The fact that the Las Vegas Valley is the third fastest growing metropolitan area in the nation surprises everyone but the people who live there. New arrivals can choose to live in suburban or urban communities. This creates a unique blend of Southwestern culture and big city life and gives residents the best of both worlds.
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| Site Since: 2004 |
| Corps Size: 103 |
| Average yearly temperature: 67.1 |
| Car: Access to car is essential |
Salary: See cost of living  |
Only a 30-minute drive out of the city, you can find majestic Red Rock Canyon, with its stunning formations of ancient red sandstone. Once past the borders of the Mojave Desert, the climate changes dramatically, yielding rivers, lakes, mountains, and forests. Hiking, fishing, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and skiing, are all only 45 minutes outside the city. With 320 sunny days per year and winter temperatures averaging about 67 degrees, many residents take full advantage of these outdoor adventures.
Those looking for cultural opportunities within the city limits can visit warehouse galleries in the up-and-coming Gateway Arts District or view modern art exhibits at the two Guggenheim Museums. Las Vegas is home to the Nevada Symphony Orchestra, the Nevada Picnic Pops, and the Nevada Dance Theater. With some of the greatest shopping in the nation, you will also find an array of shops, boutiques, and outlet malls, along with restaurants of every type and price range. The Strip's eclectic combination of clubs, theaters, hotels, and music venues is unrivaled. While Las Vegas has all the advantages of a major city, it is more affordable than most, and residents enjoy the benefits of having no personal state income tax.
With over 50,000 new residents arriving every year, the Las Vegas Valley is booming with new housing developments, transportation networks, shopping malls, and schools. Corps members will find a variety of housing options in communities throughout the metropolitan area. Many affordable apartments include amenities such as new appliances, swimming pools, Jacuzzis, fitness centers, and barbeques. Alternatively, you could live in a new house between the swimming pools and tennis courts of an inexpensive master-planned community. Many corps members choose to live in Henderson and Summerlin, which offer community events such as farmers' markets, Greek and Italian festivals, and hula lessons.
2008 will be the fifth year of operation for Teach For America • Las Vegas Valley. Those who teach here will play a significant role in the development of regional programming and corps culture. As part of the regional support network, Las Vegas Valley corps members attend all-corps meetings, meet in monthly learning teams with other corps members who teach the same grade or subject and regularly attend working groups where corps members work collaboratively to plan for their classrooms. Corps members enjoy exploring the Las Vegas Valley and its surroundings during cultural and social outings. This is an incredibly tight-knit corps that has come together to build a powerful and supportive new Teach For America site. Many Las Vegas Valley corps members have chosen to live in the same buildings and neighborhoods, helping to build a cohesive corps support structure. There will be numerous opportunities for 2008 corps members to assume leadership positions in the corps in the coming year. With 52% of Teach For America • Las Vegas Valley alumni remaining in the region beyond their two-year commitment, the support structures in the region have been significantly expanded.
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