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Refer a Friend

See an opening at Freire Schools that would be a perfect fit for someone you know? Refer them using the form below and earn a $1,000 cash reward if your friend is hired! This opportunity is open to everyone—refer a friend today!

Referral Guidelines

The Referral Reward program offers the opportunity to both employees and individuals outside of the Freire Schools network to receive a one-time payment of $1,000 for the referral of a candidate who is successfully hired by Freire Schools.

What makes a quality teacher referral?

  • Freire Schools staff members are forward-thinking team players passionate about working with and unleashing the potential of urban youth.
  • We seek candidates who value diversity, are highly motivated, and who will demand excellence from themselves and their students.
  • All candidates for teaching positions must have:
    • A completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • Proof of teaching certification in appropriate state and subject area that is complete or in progress.
    • Previous successful experience working with urban youth.

Eligibility Information

  • In order to be eligible for a referral bonus:
    • You must be an individual person (not a business entity) and a legal resident of the United States who is at least 18 years of age.
    • You cannot be associated with or a consultant of a staffing/recruiting agency.
  • All current employees within the Freire Schools network are eligible to participate in the referral reward program except for the following:
    • CEOs / Heads of Schools.
    • Staff members who are the hiring manager for the position they are referring for.
  • Your referral candidate:
    • Cannot be a current or former Freire Schools employee or student.
    • Cannot be yourself.
  • You must notify your referral candidate that Freire Schools may be in touch to discuss hiring opportunities.
  • If you meet the eligibility requirements and qualify for a referral reward, Freire Schools will pay you a one-time reference payment of $1,000, provided that this hired candidate:
    • Acknowledges in their job application that they were referred by you.
    • Completes 90 days of continuous active employment within the Freire Schools network.