Your next two years can make an incredible difference.

Who we're looking for

We seek individuals—from all backgrounds and career interests—who have what it takes to excel as teachers and to ultimately exert broader societal influence in our nation.

We have discovered over time that successful teachers exhibit a significant degree of leadership, and leaders come in many forms with varied experiences. Many of our corps members held leadership roles on campus, served as teaching assistants, or led research in academic departments. A number of our corps members have managed teams at work while others have led community organizations, coached athletic teams, and managed church committees. Many have extensive experience in education, while others do not. Some apply immediately after college, but others have held professional jobs, military experience, or graduate and professional degrees.

In sum, we recognize there is no one profile of an ideal applicant.

There are many ways to demonstrate leadership qualities, and we view applicants holistically by looking for evidence of:
Demonstrated past leadership and achievement: achieving ambitious, measurable results in academic, professional, extracurricular, or volunteer settings Perseverance in the face of challenges Strong critical thinking skills: making accurate linkages between cause and effect and generating relevant solutions to problems Ability to influence and motivate others Organizational ability: planning well, meeting deadlines, and working efficiently Understanding of and desire to work relentlessly in pursuit of our vision Respect for students and families in low-income communities

There are many ways to demonstrate leadership qualities, and we view applicants holistically by looking for evidence of:

Demonstrated past leadership and achievement: achieving ambitious, measurable results in academic, professional, extracurricular, or volunteer settings
Perseverance in the face of challenges
Strong critical thinking skills: making accurate linkages between cause and effect and generating relevant solutions to problems
Ability to influence and motivate others
Organizational ability: planning well, meeting deadlines, and working efficiently
Understanding of and desire to work relentlessly in pursuit of our vision
Respect for students and families in low-income communities

Finally, we seek evidence that applicants operate with professionalism and integrity, and meet basic writing standards.

Read about our applicant prerequisites and admissions policies
Read more about our corps members and what it takes to succeed in the classroom
Meet a few of our alumni who are working relentlessly to close the achievement gap in communities across the country
Check out our 35 regions and 2010 expansion sites