Teach for America Greater Baton Rouge
Teach For America finds, develops, and supports a diverse network of leaders who expand opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector and field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate.
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At a Glance:
- Full-time teaching and part-time tutoring opportunities available.
- All corps members must take and pass one or more PRAXIS exams, depending on teaching assignments, before arriving at the institute.
- While the cost of alternative certification and personal preparation for tests are the responsibility of incoming corps members, support from regional staff along with study guides and resources are available to ensure success throughout the certification process.
Cost:
- Estimated start-up and certification costs are $5,000
About the Program
Children growing up in disenfranchised communities lack access to resources and opportunities and attend schools that are not equipped to meet all their needs. This is known as educational inequity. Teach For America is a diverse network of leaders who confront educational inequity by teaching for at least two years and then working with unwavering commitment from every sector of society to create a nation free from this injustice. As educators, advocates, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and community members, we fight for the aspirations of students and families.
In 1990, Teach For America entered South Louisiana as 1 of 5 founding regions nationwide. TFA continues to impact the education landscape of the Capital Area, serving Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, and Pointe Coupee parishes. TFA’s network of educators and advocates is a force of over 64,000 leaders working in over 9,000 schools nationwide in pursuit of profound systemic change. From classrooms to districts to state houses across America, they are reimagining education to realize the day when every child has an equal opportunity to learn, lead, thrive, and co-create a future filled with possibility.
The program begins with a two-year commitment to teach in a classroom. The majority of our teachers continue to teach after their commitment is completed, while others go on to serve children and our education system in other capacities. Teach For America is a proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network. The program is free to join and each corps member receives financial support as they train and transition to their corps region.
Full-Time Teaching
Get certified, trained and supported in a new or advancing career as a classroom teacher
- Full-time
- Full salary and benefits
- All backgrounds welcome
- Choose from ~40 locations across the country
Part-Time Tutoring
Get proximate to kids and education while you're still in college or grad school as a virtual tutor
- Part-time
- Paid
- All backgrounds welcome
- Virtual, work from anywhere
Candidates
Join the most bold, innovative hand-raisers of your generation as a corps member with Teach For America. For two years, you will teach in one of America’s classrooms, fueling your students’ brilliance with the help of exceptional training and resources and an unparalleled network of support.
Future-shaping isn’t one-way work. As you ignite your students’ potential, you’ll learn something about your own. You’ll gain the context, clarity, and conviction to lead a lifetime of impact from any sector or field you choose.
Getting Certified
All corps members must take and pass one or more PRAXIS exams, depending on teaching assignments before arriving for institute. Reach out to our staff to ensure that you know which exams you’re required to complete.
While the cost of alternative certification and personal preparation for tests are the responsibility of incoming corps members, support from regional staff along with study guides and resources are available to ensure success throughout the certification process.
Tuition-Free Graduate School
Through a partnership with Louisiana State University, second-year corps members may pursue a master’s degree in any subject area tuition-free (does not include the cost of fees). This tuition exemption does not extend to Louisiana State University’s veterinary, law, or medical schools and covers a portion of the costs associated with the university’s professional master’s in business administration.
Ready to Apply
What You Need to Apply
In order to be considered for admission to the Teach For America corps, you must satisfy three prerequisites:
- Bachelor’s degree
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Be a U.S. citizen, national/legal resident, or eligible Employment Authorization Document (EAD) holder
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