Teach For America Deadline August 19th

Teach For America has launched its 2012 application. The first deadline this year is on August 19th. – Use this link to see the application: https://www.teachforamerica.org/online/info/index.jsp

Of the 15.5 million children growing up in poverty, only 8% will ever graduate from college. That’s ~14 million children that have a higher likelihood of going to prison than graduating from college. Join the thousands of others working to combat this inequality with just a resume and a 500 word essay.

Benefits include:

· http://www.teachforamerica.org/corps/finances/ Full salary and benefits ranging from $30,000-$52,000 (depending on region/cost of living)

· Two year deferral/forbearance on loans

· AmeriCorps Education Award of $10,700 over two years

· Preferred living location, subject area, and grade level for all our teachers (TFA Seattle is now an option!)

· Graduate school and employer partnerships http://www.teachforamerica.org/alumni/grad_school_partnerships.htm?schoolType=Business&schoolState=All%20states

· We accept ALL academic backgrounds and majors

Benefits of Applying early:

· Increased chances at receiving preferred regional, subject, and grade level placement (though positions continue to remain open at our last deadline)

· Acceptance and job notification by November (peace of mind!)

· Receive full funding for transitional loans and grants (up to $6,000)

To learn more, visit www.teachforamerica.org http://www.teachforamerica.org/ or contact Justin Yan at jyan@teachforamerica.org or Katherine Kleitsch at kkleitsch@teachforamerica.org.

Justin Yan

Director, Recruitment ▪ Northwest

Teach For America

justin.yan@teachforamerica.org

646.753.1086

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One day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education.

https://www.teachforamerica.org/online/info/index.jsp Application Deadline: Friday, August 19th