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Do I need to enroll in a certification program during my two-year commitment?
Do I need to enroll in a certification program during my two-year commitment?
Yes. Unless you will possess a valid teaching certificate by June 2022, TFA Phoenix corps members must enroll in a Arizona State University certification program. This program allows corps members the opportunity to work earn a Masters degree by the end of their two year commitment for the significantly discounted total cost of $12,000.
What are the basic requirements for becoming a certified teacher in Arizona?
What are the basic requirements for becoming a certified teacher in Arizona?
Unless you will posses a valid teaching certificate by June 2022, you will apply for the Arizona Alternative Teaching Certificate. There are 5 requirements needed to apply for this certificate*:
A passing score on your appropriate NES content exam
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Official degree-conferred transcripts from an undergraduate institution
Letter of enrollment from ASU's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College (will be provided)
Structured English Endorsement certificate (if you will be teaching in an ELL or ESL classroom)
Can I be interviewed and hired without my IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card?
Can I be interviewed and hired without my IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card?
While you do not need to be in possession of your IVP Finger Print Clearance Card in order to interview for and accept a teaching position, you must have your IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card before the first day of school in order to be alone in your classroom with your students. We strongly recommend applying for your IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card as soon as possible.
How long will it take to get my IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card?
How long will it take to get my IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card?
The average application processing time can vary from week to week based on the total volume of applications received and whether or not an applicant has a criminal record requiring research. If research is not required, processing will take approximately two to four weeks for an electronic application and four to six weeks for a paper application. Processing can take up to 90 days for applications which require research.
What is the fee to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card?
What is the fee to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card?
The 2021 fee for a paper application was $67 and an electronic application was $73. The electronic application adds an additional convenience fee of $7.95, which includes fingerprinting at an approved vendor location. The paper application may require payment of an additional fee for fingerprinting services, dependent on which service the applicant chooses to perform the fingerprinting. Fees are subject to change at any time.
How can I check the status of my application?
How can I check the status of my application?
You may check the status of your electronic or paper application online at the link below. You will need your application number: Clearance Card Application Status Check.
Should we be prepared to negotiate salaries with the district/school with whom we interview?
Should we be prepared to negotiate salaries with the district/school with whom we interview?
No. Salaries are typically pre-set on a district or organization-wise salary scale, protected by governing structures and not typically open for negotiation. We ask that you do not attempt to negotiate your salary upon receiving an offer.
Does Teach For America provide health insurance during the summer training institute?
Does Teach For America provide health insurance during the summer training institute?
Teach For America does not provide health care services or health insurance during summer training.. Corps members are responsible for obtaining health insurance coverage during the summer (before your placement school or district's coverage kicks in). Note that it is Teach For America's policy that anyone who is ill (or appears to be ill) at institute will be required to visit a nurse or doctor and obtain a note stating they are not contagious prior to resuming teaching students and attending institute programming. You are responsible for all medical costs, including transportation costs that may arise from medical visits.
If you anticipate needing medical treatment during institute, we suggest locating a doctor or medical facility prior to your arrival.
Please review the 2021 CM Health Insurance Policy Information Guide for more information.
Who should I contact about certification / institute questions?
Who should I contact about certification / institute questions?
Who should I contact about placement questions?
Who should I contact about placement questions?
Email Tony
Who should I contact about Need- Based Financial Support questions?
Who should I contact about Need- Based Financial Support questions?
Email grantsandloans@teachforamerica.org.
*Check out the FAQs on the program.
Where is the Teach For America - Phoenix office located?
Teach for America Phoenix
Helios Education Campus
4747 N. 32nd Street, Suite 130
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Can I come by the office?
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not allowing visitors at this time. We will update via mass communication when folx are allowed to visit in person.
What is the Teach For America - Phoenix office number?
Phone: (602) 304-0211
Fax: (602) 304-0213
What is it like to be a Phoenix Corps Member?
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