Does Teach for America pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Teach for America employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Teach for America. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Teach for America?

75% of Teach for America employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Teach for America 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Teach for America?

Teacher (232) , Corps Member (166) , TFA Corps Member (84) , Director (63) , Managing Director (62) , Campus Campaign Coordinator (35) , Manager (25) , Campus Ambassador (24) , Recruitment Manager (22) , Teach for America Corps Member (22) , Operations Coordinator (21) , Manager, Teacher Leadership Development (20) , Senior Managing Director (18) , English Teacher (17) , Recruiter (15)

What are the pros of working at Teach for America according to real employee reviews?

"I was able to experience a location of the country and meet some great people." ((in 140 reviews)); "The benefits are great and working from home is a huge plus." ((in 95 reviews)); "Great culture, positivity and intentionality in leaning in" ((in 50 reviews)); "Great colleagues and friends to work with" ((in 40 reviews)); "In addition the staff are friendly and concerned about corps members and their success." ((in 37 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Teach for America according to real employee reviews?

"Indoctrination of people to believe lies about education and they place you in the toughest schools with little training." ((in 67 reviews)); "No work life balance provided" ((in 65 reviews)); "Hours are long and if you did not study education then you will not feel nearly prepared." ((in 63 reviews)); "Very low pay compared to any world in the world." ((in 54 reviews)); "started at a very low salary BUT was given 3 raises over 2 years (I had only asked for one)" ((in 37 reviews))

What are employees saying about Teach for America layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Teach for America layoffs and their outlook for job security at Teach for America in 2026.

Teach for America reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(1,872 total reviews)

Elisa Villanueva Beard

84% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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Teach for America has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,872 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Teach for America employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Educación industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

May 24, 2012

I had an awful experience teaching summer school during Institute

Corps member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

TFA has great benefits They gave us generous funding and accommodations

Cons

Teach For America expects college graduates with no prior teaching experience to create their own worksheets and lesson plans. I was thrown into a classroom without any books a week after arriving at the summer institute. The material I managed to create was not nearly as good as peer-reviewed curriculum that I had been given as a child. Furthermore, my class had non-English speakers, special needs students, and bright students who acted out behaviorally all combined in one class. I realize TFA is trying to work within the system to create change, but I almost had a mental break down from the stress and excessive workload that summer.

5.0

May 9, 2012

I love working for Teach For America; The mission of this organization is so incredible.

Managing director, strategy

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Mission is incredible I work with some of the smartest people I know It as organization that is constantly changing and improving Really lives by its core values

Cons

Growing very quickly which causes some inefficiencies Sometimes conscensus based to the point of inaction Work-life balance can be difficult

3.0

Apr 19, 2012

It was okay

Assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- working towards a greater mission gives you something you can be proud of - intelligent and supportive colleagues - great time off and the ability to work from home - frequent travel - if you like that kind of thing

Cons

-very top heavy decisions and bottom heavy labor. you are expected to manage up to your manager, even in situations where it makes no sense for you to bear all of the responsibility. - if you do not like to travel, having to travel can be burdensome - people can be spoiled and entitled which can lead to a lot of stress if you are on the logistical end of stuff ..ie there was not enough diet coke at an event.

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