At Teach For Armenia, we believe that Armenia’s communities are full of infinite possibilities,* and our students have the power to unlock that potential. We are looking for values-driven and mission-aligned individuals who share our vision so that we can build the future of Armenia and Artsakh.
A HIGHLY SELECTIVE PROGRAM
To date, Teach For Armenia has received over 5,000 applications from individuals interested in joining our two-year Teacher Leadership Program (a.k.a. “Program”). In 2022, we accepted only 6% of those who applied. Meaning, when you are accepted by Teach For Armenia, you are among a select number of change-makers.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION
VIDEO INTERVIEW
GROUP EXERCISE
PRE-SERVICE TRAINING
LEACHER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
BENEFITS
Sponsored Master’s in Teacher Leadership** at Yerevan State University, a top-rated university according to QS World University Rankings.
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Rigorous professional development, including project management.
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Personalized leadership coaching and development.
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Access to exclusive professional development opportunities open only to alumni from Teach For Armenia.
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Generous financial assistance package (in addition to a school salary).
Technology and internet to support you in the classroom (based on availability).
A unique cohort experience with like-minded leaders, both locally and globally.
**The Master’s in Teacher Leadership is available to individuals who are joining Teach For Armenia who will be teaching specific subjects and do not possess a teaching degree.
A GLOBAL NETWORK
Belong to a community of 70,000+ equity-minded leaders around the globe through the Teach For All network.
Through Teach For All, alumni of our program receive special consideration from some of the world’s top graduate schools.
Join and participate in international education conferences organized by Teach For All.
ELIGIBILITY
Bachelor's degree as of
July 2023.
Fluency in Armenian, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to live
and teach in one of
Teach For Armenia’s partner communities for two years.
SELCTION COMPENTENCES
In order to achieve system-wide transformation, we need to enlist individuals who have the capacity to become influential leaders. For that reason, we are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following core competencies:
MOTIVATION
We look to see your passion for education, your ideas on how you will impact the lives of our students in rural villages, and your alignment with Teach For Armenia's Kochari.
GROWTH MINDSET
Growth Mindset shows your ability to evaluate your own strengths and areas for improvement. It is also about viewing challenges and mistakes as an opportunity for personal growth.
PROBLEM-SOLVING
In order to solve educational inequity, we need leaders who can think creatively in order to innovate. We want to see if you have the potential to be an innovator.
INDEPENDENT LEARNER
Much of Teach For Armenia’s Program is built around self-guided distance learning. We need to make sure that our candidates have the motivation and discipline to push their own thinking.
WHERE WILL I TEACH?
Teach For Armenia specifically prioritizes working in rural, mountainous, and border communities across Armenia and Artsakh. During the selection process, you will get the chance to share your regional preferences. However, at the end of the day, the needs of students will always come first.