Ignite Fellow
Eager to make an impact this fall? Ignite student learning with Teach For America's virtual, paid, part-time tutoring and mentorship fellowship. Apply by April 30 for our fall 2025 cohort.
Ignite Fellows lead small group virtual learning with the support of a veteran educator. Ignite Fellows:
- Work 4-5 hours per week for spring semester (September - December):
- Weeks 1 + 2: Build your skills through onboarding
- Weeks 3-13: Partner directly with a small group of students
- Build relationships and foster belonging
- Accelerate learning in elementary reading, middle school math or high school college and career readiness
- Earn up to $1,200 per semester
At a minimum, Fellows must:
- Be current undergrads, grad students, TFA alums, or renewing Fellows.
- Have at least a 2.5 undergraduate GPA (or 3.0 high school for college freshman)
- Be available to work up to 5 hours per week during K-12 school hours
- Be authorized to work in the U.S. and at least 18 years old
Qualities we look for are:
- Deep belief in kids and families facing systemic racism and/or poverty
- Bold vision setting and the ability to create meaningful change
- Collaborates effectively with people from different backgrounds and perspectives
- Desire to learn from people, experiences, and self-reflection