Kickstart Your Teaching Career — All Majors Welcome

Teach For America; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Teach For America invites recent graduates and early‑career professionals to commit two years to teach full‑time in under‑resourced public schools. You’ll build strong relationships with students and families, navigating barriers inside and outside the classroom while leading daily classroom initiatives.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience at the intersection of education and broader social issues, with structured training, ongoing support, and a pathway to teaching certification.

Qualifications

• 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree (in any field of study).
• Must be a citizen, national, or legal resident of the United States, EAD holder, or have DACA status.
• No background in education or teaching certification required—candidates from all majors and experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach two years full‑time in an under‑resourced public school.
• Build genuine relationships with students and families — not just lesson plans.
• Learn to navigate the barriers kids face inside and outside the classroom.
• Sharpen your communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills through daily classroom leadership.
• Work alongside your school community to remove obstacles and open doors for students who need it most.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication

Collaboration

Follow-through

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Teach For America invites recent graduates and early‑career professionals to commit two years to teach full‑time in under‑resourced public schools. You’ll build strong relationships with students and families, navigating barriers inside and outside the classroom while leading daily classroom initiatives.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience at the intersection of education and broader social issues, with structured training, ongoing support, and a pathway to teaching certification.