New York State Certified
To teach in our schools, you must have a valid New York State teaching certificate. Certificates are granted through the New York State Education Department (NYSED), not NYC 韩国精品福利在线看 (NYCPS).
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Initial Certificate
The Initial Certificate is the entry-level teaching certificate for individuals who have completed a New York State teacher preparation program or equivalent coursework and experience. The Initial Certificate is valid for five years, after which you will need to qualify for a Professional Certificate.聽聽
Professional Certificate
The Professional Certificate is for teachers with a master鈥檚 degree and at least three years of teaching experience. Teachers with professional certification must complete 100 hours of professional development every five years.聽
Transitional Certificates
A transitional certificate聽allows you聽to begin teaching while obtaining your Initial Certificate.聽Some common types of transitional certificates obtained by NYCPS teachers include:
Transitional A Certificate
Individuals who have substantial industry experience can become a聽Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher with a Transitional A Certificate.聽
Transitional B Certificate
Participants in accelerated teacher training programs like NYC Teaching Fellows or Teach For America receive Transitional B Certificates, allowing them to teach while completing certification coursework.
Transitional G Certificate
Candidates with post-graduate degrees and college teaching experience may qualify to become certified NYCPS teachers in core academic subjects like Math, Science, English, History, and World Languages.