Become A Math Teacher At NYC Public Schools By September 2025

Become a Math Teacher by Fall Apply to the NYC Teaching Fellows

Every student in New York City deserves an excellent teacher.
The NYC Teaching Fellows is an alternative teacher certification program designed to provide training and support to aspiring teachers who will dedicate themselves to raising student achievement and effecting change in New York City's highest-need schools.


Here's how it works:

The fulltime 7week summer training program runs from June
August 2025
Training includes handson experience in real NYC Public Schools classrooms
Program participants receive targeted, ongoing coaching from skilled Coaches
Following summer training, program participants begin teaching fulltime as salaried teachers in a New York City Public Schools classroom in September 2025
Within 23 years, participants earn a subsidized master's degree and apply for New York State initial teaching certification to continue their teaching careers.
Why join the NYC Teaching Fellows?

Stipend during preservice training
Starting salary of at least $66,733 and full NYCPS employee benefits following successful completion of training (starting September 2025)
Heavily subsidized master's degree in education
Ongoing coaching and feedback
Eligibility Requirements

Before applying to the NYC Teaching Fellows program, make sure that you meet basic program eligibility requirements:

Bachelor's degree conferred by May 31, 2025
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5
Fluent in written and spoken English
United States work authorization (NYCTF does not sponsor candidates)
Never participated in a program that would lead to certification in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to teach math. To review the qualifications needed, visit our website.

How to Apply

We anticipate a high level of interest in the program this year and strongly encourage aspiring teachers to submit their applications as soon as possible to maximize their chances of being selected for the 2025 cohort.

The final deadline is March 28, 2025. Apply now Or, learn more about our program at