Application and Hiring Process

Review the application guide and gather your materials. The application typically takes around 1 hour to complete. It can be done in one sitting or saved and completed later.

Enter your certification details, a reference, preferences for grade level and borough, and upload your resume and proof of certification.

The initial review can take two to four weeks. Once your application is accepted, it will be shared with principals via the New Teacher Finder, a job search portal where you can search all open positions and be seen by hiring managers.

Principals and candidates can search for and contact each other in the New Teacher Finder. Candidates are also invited to job search workshops, networking events, and school tours that match their subject area and borough preferences.

Reach out to principals at your preferred schools with a short cover letter explaining your interest in the open role. You may be asked to complete an interview and a demo lesson at the school.

Once hired, you will get instructions on how to complete several tasks before your first day, like getting fingerprinted.