5.0
22 Jan 2012
Current employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Teach for America provides young and entrepreneurial individuals the chance to not only test their skills in the most demanding of environments, but to do so in a way that truly benefits our society. The support from the staff and your advisers is unparalleled and gives you all the necessary tools to succeed in the classroom. Without such strong support and feedback, I shudder at the thought of where my classroom might be.
Cons
The insanely long hours (75 hrs + is not uncommon) often blur the line between your work and home identities. This can be especially hard in the first few months as you adjust to the often chaotic circumstances of the schools in which you are placed.