Almost 135,000 people work full-time in New York City’s public school system with the shared mission to provide the 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 Division of Human Resources offers comprehensive information about careers at the Department of Education.

Teachers

New York City public school teachers are a key influence on the education of 1.1 million children.

• Visit TeachNYC to learn more about becoming a New York City public school teacher. 
• If you are a recent college graduate or are changing careers without teacher certification, visit NYC Teaching Fellows.
  
• Learn more about becoming a substitute teacher (pdf) and additional classroom opportunities.

Principals and Assistant Principals

Principals and Assistant Principals lead schools and inspire teachers to help their students succeed.

• Principals are hired through our Principal Candidate Pool and must first obtain a Certificate of Eligibility.
  
• Learn more about opportunities for principals and assistant principals.
   

Administrators and Central Employees

Employees working in central administration support our 1,500 schools and their staffs to help students succeed. Learn more about current career opportunities.

Current Employees

• The Employee homepage provides information about employee health benefits, retirement plans, professional development opportunities and more.
  
• The Division of Human Resources is a comprehensive source for all employee benefits, salary information, sick leave, and career opportunities.
  
• HR Connect is a one-stop hotline to solve HR-related questions. Call (718) 935-4000