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Greater Boston
The hub of the northeast, and a city with over 350 years of history, Greater Boston is a center for innovation in all fields, from education to biotechnology. With one of the youngest urban populations nationwide, Boston buzzes with cultural life. Boston boasts some of the nation’s best professional sports teams, and arguably the best fans anywhere. The urban shoreline includes a scenic harbor, beautiful sandy beaches, and some of the freshest seafood available. An active Teach For America alumni community of nearly 650 professionals and graduate students is eager to welcome corps members to Greater Boston.
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| Site Since : 2009 |
| Corps Size: 50 |
| Average summer temperature: 72 ° Average winter temperature: 29° |
| Car: Access to car might be essential |
| Site Opening: $37,000 - 47,000 |
Life
Just over 600,000 people call the city of Boston home. Each of Boston’s many neighborhoods has its own vibe, from the hip South End to the old-fashioned brownstones of Beacon Hill. South Boston’s up-and-coming Fort Point area offers quick access to downtown and the waterfront, while Boston’s premiere shopping area, the Back Bay, features trendy boutiques lining the famed Newbury Street. Dorchester is Boston’s largest and most diverse neighborhood; in its many communities you can find authentic expressions of Vietnamese, Caribbean, Irish, and Cape Verdean culture, just to name a few. Centrally-located Roxbury, longtime home to civil rights leader Malcolm X, is the center of Boston’s African-American community. In Cambridge, neighborhoods exude the intellectual and cultural richness of the colleges they surround and are home to many students and young professionals.
There is no shortage of things to do and see in this energetic city. Boston has world-class museums with works from the ancient world to the contemporary, as well as renowned music centers and historical landmarks. History intertwines with the fabric of modern urban life on every corner; Paul Revere’s house sits just steps away from Boston’s best Italian restaurants and the 19th century Fort Independence now serves as the backdrop for a variety of outdoor activities on Castle Island.
Corps Culture
As members of one of the newer Teach For America sites, Greater Boston corps members will have a unique opportunity to continue to define our corps culture and determine what Teach For America’s place in the community will be for years to come. The first cohort of 50, corps members built a tight-knit and inclusive corps community.
We will rely on these first 50 corps members to provide our newest corps with insight into the schools and region to ease their transition. As in all Teach For America regions, Greater Boston corps members can expect to attend all-corps gatherings, participate in learning teams, enjoy cultural events and social gatherings with colleagues, and become active members in their school and local communities. Corps members will also be welcomed by a vibrant alumni community which boasts more than 650 alumni who have made Boston their home and are working from all sectors to bring lasting social change to the Commonwealth. They will create a network of strong mentorship both in and outside of schools and will be vital partners for our first-year corps members.
