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Student Teaching

Student teaching offers aspiring teachers enrolled in approved teacher preparation programs the opportunity to get real-world experience teaching in a NYC Ʒ߿ (NYCPS) classroom.

Mentorship & Support

Student teachers grow and develop their skills with the support of experienced mentors. The relationships forged with teachers and administrators during this experience help pave the way for aspiring teachers to secure full-time teaching positions. 

Student teachers have access to supports and development opportunities, including communications, training, and guidance tailored to help them develop critical skills and navigate the certification and the hiring process.

Become a Student Teacher at NYCPS

For more information on how to become a student teacher at NYCPS, please speak with your college or university.   

50%
of student teachers accept full-time jobs in the district where they student taught

Currently a NYCPS Student Teacher? Register for the Student Teacher Program.

Current student teachers can sign up for the NYCPS Student Teacher Program to take advantage of exclusive resources, career opportunities, and professional development, including monthly student teacher newsletters, trainings, and information sessions designed to guide student teachers through the certification and hiring process.

For those who value connection, purpose, and the joy of helping others reach their potential, teaching is not just a job…it's a calling.
A 2024 NYCPS first-year teacher