Teach for America
13 MILLION children are living in poverty.
Only 50% will graduate high school.
Only 5% will graduate college.
The education inequality in America is appalling. TEACHFORAMERICA is leveling the playing field.
Ranked as one of the “Top 10 Ways to Launch Your Career” by BusinessWeek, Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates of all academic majors who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools and become leaders in the effort to expand educational opportunity. They are a diverse group of talented individuals who possess the leadership skills needed to make a real impact over the
short- and long- term.
Seeking all majors. No previous education experience or coursework necessary. Full first-year teacher salary and benefits, transitional grants, plus a $9,450 AmeriCorps education award (if eligible). Student loan forbearance and interest payments for two years. Candidates must be U.S.citizens or permanent residents.
Visit www.teachforamerica.org for more information and to access the online application.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our Campus Campaign Coordinators, Heather DeStena, at heather824@tamu.edu.
