Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Application Deadline - 2/20/14 - Teach For America

FINAL Application Deadline: Thursday, February 20
UW Info Session: Thursday, February 14 at 5:30PM in THO 135
Learn how to apply and review the application timeline here.
Start your application here.

“Who joins TFA?”
·         Review the profile of our 2013 corps, some key stats:
o    38% identify as people of color
o    39% received Pell Grants
o    27% are the first in their family to attend college
o    No more than 10% share the same major
·         Watch YouTube videos from real TFA corps members
·         Check out the TFA alums on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List (there’s 9!)
·         Consider the list of the skills we look for in applicants

The Basics and Benefits
·         All academic majors and backgrounds accepted.
·         Regional placement is not random; applicants preference location in our 48 regions.
·         All grade levels (preK-12) and subjects including ELL and SpEd.
·         Salary ranging from $25,500-$51,000 a year with health insurance and retirement benefits.
·         Possible Americorps Education Award of $11,100 and loan deferment/forbearance.
·         Option to earn your certification and/or Masters in Education/teaching.
·         Graduate school and employer partnerships for alum to continue their leadership and impact.
·         DACA recipients are eligible to apply to TFA. Learn more here.

For additional information, explore our website and youtube channel or contact Katherine Kleitsch at katherine.kleitsch@teachforamerica.org.