Open Staff Positions
Interested in joining the fight against educational inequity?
Teach For America is committed to eliminating educational inequity in America.
EXPLORE OUR OPEN STAFF POSITIONSOur Values
Our core values define who we are at our best and guide our work together.
Pursue Equity: We work to change practices, structures, and policies to realize educational equity for all children. As we do so, we actively examine our roles in perpetuating inequitable systems.
Strengthen Community: We assume responsibility for our collective strength by developing relationships, building diverse and inclusive coalitions, and challenging one another to be our best. We act with empathy and extend grace to ourselves and others.
Achieve Impact: We pursue ambitious, meaningful outcomes that lead to access and opportunity for all children. We hold ourselves to high standards, make data-informed decisions, and orient to long-term success.
Choose Courage: We act on our beliefs and values, especially when it’s hard. We center our efforts on the aspirations of our students and their families.
Act with Humility: We acknowledge the limitations of our perspectives. We seek different points of view and historical context to evolve our thinking and actions.
Demonstrate Resilience: We see every challenge as an opportunity to think expansively about
solutions. When faced with obstacles, we deepen our resolve, adapt, and persist with optimism.
Learn Continuously: We operate with curiosity and embrace new ideas to innovate and constantly improve. We take informed risks and learn from successes, setbacks, and each other.