K-12 Teacher, Open to All Professional Backgrounds and Experience Levels - (Jackson, MS)

*** Final Deadline: Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, March first. Who We Are Teach For America (TFA) is a leadership development organization focused on the systemic challenges facing children growing up in poverty. While potential is equally distributed across lines of race and class, opportunity is not, and we seek to correct this injustice. We recruit, train, and support talented and ambitious leaders from all career backgrounds and academic majors to teach in high-need communities across the country. No matter your background or professional expertise - whether you're looking for a new job opportunity or considering a career change - we believe that your unique background and skills can play a vital role in ensuring that kids in low-income communities receive a quality education. Who You Are Joining Teach For America is a great fit if: