New York City Needs You: Become a Teacher!
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Our partner TeachNY provides free support to anyone who's thinking about becoming a teacher. You can access perks like 1-on-1 coaching, up to $100 in application fee reimbursements, and a chance to win a regional $1,000 scholarship!
Create a TeachNY account here before you apply to City Tech. Once you have subscribed to TeachNY and applied to City Tech, submit your application fee reimbursement here and apply for the TeachNY scholarship here!
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- Want to teach in New York but don't know where to begin? TeachNY will break it down for you! Explore pathways to certification, and make a plan today.
- TeachNY has compiled the best practices for understanding prep program eligibility requirements, applications, testing and finances in NY. Download here:
- We get it—becoming a teacher is a big decision with many choices to make along the way. You don't have to do it alone. Let TeachNY help! Their group coaching webinars include a Q&A session. Register today!
- Don't leave money on the table. Apply for scholarship and grant opportunities just for teacher candidates! TeachNY has everything you need to get started.
- Get money back for applying to become a teacher! Don't let the fees hold you back from fulfilling your mission. Sign up with TeachNY, then submit an application to City Tech – and you can get up to $100 back in your pocket!
- Have you heard of the TeachNY $1,000 scholarship? Sign up with TeachNY, apply to City Tech, and you could win $1,000! Apply here:
Interested in a dynamic career, making an impact on the next generation, having great benefits and opportunities for lifelong learning? Consider becoming a teacher!
Teachers in New York State are offered excellent benefits, including competitive starting salaries, 10-month contracts with summers off, health insurance, professional development, and outstanding pension systems.
City Tech offers several education majors which prepare future K-12 teachers. Career options also include administrative roles or employment in the education industry. Due to the critical need for qualified teachers, education majors are eligible for a wealth of academic support and financial incentives through our TOC II grant and the NYCMT program. Keep reading to learn more about our programs and supports.