10. Teach for America

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Undergrad Internships

No. of undergrad internships in:

2005: NA*

2006: 82

2007: 152

2006 interns from the following classes:

0*% Freshman

5% Sophomores

20% Juniors

75% Seniors

0% Graduates

2006 interns from the following majors:

6% Business

1% Computer Science

4% Economics

3% Engineering

52% Liberal Arts

3% Math

12% Science

0% Undeclared

26% Other

100% of internships paid

0% of internships unpaid

Is there an offical summer internship program? Yes

Average length of summer program: 10 weeks

Minimum: NA weeks

Maximum: NA weeks

Average hourly wage: $12.00

Are interns paid on lump sum basis? No

Average total intern compensation: $5,400

75% of eligible 2006 interns received full-time job offers

50% of interns with offers accepted

NOTE: Data on the number of undergraduate interns, the breakdowns by grade level and major, and the percentage of paid/unpaid internships all pertain to TFA's school-year intership program, Campus Campaign Managers. The program works in consultation with the recruitment team on campuses to attract top students to TFA. CCMs identify and reach out to potential student recruits, network with professors and student organizations, and plan visits for Teach For America representatives. The remaining questions in this section describe TFA's separate summer internship program for undergraduates.

Applicants & New Hires

335 undergrad campuses where employer recruited 2006-07

314 undergrad campuses where employer made job offers

Applicants for entry-level jobs

2005: 17,350

2006: 18,966

2007: 18,172

Entry-level hires

2005: 2,226*

2006: 2,503

2007: 3,026

Entry-level hires who were undergrad interns

2005: NA%

2006: 4%

2007: 5%

Most important characteristics for new hires:

1-Leadership Skills

3-College GPA

2-Other

Perseverance in the face of past obstacles*

2006 new hires majored in:

6% Business

1% Computer Science

4% Economics

2% Engineering

52% Liberal Arts

3% Math

12% Science

0% Undeclared

20% Other

...and are:

9% African American

6% Hispanic American

6% Asian American

7% Other

28*% Total minorities

71% Female

NOTE: The data in this profile about Teach for America's entry-level hires includes only corps members, the teachers the organization dispatches to troubled school districts across the nation. Most corps members are recent college grads. Entry-level employees who work at Teach for America are not included. TFA is searching for a diverse group of promising future leaders who have the ability to change the prospects of students growing up today and effect fundamental change in our society. We recruit individuals of all majors and career interests.

Salary & Benefits

Entry-level hires since Jan. 1

Average base salary: $35,000 to $39,999

24% earn less than $35,000

43% earn $35,000 to $39,999

33% earn $40,000 to $44,999

0% earn $45,000 to $49,999

0% earn $50,000 to $54,999

0% earn $55,000 to $59,999

0% earn $60,000 to $64,999

0% earn $65,000 to $69,999

0% earn $70,000 and above

Bonuses, Overtime & Perks

43*% received signing bonuses

Average signing bonus: $1,346

0% received performance bonus first year on job

Average performance bonus, 2006: $NA

95*% of 2006 entry-level hires eligible for OT

5*% of 2006 entry-level hires not eligible for OT

Reimburse employees for ed expenses?: Yes

Do employees become eligible immediately?: No

Maximum annual education reimbursement: $4,725

Full grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? NA

Partial grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? Yes

Time Off

Is there a Paid Time Off (PTO) Bank? No

If no, total paid vacation days:

During first year: 50*

After 1 year: 50*

After 3 years: 50*

After 5 years: 50*

After 10 years: 50*

Total paid holidays: 25*

Time off for religious observances: No

If yes, max PTO days:

During first year: NA

After 1 year: NA

After 3 years: NA

After 5 years: NA

After 10 years: NA

Total days off for religious observances: NA

Is flex time available? No

Sick, personal days, first year: 10

Health Benefits

Do entry-level hires have access to health plan? Yes

Employees pay part of the cost? Yes

Does health plan provide dental coverage? Yes

Extra charge for dental coverage? No

Does health plan provide vision coverage? Yes

Extra charge for vision coverage? No

Are same sex partners permitted as dependents? Yes

Pension and Profit-sharing

Do entry-level hires have access to 401(k)? Yes

NA months to full vesting in 401(k)

Max. company match as a percentage of salary: NA%

Min. employee set-aside as a percentage of salary to receive max. co. match: NA%

If 401(k) match not calculated as percentage of salary, explain:

Are entry-level hires eligible for co-funded pension? Yes

Months to full vesting in co-funded pension: 60

Are entry-level hires eligible for profit-sharing program? NA

Months to full vesting in profit-sharing program: NA

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Maximum Maternity Leave

NA days during first year

NA days after 1 year

NA days after 3 years

NA days after 5 years

Maximum Paternity Leave

NA days during first year

NA days after 1 year

NA days after 3 years

NA days after 5 years

Other Benefits

Does company match employee charitable gifts? No

Max. annual company match for employee charitable gifts: $NA

Does company pay relocation expenses? No

Max. annual relocation expenses? $NA

Employee Discounts

Car rentals

Insurance

Cultural events

Publications

NOTE: Signing bonuses are paid for exceptional Math/Science majors or to help make the transition to a new location & position.

