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Teach For America

South Dakota

On-site

USD 50,000 - 55,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off

Job summary

Teach For America is a national nonprofit offering a full-time, paid, two-year teaching opportunity for college seniors, graduate students, and early-career professionals who want high-stakes work and to shape their next steps. Corps members teach full-time in under-resourced public schools, build relationships with students and families, and gain hands-on leadership in a setting that connects education to broader social issues.

Start Date: Late Spring 2027.

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
Problem-solving
Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teach For America is a national nonprofit offering a full-time, paid, two-year teaching opportunity for college seniors, graduate students, and early-career professionals who want high-stakes work and to shape their next steps. Corps members teach full-time in under-resourced public schools, build relationships with students and families, and gain hands-on leadership in a setting that connects education to broader social issues.

Start Date: Late Spring 2027.

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