Office of Student Teaching

The New York City Department of Education’s Office of Student Teaching works collaboratively with local universities and New York City public schools to provide aspiring teachers with a dynamic field placement as well as support and guidance through the final stages of the traditional teacher certification process.

A successful pre-service student teaching experience is a critical component in preparing aspiring teachers to become effective full-time classroom instructors. Student teachers in New York City public schools have the opportunity to gain practical hands-on experience with a diverse student population in a dynamic, urban classroom environment. By working with experienced cooperating teachers, student teachers can learn the instructional strategies, assessment practices, and classroom management skills that result in positive student outcomes.

The Office of Student Teaching does not place student teachers in New York City public schools on the university’s behalf. Instead, we share information about current placements, knowledge of the types of host schools being used, and data regarding teacher hiring trends to ensure optimal student teacher placements that will provide the best preparation for a full-time teaching position.

Our office also manages the Teaching and Learning Collaborative, a highly competitive program offered to select universities for education students who are interested in student teaching in a high need/high performing school.

An individual should check with his or her college or university to determine if they are eligible to student teach in a New York City public school.  All eligible student teachers must register online with the Office of Student Teaching prior to the start of their student teaching experience.  For more information on the registration requirements and access to the registration link visit www.teachnyc.net and click on the 'student teacher' link at the top of the landing page.  For additional information regarding student teaching in New York City, please review our Student Teaching Handbook under "Key Documents" located on the right side of this page.