Teach First Indonesia

FROM TEACHING,

To Leading

Imagine a future where all Indonesian children are able to live up to their fullest potential.

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE THAT HAPPEN.

ABOUT US

Teach First Indonesia (TFI) is a locally led, globally informed initiative on a mission to grow a movement of leaders who can transform the education ecosystem and help create a better, more equitable future for all Indonesian children.

OUR VISION

We envision a future where all Indonesian children are able to attain quality education that supports them to become leaders in life – leading to a better future for themselves, and all of us.

OUR CHILDREN DESERVES BETTER

The average Indonesian students attends school for 12,4 years – but only learn the equivalent of 7,8 years.

Potential is equally distributed across Indonesia, but opportunities are not. While access to education has made significant progress in the decades, the quality of our education system – and the outcome it has on our children remains a challenge.

In 2023, 4th grade students exhibited a decline of 11.2 months in math skills and 10.8 months in language skills compared to their counterparts pre-pandemic.

Students from less priviliged families were behind in their math and language skills by an average of 13.9 and 18.7 months compared to their peers.

Students with internet access averaged learning losses of 7.4 months in numeracy and 4.2 months in literacy. The gap widens for those without,

Human Capital Index 2020, The Promise of Education in Indonesia, The World Bank & Australian Government

WE NEED TEACHERS (WHO CAN LEAD CHANGE)

By 2025, Indonesia still
needs 150.095 teachers.

Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, 2024

THE TEACH FIRST INDONESIA FELLOWSHIP

A full-time, fully-paid program for young, aspiring changemakers to become leaders by teaching in high-need areas for two years.

Teach in high need areas for two years and gain first hand understanding of the challenges holding our students back.

Develop your leadership skills and drive real-life impact by working together with students and the local community.

Become part of an alumni network that collectively contribute into making long-term improvements to the education system.

Our fellowship offers both professional benefits as well as the opportunity to hone the skills to become a great teacher and leader:

COMPREHENSIVE SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT

On top of a full time salary for two years, we offer health and employment insurance, round trip flight tickets to placement areas as well as monthly communications and learning allowance.

OPPORTUNITY TO ATTAIN TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Teach First Indonesia fellows will have the opportunity to apply for Program Pendidikan Profesi Guru (PPG) and become certified elementary school teachers through our joint program with Kemendikbud Ristek and universities.

NETWORK OF MENTORS AND CONTINUOUS TRAINING PROGRAMME

Throughout the fellowship and as alumni, our fellows will be supported by a network of teachers, learning sessions with various education organizations and private sector mentors.

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PEOPLE BEHIND TEACH FIRST INDONESIA

We are an independent, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization made up of people from various background who all share the same passion for education