Careers in NYC Schools

Lead with Us. Grow with Us. Inspire with Us.

To effectively address the needs of New York City students, the New York City Department of Education requires strong, mission-driven professionals. We look for highly skilled, creative individuals with the expertise, dedication, and perseverance to prepare students to graduate from high school, ready to succeed in college and careers.

Browse Career Opportunities

Over 135,000 people work full-time in New York City’s schools with the shared mission to provide our 1.1 million students with an education that gives them the tools to thrive in college, in careers, and as active members of their communities.

The DOE career opportunities portal offers current and aspiring employees with a vast array of opportunities for teachers, assistant principals and principals, and central office professionals.

Leadership Development Programs

The DOE believes in our talent: the teachers, schools leaders, and other personnel who work with our city’s 1.1 million students. We believe that an investment in leadership development today will benefit of our children’s futures tomorrow. From our teacher leadership programs to our opportunities for seasoned principals, we offer a range of professional experiences for development and career advancement. Please see our leadership development  page for more information.