Overtime eligibility for teachers varies by district--in many cases, TFA teachers are eligible if coaching a sports team, running after-school tutoring program, etc. In New York City, where 25% of total corps is stationed, the Dept. of Education pays approximately $35/hour for any classes taught over the required five periods a day.

Vacation and holidays are a function of academic calendar, which includes summers off , winter holiday, and spring break.

In addition to the data in this section concerning TFA teachers, TFA has provided the following details about the pay/benefits offered to an non-teaching entry-level employee working for the organization. Average starting salary is $37,000, and benefits include a 403(b) tax-deferred retirement plan (100% match of up to 5% of salary), medical, dental and vision coverage, 15 days of vacation, 10 sick days, 15 holidays, a $50,000 life insurance policy, and professional development funds that can be used for educational expenses.

Work Environment

50 hours worked weekly by entry-level hires on average

Does average vary by business unit, department? No

Entry-level hire work locations...

100% in open work stations

0% in cubicles

0% in shared offices

0% in private offices

0% have no company-supplied work space

Does organization monitor e-mail?: No

Does organization monitor Web usage? No

Typical dress code

Business Casual

Does organization sponsor employee volunteer opportunities? No

Does organization offer employee daycare? Not offered

Does organization have fitness facilities on site? Some locations

Training Programs

Does your organization have a formal orientation program? Yes

If yes, how many days is it? 5

Orientation includes:

Guest Speakers

Diversity Exercises

Team Building Activities

Tour of Facilities

$5,575 average spent on training, per new hire, in 2006

Is there a formal leadership program for entry-level hires of a year or less? Yes

Teaching As Leadership

Do candidates apply directly? No

If not, how is eligibility determined? All corps members are admitted

When are new hires first eligible? Immediately

Is program rotational? No

If yes, number of locations or business units: NA

Minimum rotations: NA

Maximum rotations: NA

Length of program, in weeks: 5

Minimum: NA weeks

Maximum: NA weeks

After program, employees offered permanent positions: 75% to 99%

After program, do employees offered permanent position receive raise? No

If yes, amount of typical raise: NA

Is there a formal leadership program for entry-level hires of a year or more? Yes

Teacher Support and Development

Do candidates apply directly? No

If not, how is eligibility determined?

All corps members are admitted

When are new hires first eligible? Immediately

Is program rotational? No

If yes, number of locations or business units NA

Minimum rotations: NA

Maximum rotations: NA

Length of program, in weeks: 80

Minimum: NA weeks

Maximum: NA weeks

After program, employees offered permanent positions: NA

After program, do employees offered permanent position receive raise? No

If yes, amount of typical raise: NA

Does company have formal mentorship program? Yes

100% of entry-level hires participate

14 days of additional training expected

NOTE: TFA's training programs are designed to help corps members deploy key leadership skills in their work as teachers, including setting big goals, investing others in those goals, planning to reach a vision, executing effectively, continually increasing effectiveness, and working relentlessly. Program directors provide ongoing support, assessment, and coaching to all corps members at regular intervals throughout their two year teaching commitments.

Getting Ahead

Three-year retention rate: 75*%

Five-year retention rate: 67*%

How are raises determined?

Performance and Seniority

When are entry-level hires eligible for first raise? One-year anniversary

How are promotions determined?

Performance and Seniority

When are entry-level hires eligible for first promotion? NA

Evaluations

Frequency of evaluations

NA

Important qualities

Min. tenure in years required for job change: NA

Describe any rules that apply:

Long-Term Prospects

Does position of VP exist at this organization? Yes

If not, is there a comparable title? NA

No. of employees who hold VP or similar title: 52

No. of employees with VP or similar title with 20 years plus seniority: 0*

Age of youngest employee with VP or similar title: 25

Seniority of youngest employee with VP or similar title in years: 3

NOTE: Three and 5 year retention rates are for individuals who stay in the education field or continue on to graduate programs in education after their 2-year assignment is up. No one has 20 years of seniority because the organization was founded 18 years ago.