Teach for America Overview
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- New York, NY
- 1001 to 5000 Employees
- 1990
- Nonprofit Organization
- Education & Training Services
- $100 to $500 million (USD)
Competitors: Unknown
Teach For America is committed to confronting educational inequity and driving profound systemic change starting in the classroom. We are a diverse network of educators, advocates, entrepreneurs, policymakers, community members, and industry leaders. Together, we work to achieve ...
Mission: Teach For America’s mission is to find, develop, and support a diverse network of leaders who expand opportunities for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate.
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Teach for America Reviews
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Encouraging and helpful staff who want to see you succeedCons
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Teach for America Interviews
Experience
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Getting an Interview
Applied online76%
Recruiter10%
Campus Recruiting8%
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Company Updates
December 18, 2020
Community
What is Teach For America all about? (Hint: People who are passionate about working toward educational equity and supporting each other.
What Teach For America Means to Me
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December 18, 2020
Community
Educational inequity is complex and often misunderstood. That’s why we’ve broken down some common misconceptions for those beginning to learn about this important issue.
6 Myths About Educational Inequity | Teach For America
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Teach for America Awards & Accolades
- 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune, 2014
- 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune, 2013
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...Strong benefits including unlimited PTO, flexible schedule, opportunity to dictate how to engage with work...
April 26, 2021
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