NYC Teaching Fellows- Become a Full-Time Teacher by September 2023
Become a Full-Time Teacher by Fall 2023. Apply to the NYC Teaching Fellows by final deadline 3/23/23!
Every student in New York City deserves an excellent teacher. The NYC Teaching Fellows is an alternative teacher certification program designed to provide training and support to aspiring teachers who dedicate themselves to raising student achievement and effecting change in New York City's highest-need schools.
NYC Teaching Fellows Training
The NYC Teaching Fellows provides aspiring teachers the opportunity to train full-time in a New York City public school for 6-7 weeks prior to becoming a full-time teacher. During this unique, practical preparation, participants start to develop into effective teachers through hands-on experiences and targeted, ongoing coaching from skilled Coaches and program staff.
Following summer training, program participants begin teaching full-time as salaried teachers in a New York City school. During the first 2-3 years of teaching, participants simultaneously earn their Master’s degree and apply for their initial New York State teacher certification to continue their career as New York City teachers.
The 2023 cohort will have the opportunity to train to teach Math, Science (Biology, Earth Science, Physics), Special Education, Bilingual Education, and Spanish language
Benefits of the NYC Teaching Fellows
Build the foundation of your teaching career through a supportive, practice-based training experience. NYC Fellows benefits include:
- Stipend during pre-service training experience ($4500 total)
- Starting salary of at least $61,070 and full NYC DOE employee benefits following the summer training experience (starting September 2023)
- Heavily subsidized Master’s degree in education
- Ongoing coaching and feedback
- Opportunities to support future cohorts
Who We Are Looking For
NYC Teaching Fellows teachers represent a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. Our research on past cohorts shows that individuals who possess the following characteristics are more likely to succeed in the selection process and during pre-service training:
- Prioritize student learning and hold high expectations for all students
- Demonstrate the ability to succeed at challenges
- Can apply feedback to improve quickly in new situations
- Are deeply committed to learning and self-improvement
- Possess strong communication skills and the ability to interest and motivate others
- Can break down complex topics in a concise and logical manner
- Can connect their prior experience to their desire to teach
Ultimately, all of our Fellows unite around one idea – students of all backgrounds can excel.
Eligibility Requirements
Before applying to the NYC Teaching Fellows program, make sure that you meet basic program eligibility requirements:
- Bachelor's degree conferred by May 31, 2023
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5*
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Authorized to work in the United States, NYCTF does not sponsor candidates
- Never been certified to teach or completed a program that would lead to certification in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
*You can learn more about program eligibility on our website.
How to Apply
Apply now! Final deadline March 23rd! https://bit.ly/nyctf2023_apply_hs
Learn more about our program at https://bit.ly/nyctf2023_site_id or view our on-demand webinar at https://nycteachingfellows.org/events
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO