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Team Effort
Team. Leadership. Diversity. These are our core values. They are the ideas we live by as we work to provide life-changing opportunities for kids growing up in poverty.
Not Just Teachers
With over 1,500 staff members working in over 40 regions across 12 teams, Teach For America offers a wide variety of career opportunities. Whether you've already worked in education or are coming from the private sector, we have a challenging role to match your skill set.
Best Place to Work
We were deeply humbled when Fortune Magazine named us one of the best places to work - but we weren't surprised. If you're eager to build your skills, grow professionally, and do work that is truly fulfilling, join us.
The deadlines to apply for a role at the 2011 institutes have passed.
Please re-visit us in early October to apply online for a role at the 2012 institutes.
In the meantime, we encourage you to learn more about our institute staff, locations and application process.
Our People
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Daniel GrantManaging Director, National Alliances“I want to give my time, my skills, and my energy to those who most deserve it.” -
Keith McLeodManaging Director, Solutions and Delivery“I wanted to work for a company that valued more than the bottom line.” -
Heather Tow-YickExecutive Director, Rhode Island“I founded a new region for Teach For America in Rhode Island, my home state.” -
Krystal QuintanillaRecruitment Associate“Respect and humility sets the groundwork for a successful team.” -
Sean WaldheimSenior Managing Director, Selection“I think it's critical we keep the students at the heart of our work.” -
Raquel LucenteRecruitment Manager“I used to be a teacher, and now I get to find the best people to become teachers.” -
Dianne HackettManager, Teacher Leadership Development“If I teach, I have a chance to change lives before they make bad choices. I will teach.” -
Melissa CurialeMarketing Director“I enjoy my job most and do my best work when I am collaborating with my team.” -
Eric ScrogginsExecutive Vice President“I was the first in my family to go to college and it changed my life.” -
Robb SmylieManaging Director, Application Development“The reason I've stayed here so long is our team.”
Teach For America was named one of Fortune magazine's top 100 employers to work for.
Teach For America was named one of America's top 100 Ideal Employers in Universum's 2011 American Student Survey.