By joining Teach For America, you will lead alongside a powerful network of 53,000 other individuals from all backgrounds and sectors. Like you, they are driven by their own ambition and passion to change our country and empower the next generation. There is no perfect fit for Teach For America. Corps members come from more than 700 universities, represent dozens of college majors and fields, and have varied experiences that contribute to their success in the classroom. What connects them all are common mind-sets, skills and work styles. Corps members' unique backgrounds make TFA diverse and give you an unparalleled opportunity to grow as a leader.

To help ease the transition from college or your current job into the corps, Teach For America offers need-based transitional funding packages to eligible corps members. You can apply for a need-based transitional funding package at the time of your final interview and again after being admitted to the corps. Details and deadlines are provided on the application. You may also be eligible for additional financial benefits and discounts. Partnerships with AmeriCorps, education-related companies and private retailers make these incentives possible for Teach For America corps members and alumni. As a Teach For America corps member, you will be a full-time, salaried employee of your school district or charter school. Your salary and benefits will be the same as other beginning teachers working for the same employer. Starting salaries in Teach For America – Houston range from $51,000-$53,000. Teach For America's certification program takes one year and costs $4,500-$5,000, which is automatically deducted from first-year teaching salaries.