Two-Year Full-Time Teaching in Underserved Schools

Teach For America; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

Benefits

Salary during program

AmeriCorps benefits

Job summary

Teach For America is a national nonprofit offering a full-time, paid, two-year teaching opportunity for college seniors and early-career professionals who want high-stakes work and real responsibility. Corps members teach full-time in under-resourced public schools and gain hands-on experience shaping student learning and community impact.

The program starts in Late Spring 2027 with extensive training, coaching, and ongoing support, plus benefits including health insurance and a career path in

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

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 and early-career professionals who want high-stakes work and real responsibility. Corps members teach full-time in under-resourced public schools and gain hands-on experience shaping student learning and community impact.

The program starts in Late Spring 2027 with extensive training, coaching, and ongoing support, plus benefits including health insurance and a career path in