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Directors of design build the training and professional development curricula for corps members and for the staff who support them. They are driven by the desire to enhance our training and ongoing support to significantly increase student achievement. They also enjoy completing extensive writing projects.

"After my corps commitment, I wanted to support our mission on a broader level, and as a designer I am able to do this every day. My position allows me to facilitate teachers' development and growth by coming up with solutions to national questions around teaching and learning."

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"I was initially drawn to Teach For America because of the mission, but what ultimately motivated me to work here was the staff. Everyone is so supportive, always rooting for my success, and challenging me to produce the best possible outcomes. I am surrounded by inspiring people who extraordinary things every day, motivating me to live big and produce amazing results both in and outside of Teach For America."

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Executive directors lead Teach For America’s growth in a specific region, managing strategic expansion into additional schools and districts, increasing the region’s funding base, expanding local alumni impact, and overseeing corps member effectiveness.

"As an executive director, I have been given the opportunity to develop the vision for an entire region while building and managing a team that is driving us towards our regional and national goals. This position has allowed me to work with and invest others – staff members, community leaders, district officials, and more – in our vision and goals, while managing an entire region to make them a reality."

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"I have found so many things rewarding as a Teach For America staff member. From the technical aspect, it has been rewarding to use technology to work across teams and solve problems to help the organization, including being involved in determining how to best use a generous donation from Cisco that will enable us to solidify our network infrastructure. From a personal and managerial perspective, it has been rewarding to manage, mentor, and develop my staff. "

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Program directors lead approximately 35 corps members to maximize their impact on student achievement and to develop their problem-solving abilities. They are driven by the desire to ensure that corps members expand their students' life option through academic success.

"As a program director, every day I go into classrooms and work with corps members, schools, and principals toward the common goal of increased student learning. What makes my job truly rewarding are the close relationships I have with my corps members and how I can influence their effectiveness in their classrooms, ultimately impacting student achievement."

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"Working at Teach For America provides me the opportunity to apply the skills and experiences I've gained as a consultant to the critical cause of improving public education. My group operates like an internal consultancy, so I've applied most, if not all, of the techniques, frameworks, and processes I've learned as a for-profit consultant. The people who work here are passionate about eliminating educational inequity and always willing to learn how to make a bigger impact; being able to share what I know is immensely rewarding."

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The director of strategic planning and operations leads the annual the corps member matriculation campaign, ensuring the region meets its annual corps size goals. This includes managing corps members to meet all requirements to enter and stay in the classroom and creating operational infrastructure and communication systems.

"Teach For America encourages professional growth and creativity by providing unparalleled leadership opportunities. The change to completely re-envision the structure and roles on my team is one that I especially value, as I believe it is a unique opportunity for a young professional."

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Recruitment directors cultivate outstanding future corps members from universities and professional sectors across the country. Charged with leading a team to execute recruitment campaigns, recruitment directors are driven by the desire to dramatically expand the movement to end educational inequity by growing the size and diversity of our corps.

"After two years in the classroom, I was looking for a way to continue making an impact and advocate for the wonderful kids I taught in Harlem. As a recruitment director, I have the opportunity to inspire the next generation to join our movement and to spread awareness that educational inequity is the most pressing issue of our day."

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The managing director of development is responsible for leading a region's development goals and strategy. This includes managing a team of talented professionals, working directly with a portfolio of donors and prospects, significantly increasing funding and ensuring the region’s long-term sustainability.

"As the managing director of development, I have the opportunity to assess my region's donor landscape and compel civic leaders to serve as financial and community stewards of our mission."

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The recruitment associate works directly with a recruitment director to develop and execute strategies for recruiting a diverse group of corps members from a portfolio of colleges and universities. Recruitment associates also take primary ownership of the recruitment campaign at one or more "emerging" campuses, schools where Teach For America has historically had a limited presence.

"It's rare, I think, to find managers who come to you asking you how you are growing professionally within the organization rather than the other way around. That makes for an environment in which asking questions, being creative, and approaching people for help is the norm, and I feel lucky to be a part of it"