Teach For America Miami-Dade

Home
United States
Miami, FL
Teach For America Miami-Dade

Welcome to the official Teach For America Miami-Dade page.

You can also follow us on Instagram () and visit our site at https://miamidade.teachforamerica.org.

06/01/2026

Here is what two years in the One Florida Fellowship actually looks like...

Up to $4,500 in financial incentives over your fellowship, including a signing bonus of up to $2,000. Relocating to Florida? Up to $5,000 in transitional funding is also available.

World-class professional development through partners like the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Columbia University’s Teachers College, offered both virtually and in person.

One-on-one coaching tailored to your individual leadership goals. A cohort of educators from across the country who are growing alongside you. And a network of alumni, education professionals, and community organizations across Florida that stays with you long after the fellowship ends.

And beyond all of that, real leadership experience. Fellows facilitate professional development, build curriculum, and mentor corps members, gaining the kind of hands-on experience that translates directly into career advancement.
This is an investment in your growth and in Florida’s students. The final application deadline is today, June 1st. (Link in bio)

05/30/2026

ONE FLORIDA ALUMNI EDUCATOR FELLOWSHIP- Instructional Leadership
& Mastery Track

This track is designed for educators who want to deepen their impact inside the schoolhouse strengthening their instructional practice, developing their ability to lead and coach adult learners, and building the skills needed to drive meaningful student achievement.

Fellows engage in professional development focused on high-quality instruction, adult learning, and peer leadership. Through targeted coaching, collaborative practice, and coursework including offerings from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Columbia University’s Teachers College, fellows grow their capacity to lead teacher teams, mentor colleagues, and model instructional excellence.

What you’ll experience:
▶️ Lesson Labs — collaborative peer practice sessions where you lead, observe, and receive structured feedback on your instruction.
▶️1-on-1 Coaching — personalized coaching sessions designed to accelerate your growth as an instructional leader.
▶️Harvard & Columbia Coursework — rigorous, directly applicable content that strengthens your understanding of adult learning and school leadership.
▶️Peer Network — cross-cohort collaboration and alumni connections with educators across the TFA Florida community.

Final deadline June 1st, APPLY HERE ➡️ https://bit.ly/1FLC6APP

05/28/2026

Here is what two years in the One Florida Fellowship actually looks like.

Up to $4,500 in financial incentives over your fellowship, including a signing bonus of up to $2,000. Relocating to Florida? Up to $5,000 in transitional funding is also available.

World-class professional development through partners like the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Columbia University’s Teachers College, offered both virtually and in person.

One-on-one coaching tailored to your individual leadership goals. A cohort of educators from across the country who are growing alongside you. And a network of alumni, education professionals, and community organizations across Florida that stays with you long after the fellowship ends.

And beyond all of that, real leadership experience. Fellows facilitate professional development, build curriculum, and mentor corps members, gaining the kind of hands-on experience that translates directly into career advancement.

This is an investment in your growth and in Florida’s students. The final application deadline is June 1st. https://bit.ly/1FLC6APP

05/27/2026

Alumni Induction is more than a ceremony, it is a rite of passage. A moment that marks the transition from corps member to alumnihood and welcomes educators into a lifelong movement committed to expanding opportunity for every child.

Illuminate beautifully captured the spirit of this milestone evening in Miami, where we not only celebrated our graduating corps members, but also honored the educators, students, partners, advocates, and stakeholders who continue to help move this work forward across Florida.

The night was a reflection of what is possible when community, leadership, and student voice come together with a shared belief in educational excellence and equity. From powerful stories to meaningful connections, every moment reminded us that the impact of this work extends far beyond the classroom and continues to inspire communities across our state.

✨Here’s to the next chapter of leadership, service, and transformation. ✨

05/26/2026

🌟Ready to make an impact beyond the classroom? Ready to make an impact beyond the classroom?🌟

The One Florida Fellowship’s Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation Track is built for educators who are ready to move into organizational strategy, program design, and systems-level change. Fellows explore nonprofit management, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, and social innovation through real partnerships with organizations like the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida. This is not theoretical. Fellows are doing work that creates real change in their communities.

