Two-Year Teaching Fellowship for Underserved Schools

Teach For America; Connecticut; On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full salary with benefits

Health insurance

Vacation time

Career coaching

Job summary

Teach For America offers a full-time, two-year teaching opportunity in under-resourced public schools across the United States. Corps members teach full-time, earn a competitive salary with benefits, and gain hands-on experience shaping student learning and community outcomes.

You will build relationships with students and families, develop leadership and collaboration skills, and gain exposure to housing, healthcare, and mobility issues that affect education. Start dates vary by region.

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

Follow-through and impact

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (any field)

Job description

Teach For America offers a full-time, two-year teaching opportunity in under-resourced public schools across the United States. Corps members teach full-time, earn a competitive salary with benefits, and gain hands-on experience shaping student learning and community outcomes.

You will build relationships with students and families, develop leadership and collaboration skills, and gain exposure to housing, healthcare, and mobility issues that affect education. Start dates vary by region.