Step 3: Teach Where You're Needed Most

Florida and Mississippi schools are in critical need of qualified teachers. By committing to teach for 3 years in a high-need school district, Teach & Inspire teachers provide the stability and instructional quality necessary for student success.

High-Need School Districts

Teach & Inspire works with the following counties:

Florida

• Broward County
• DeSoto County
• Duval County
• Gadsden County
• Hardee County
• Hillsborough County
• Miami-Dade County
• Polk County
• Volusia County

Mississippi

• Canton School District
• Coffeeville School District
• Drew School District
• Greenville School District
• Hancock County School District
• Hattiesburg Public School District
• Holly Springs School District
• Houston School District
• Indianola School District
• Moss Point School District
• Noxubee School District
• Quitman School District
• West Bolivar School District
• West Tallahatchie Consolidated School District

Mississippi Districts Pending Approval

Carroll County School District	Philadelphia Public School District
Clarksdale Municipal School District	Senatobia Municipal School District
Coahoma County School District	South Delta School District
Greenwood Public School District	South Panola School District
Harrison County School District	Starkville School District
Jackson Public School District	Sunflower County School District
Lee County School District	Union Public School District
Leflore County School District	Yazoo City Municipal School District
Nettleton School District
North Panola School District

*Make sure to check back often to find out the most current list of approved Teach & Inspire school districts.

Salary & Benefits

Teach & Inspire Scholarship

Teach & Inspire participants will receive a $650 scholarship to enroll in the American Board’s Passport to Teaching program prior to entering the classroom.

Summer Stipend

After participants earn their initial teaching license through the Passport to Teaching program, they will receive an $1,000 stipend for participating in a 2-week summer teaching experience.

Salary & Benefits

Teach & Inspire teachers work on the same salary and pay schedules as all other public school teachers in the same school district. Many school districts offer additional financial incentives for joining their team, including signing bonuses and relocation assistance. See the individual district pages to learn more.