Step 1: Determine Certification Requirements
Confirm that you have met the certification requirements for your subject area on the New York State Education Department, Office of Teaching Initiatives site website.
Step 2: Submit Your Teacher Application
Once you have confirmed that you meet certification requirements, you must complete an online teacher application. You can access this application by clicking on the “Apply Now” button to your right. Click here for instructions on how to complete the application as a CTE candidate. You should receive an email update on the status of your application approximately one week from the date of submission.
Step 3: Conduct Job Search
Search for schools that offer programs in your subject area from the list of CTE programs and schools by cluster here.
Find more information about each school using the “Find A School” search function at http://schools.nyc.gov. Contact principals of those schools directly to inquire about vacancies. We do not place teachers in positions; every candidate is responsible for finding a suitable school based position - be proactive.
If your application passes our eligibility and quality screening and you have indicated that you would like job search assistance in your application, our recruitment team will contact you directly as we may be able to assist you in finding a position to supplement the independent job search you are conducting.
Step 3: Complete Hiring Process
Once you have received a job offer from a principal, he/she will direct you how to proceed in order to be recommended for certification and be hired.
Please note: You will be instructed to have your fingerprints taken. Background check clearance must be obtained in order for you to teach in a New York City public school.