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NYC Teaching Fellows

Accelerated training programs allow you to earn your certification while teaching. You gain real classroom experience and earn a full-time teacher salary.

NYC Teaching Fellows trains talented career changers and recent graduates to teach in high-need subjects.

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NYC Teaching Fellows
Closed, Opening November 5!

Our History

NYC Teaching Fellows is one of the country’s largest and most selective accelerated teacher training programs. Since 2000, it has prepared thousands of teachers for high-need schools and subject areas. Today, more than 9,000 Fellows work in the city’s schools.

Many Fellows grow into leadership roles. More than 600 Fellows serve as principals, assistant principals, or other instructional administrators. In fact, NYC Ʒ߿ Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is a proud Fellows alumna!

Teaching Fellows By the Numbers

12%
of the city's teachers are Fellows
20%
of the city's math, science, and special education teachers are Fellows
70%
of Fellows identify as a person of color
30%
of 2025 Fellows are teaching in the Bronx

Eligibility

You hold a bachelor’s degree in a major other than education, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Based on your educational history and preferences, you will be matched to a high-need subject area like math, science, Spanish, bilingual education, and Students with Disabilities. 

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Application

The application opens November 5th at 12pm. The rigorous process includes an online application, a possible phone interview, and a virtual selection event. Early applicants have the best chance of receiving their preferred subject area.

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Your Training

Fellows complete a seven-week summer training intensive from June-August and begin teaching in September. You complete a subsidized master’s program and earn your certification while teaching, typically within two to three years.

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Your Career

Choose where you work. Fellows can teach in over 900 schools from our Eligible Schools List and earn additional incentives for teaching in the Bronx. You apply to your preferred schools with support from the Teaching Fellows staff.

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"I received an education at NYC Ʒ߿ that altered the trajectory of my life for the better! I just wanted to pass the gift forward!"
Jalik Parham
NYCTF Alum | Mathematics, Grades 7-12

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