Start a Student Chapter

Start a Student Chapter at Your School

Apply now on form below for your Campus Leadership Internship role!

(See ATA Chapter Leadership Roles Descriptions at bottom of this page).

Benefits of Starting an ATA Chapter at Your School

  • All ATA campus leadership roles are leadership internships. The duration is 1 academic year from Spring to Spring. Time committment: 2-4 hours a week. Supervision: Faculty Advisor + ATA National Team. Stand out in future job applications by leading a high-impact student organization that showcases initiative, professionalism, and passion for education. The leadership internship types are: Chapter President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, Events Director, and Communication Director. See detailed internship descriptions at bottom of this page.

  • Get access to all ATA benefits, discounts, and a $30-off professional membership for your first 5 years in the classroom.

  • Plan workshops, host inspiring speakers, organize skill-building sessions, create educator-health focused activities, and bring energy to the education community on your campus.

  • Surround yourself with classmates who share your goals, values, and excitement for becoming exceptional American teachers.

  • Connect with peers who will become future colleagues, collaborators, and encouragers throughout your teaching career.

  • Earn ATA rewards individually and for your chapter, such as custom branded ATA merchandise, gift cards, and experiences. Spotlight your chapter’s accomplishments across campus and beyond.

  • Become confident in leading meetings, presenting ideas, and speaking to groups—skills that will elevate your future classroom and career.

  • ATA offers rotational paid internships and campus chapter leaders get priority consideration. Access real-world experiences through partnerships, connections, and hands-on education service.

  • Earn service hours and lead meaningful education-focused service projects that support your campus, local schools families, and.

  • Champion ATA’s mission to strengthen America’s public schools and ensure every child receives an unbiased, academically rigorous education.
    Advance ATA’s foundational values—faith, family, freedom, educator excellence, educator protection, and love of country.
    Become a powerful force for restoring academic excellence and elevating the teaching profession nationwide.

ATA Student Chapter Leadership Roles

President

Leads the chapter, oversees all operations, coordinates the officer team, and serves as the primary representative to ATA and the university.

Vice President

Supports the President, helps manage chapter activities, leads membership recruitment, and assists with planning and leadership oversight.

Secretary/Treasurer

Keeps records, manages minutes and attendance, organizes chapter documents, and oversees budgeting, spending, and financial transparency.

Events Director

Plans and coordinates meetings, speaker events, recruitment activities, volunteer projects, and all chapter programs on campus.

Communications Director

Manages social media, designs graphics and announcements, promotes events, and ensures clear, consistent communication for the chapter.

Faculty Advisor

Provides guidance, ensures the chapter follows campus policies, and supports officers with university connections and professional mentorship.