How do I contact Teach for America?
Who can I talk to? Please email us at [email protected] or call 1-800-832-1230, ext. 8GIVE (84483).
Does Teach for America Pay?
You are not an employee of Teach for America, nor are you paid by TFA. You’ll be paid the same as other beginning teachers working for the same employer. Salaries typically range from $33,000 to $58,000, depending on where you teach. While urban areas tend to offer higher salaries, the cost of living is also higher.
Does Teach for America still exist?
More than 700 TFA members are currently in California classrooms. Instead, it puts high-achievers through at least five weeks of a summer training program before placing them in a classroom.
What is the acceptance rate for Teach for America?
a 15%
You’ll work closely with your school team, teacher coaches, families, and community members to prepare today’s kids to become tomorrow’s leaders. This is a fully paid position with a 15% acceptance rate (more selective than Harvard Law School).
Where does Teach for America place teachers?
Teach For America works in more than 50 communities across the country. We call them “regions,” and they range from large cities to rural communities, from Massachusetts to Hawai’i and South Dakota to the Rio Grande Valley.
What GPA do you need for Teach for America?
2.50
Review TFA Eligibility Requirements In order to be considered for admission to TFA, you must have: A bachelor’s degree. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (most candidates have 3.5 or higher) U.S. citizenship, national/legal resident status, or be a DACA recipient.
Can you pick your location for Teach for America?
Check out the compare regions tool to see costs side-by-side. Once you review the costs and benefits available in each region, you might determine that you need additional funding to cover the transition. TFA offers the opportunities to apply for transitional funding.
Is it hard to get accepted into Teach For America?
TFA is a fairly prestigious and selective program (for the past several years, fewer than 15% of applicants were admitted, a lower acceptance rate than that of Harvard Law School). It can be an incredible way to start teaching in a high needs school, but it’s also really hard, and not the right fit for everyone.