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 136 reviews)); "The benefits are great and working from home is a huge plus." ((in 93 reviews)); "Great culture, positivity and intentionality in leaning in" ((in 50 reviews)); "Great colleagues and friends to work with" ((in 39 reviews)); "In addition the staff are friendly and concerned about corps members and their success." ((in 38 reviews))

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

"No work life balance provided" ((in 67 reviews)); "Hours are long and if you did not study education then you will not feel nearly prepared." ((in 64 reviews)); "Indoctrination of people to believe lies about education and they place you in the toughest schools with little training." ((in 61 reviews)); "Low pay relative to what talented folx working at TFA could go make in the private sector." ((in 55 reviews)); "Nonprofit salary is low for mid to entry level positions" ((in 36 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

5.0

Aug 8, 2011

Teachers on a mission

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As a corps member or a employee on staff TFA is efficient and offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement.

Cons

As a corps member, a teacher, there are numerous challenges that make it a difficult job. Although there is support offered it isn't always enough and TFA can be very rigid.

4.0

Jul 29, 2011

Excellent Experience I Would Never Take Back

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

TFA is a great company to work with. I had numerous opportunities for growth and professional development, was trusted, and respected by managers. I would highly recommend the organization as a whole.

Cons

Very, long exhausting hours regardless of your position - teacher, manager, recruiter... Also, compensation levels should be slightly increased.

5.0

Jul 13, 2011

Great Experience

Corps member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

TFA is a wonderful job if you want to have the opportunity to make a positive difference in kids lives. Right out of college, you'll be given responsibility to teach children who are likely years behind their peers. It is a humbling and rewarding experience that I would recommend to anyone. That said, the work is grueling. Make sure you are applying for TFA for the right reasons. Don't do TFA because you want a resume boost or because you're unsure of what you want to do with your career. Grad schools love TFA alums. Networking with a remarkable group of successful people. Life-changing experience. Possibility to obtain a graduate degree while teaching.

Cons

Expect to work between 50-60 hours a week. You will probably take work home from school. I know a few people who were efficient enough to complete all of their work by 5pm each day, but the vast majority of my peers would work later than that. Grading + Lesson planning and school sports/extracurricular activities add up.

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