Visit the website

You can find most of the information you need to know about applying to become a New York City teacher on our website, TeachNYC.net. While you're on the website, we strongly encourage you to register for an online information session; these sessions, which are hosted by our recruiters, offer in-depth information on the application and hiring process and are followed by opportunities for you to ask any other questions you may have.

Attend an in-person information session

From September through May, representatives from the Office of Teacher Recruitment & Quality visit campuses both in New York and nationally to share information and meet interested candidates.  Although not required, these events are excellent opportunities for you to learn more about becoming a New York City teacher.  Our recruiters' schedule changes from year to year; please register on TeachNYC.net to be notified of any events in your area.  Generally, national visits are limited to states with large teacher markets or partnership universities. If you cannot attend an information session in person, attend an online information session. They are offered consistently and more frequently during peak recruitment season.

Confirm your eligibility to teach in New York City

In order to work in New York City public schools, all teachers must have valid certification from the New York State Education Department. This certification requirement may be met in multiple ways, including through reciprocity for certified teachers from out-of-state. Please review the certification section of our website carefully to make sure that you have met these requirements (or are on track to meet them by the end of the summer before the school year for which you are applying).  If you still need assistance, the Division of Human Resources regularly conducts "The Road to Certification Workshop" to explain the requirements for state certification.  Pre-registration is required for all workshops by downloading the registration form.

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