Ignite Fellow

About the Ignite Fellow Role

Teach For America Ignite offers a rewarding and meaningful opportunity to gain unique, hands-on experience while fostering educational excellence. As an Ignite Fellow, you will be paid to mentor and tutor 2-3 students online, accelerating their growth and developing valuable leadership skills for your resume.

You will work approximately 3-5 hours per week for a 14-week term. The first two weeks are dedicated to onboarding and skill-building, followed by 12 weeks of direct partnership with students.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruct and mentor small groups of 2-3 students.
• Conduct online tutoring sessions using platforms like Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
• Build strong relationships and foster a sense of belonging with students.
• Facilitate learning in elementary reading, middle school math, or high school post-secondary access.

What You’ll Gain

• Impact: Directly contribute to students' academic growth and connection within the educational system.
• Skills: Develop transferable problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership abilities.
• Community: Connect with a vast network of over 3,000 Ignite Fellows, students, teachers, and the broader Teach For America community.
• Compensation: Receive a financial award of $1,000-$1,200 at the end of your semester of service.

Benefits

• Financial award of $1,000-$1,200 per semester.
• Access to a network of over 3,000 Ignite Fellows across the country.
• Weekly professional development opportunities.
• Connection to a robust professional network dedicated to purpose and impact.

Who Teach For America Is Looking For

We seek individuals who are passionate about expanding educational opportunities and meet the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, a TFA alum, or a renewing fellow.
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 (or 3.0 high school GPA for college freshmen).
• Availability to work up to 5 hours per week during K-12 school hours.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and at least 18 years old.

About Teach For America

Teach For America is a national network of leaders committed to expanding access to opportunity for students, beginning in the classroom. Our extensive network of over 70,000 leaders includes policymakers, nonprofit executives, entrepreneurs, and social impact leaders, all rooted in experiences working alongside students and communities impacted by educational inequity. For more than 30 years, TFA has cultivated leaders who partner with communities to transform schools and systems, ensuring every child receives an excellent education.

Key skills/competency

• Student Mentoring
• Online Tutoring
• Instructional Support
• Relationship Building
• Leadership Development
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Educational Excellence
• Virtual Learning Platforms
• Academic Acceleration