Are you passionate about education, equity, and making a meaningful impact in your community? Teach For America (TFA) invites aspiring changemakers to join our two-year training and certification program, designed to cultivate leaders in the education system. As a Memphis Corps Member, you will teach in a low-income community, fostering academic success and building strong relationships with students, families, and fellow educators. Beyond the classroom, you’ll join a dynamic network of leaders dedicated to reimagining education for a brighter, more equitable future.
What You’ll Do
As a Teach For America Corps Member, you will:
- Serve as a full-time teacher in a low-income community.
- Partner with parents, fellow educators, and local organizations to uplift students.
- Teach Pre-K through 12th grade in a variety of subjects, including:
- Science, Math, Computer Science, STEM
- English Language Arts, Reading, Humanities
- Special Education, Spanish/Bilingual Education, ESL
- History and Social Studies
- Gain hands-on teaching experience while working toward certification.
- Become part of a nationwide movement dedicated to educational equity.
Please note: This is not a remote or work-from-home position.
Where You’ll Teach
Teach For America places educators in over 40 regions across the United States, including Memphis, Tennessee. Choose your preferred location and make a difference where you feel called to serve. Explore available regions here: TFA Placement Locations
Program Benefits
As a Teach For America Corps Member, you will receive:
- Competitive Salary: Up to $68,000 per year plus benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, flexible spending, etc.).
- Regional Stipends: Baseline stipends available to all corps members (varies by region).
- Pell/EAD Stipend: Additional stipend for Pell Grant recipients and EAD holders.
- Segal Education Award: Earn funding for further education or student loan repayment.
- Pathway to Teaching Certification: Receive professional training and certification support.
- Master’s Degree Options: Explore graduate degree opportunities.
- Leadership Training: Intensive teaching preparation and ongoing professional development.
- Lifelong Connections: Build relationships with peers who share your passion for equity and education.
- Alumni Network: Gain access to a community of 66,000+ TFA alumni leaders across multiple fields.
Minimum Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (in any field of study).
- Be a U.S. citizen, national, legal resident, EAD holder, or have DACA status.
- No prior teaching experience required—TFA welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.
Who We Are
For over 30 years, Teach For America has empowered dedicated leaders to create a more equitable education system. With over 70,000 alumni, corps members, and Ignite mentors, TFA is a force for change, working to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and lead.
Ready to take the first step in your teaching journey? Apply today and make a lasting impact!
📅 Start Date: Late Spring 2025
🔗 Apply Now: Teach For America Application
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Join us in reshaping the future of education—one classroom at a time.