Whether you are looking to lead a nonprofit, launch a community initiative, or understand how systems-level change actually happens, this track gives you the tools, mentorship, and network to get there.

➡️The final application deadline is June 1st. https://bit.ly/1FLC6APP (link in bio)

05/21/2026

42 educators. 4 sessions. A 4.87 out of 5 average score. And not a single response below a 3. Lesson Labs is doing exactly what it was designed to do.

In April, One Florida Fellows on the Instructional Leadership Track led peer professional development sessions on navigating expectations, supporting ELL students with visuals, differentiated instruction, and backward planning. These are educators who are not just growing in their own classrooms. They are building the skills, the confidence, and the track record to move into leadership. And their colleagues are feeling it. The feedback said it all.

“I felt seen as an educator.”
“Rotating stations going in my practice immediately.”
“Share this kind of PD with more teachers.”

83% of respondents gave perfect scores across every dimension, including impact on students, community, and capability growth. These are not outside experts flying in to tell teachers what to do. These are Fellows, leading from where they stand, sharpening their craft, and preparing for what comes next.

This is what the pipeline from classroom to leadership looks like when it is built right. If you are an educator who is ready to grow, lead, and move up, link in bio to learn more about the One Florida Fellowship and how to apply. Final deadline June 1st, link in bio.

05/19/2026

✨2026 Award Winner Spotlight✨
Taylor Bresk built a kindergarten classroom where five-year-olds remind each other to breathe, help each other find the right page, and cheer each other on.Taylor Bresk built a kindergarten classroom where five-year-olds remind each other to breathe, help each other find the right page, and cheer each other on. That culture shows up in the data too. 85% of her students are at or above proficiency on STAR Math assessments, with a 30% increase in proficient scores on the most recent progress monitoring.

And then she went further. As PTA President, she launched headphone sales so no child would miss a lesson over missing tools, organized a Trunk or Treat with the local fire station, the Miami Marlins, and Zeta Phi Beta, Inc., and hosted a community day celebrating the history and staff of Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary.
This is what a One Florida Fellow looks like. Someone who leads beyond the classroom without ever losing sight of what happens inside it.

Congratulations to our 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award winner, Taylor Bresk of Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary.

If her story resonates with you, applications for the One Florida Fellowship are now open. Link in bio!

05/11/2026

Illuminate did not disappoint. Our fearless leader gathered with corps members, donors, alumni, students, community members and partners to celebrate where we have been and where we are going. What an honor it is to still make an impact nationally for over 35 years and in Miami-Dade since 2003. There is so much in store for this community and we are glad to be a part of it all.

05/06/2026

📣SHOUTOUT Take 10 seconds and tag a TFA teacher in the comments…we honor you and we thank you! GOOOO 🚦 🍎✏️📚

05/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Reflecting back to a powerful moment from the third quarter, we’re proud to spotlight the incredible impact of two Miami corps members, Mary Grant and Abran Bartlett Miller. What began as a shared interest in medicine grew into a meaningful student support project rooted in purpose and possibility.

Through their collaboration, Mary and Abran partnered with volunteers from UM’s School of Medicine and students in the CNA magnet program at Miami Jackson Senior High to bring CPR and first aid training to 8th graders at Brownsville Middle School. Their work didn’t just teach critical, life-saving skills it opened doors. By sharing their own aspirations to attend medical school, they helped students see what’s possible for their futures.

This is what teacher leadership looks like: connecting passion to purpose, creating meaningful learning experiences, and inspiring the next generation to dream bigger.

A huge shoutout to Kady and Kai for their thoughtful support and guidance throughout the SSP process helping ensure this experience was impactful for students and a lasting highlight of the corps journey.

To all educators: thank you for the countless ways you lead, inspire, and transform lives every day.

Address

1951 NW 7th Avenue
Miami, FL
33136

Website

https://www.teachforamerica.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/donate-now?transProgramName=Miami-Dade

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Teach For America Miami-Dade posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Teach For America Miami-Dade:

Shortcuts

Want your organization to be the top-listed Non Profit Organization in Miami?