Two-Year Teaching Fellowship: Lead in Underserved Schools

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

Career center access

Job summary

Teach For America is a national nonprofit offering a full-time, paid, two-year teaching opportunity for college seniors, grads, and professionals seeking high-responsibility roles that shape their next steps.

You will teach full-time in under-resourced public schools, build relationships with families, and develop skills in leadership, communication, and problem-solving through daily classroom work.

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.
• 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.
• Navigate barriers kids face inside and outside the classroom.
• Sharpen your communication, problem-solving, and collaboration through daily classroom leadership.
• Work with the school community to remove obstacles and open doors for students.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Classroom leadership

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, grads, and professionals seeking high-responsibility roles that shape their next steps.

You will teach full-time in under-resourced public schools, build relationships with families, and develop skills in leadership, communication, and problem-solving through daily classroom work.