Teach For America

I’m sure that you’ve heard of Teach For America — it is a program that recruits outstanding recent college graduates to teach students in urban and rural low-​income school districts across the nation. Although applicants are not necessarily education majors, Teach For America’s application process is rigid so that they get the best educators (Corps Members) for our nation’s children. Additionally, they provide a summer Training Institute and a lot of support from Teach For America throughout their two-​year commitment teaching in a low-​income school.
My roommate was a former Recruitment Fellow at Teach For America’s National Office. After one year of recruitment, she applied to be a Corps Member (teacher), was accepted, and is now in her second year of teaching. She has had a very positive experience with Teach For America, both during her time as a Recruitment Fellow and as a Corp Member.
Somewhere during my roommate’s time at the National Office, I began temping at Teach For America. Several times a year, they need some extra hands for some high-​volume projects, such as during the application process. I have had a tremendously positive experience there. The staff is great. They are really hard-​working people who are all strongly committed to fighting educational inequity through this program that ensures: «One day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education.»
If you are interested in applying for a position at Teach For America, or in applying to be a Corp Member, please visit the website. If you want to help out in other ways, try contacting them to see if they are in need of any temps.