Two-Year Teaching Fellowship: Empower Underserved Students

Teach For America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

Training and coaching

Career Center

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 to shape their next steps.

You’ll teach in under-resourced public schools, build relationships with students and families, and gain leadership experience while contributing to broader social issues like housing and healthcare. A path to teaching certification is provided.

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree (in any field of study)

GPA 2.5 or higher

US citizenship or eligible status (citizen/national/EAD/DACA)

No teaching certification required

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 to shape their next steps.

You’ll teach in under-resourced public schools, build relationships with students and families, and gain leadership experience while contributing to broader social issues like housing and healthcare. A path to teaching certification is provided.