Two-Year Teaching Fellowship for All Majors

Teach For America; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

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 tangible early responsibility. You'll teach full-time in under-resourced public schools, build trust with families, and gain ground-level insight into how housing, healthcare, and economic mobility shape students' lives. You'll receive salary, benefits, training, and a network of 70,000+ alumni to support your growth.

Qualifications

• 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree (in any field).
• 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

Follow-through

Impact

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 tangible early responsibility. You'll teach full-time in under-resourced public schools, build trust with families, and gain ground-level insight into how housing, healthcare, and economic mobility shape students' lives. You'll receive salary, benefits, training, and a network of 70,000+ alumni to support your growth.