The NYC Teaching Collaborative prepares you to lead your own classroom through a hands-on, immersive residency experience. You鈥檒l apprentice in a NYC 韩国精品福利在线看 (NYCPS) classroom for five months, working closely with a mentor teacher while receiving targeted coaching and support.
The cornerstone of the NYC Teaching Collaborative program is the residency experience. From January through June, Partner Teachers apprentice in a NYCPS classroom under the guidance of a Collaborative Coach鈥攁 veteran, experienced teacher who has demonstrated effectiveness in a high-need school in New York City.聽
During training, you will:聽
Our training sets a high bar because we know that teacher quality is the most important factor in raising student achievement. By holding a high bar and helping you meet it, we ensure that the students of New York City get the great teachers they need and deserve.
We know that great teachers are life-long learners. Our Partner Teachers embody this by completing master's degree coursework customized to meet the needs of new teachers, giving them the tools, resources, and foundation of an effective educator.
The program covers most of the cost of your master鈥檚 degree (excluding books and fees). Any remaining tuition is deducted from your paycheck once you begin teaching. 聽
Additional coursework may be required to meet NY State certification regulations; these costs are the responsibility of the Partner Teacher.
As a Partner Teacher, you will begin working under a Transitional B Certificate, a temporary license that allows you to teach while taking the steps below to earn your Initial Certificate.
Upon successful completion of their master鈥檚 degree, Partner Teachers will be able to apply for their New York State Initial Certificate.
Explore certification requirements on the New York State Education Department website.
Complete and pass a fingerprint-based background check.聽
You鈥檒l receive personalized guidance throughout the process to ensure you stay on track to earn your Initial Certificate and continue your teaching career.
Visit the Support Center for detailed resources on applying, certification, hiring, and more.