Teach for America

teachforamerica.org

Teach For America is a nonprofit organization focused on educational equity, enlisting and developing future leaders to teach in underserved schools. Their programs include the Teacher Corps, which offers full-time teaching positions with leadership development and certification, and the Ignite Fellowship, a part-time tutoring opportunity. With a network of over 66,500 alumni and 6,000+ current corps members, Teach For America impacts over 290,000 students annually across 350 partner communities. Their commitment to diversity is evident, with 59% of corps members identifying as BIPOC, and they emphasize building authentic relationships and fostering a belief in the potential of every child.