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.
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 Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels is a proud Fellows alumnus!
Our Mission
The NYC Teaching Fellows brings passionate career changers and recent college graduates into NYC classrooms to teach critical-need subject areas, including Special Education, Science, Math, and Spanish. We are training a critical mass of great teachers who believe that change starts in the classroom.
Our training program hones the essential skills new teachers need to be ready to lead a classroom on day one and make a difference for the students who need them the most. NYC Teaching Fellows believe that every lesson has the power to inspire, every hour in the classroom is precious, and every student can achieve success.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Visit the Support Center for detailed resources on applying, certification, hiring, and more.