What are the responsibilities and job description for the Become an English as a New Language Teacher by September 2025 position at NYC Department of Education?
Become a Full-Time English as a New Language Teacher by Fall 2025 - Apply to the NYC Teaching Fellows
Every student in New York City deserves an excellent teacher. The NYC Teaching Fellows is an alternative teacher certification program designed to provide training and support to aspiring teachers who will dedicate themselves to raising student achievement and effecting change in New York City's highest-need schools.
Here's how it works:
- The full-time 7-week summer training program runs from June - August 2025
- Training includes hands-on experience in real NYC Public Schools classrooms
- Program participants receive targeted, ongoing coaching from skilled Coaches
- Following summer training, program participants begin teaching full-time as salaried teachers in a New York City Public Schools classroom in September 2025
- Within 2-3 years, participants earn a subsidized master’s degree and apply for New York State initial teaching certification to continue their teaching careers.
Why join the NYC Teaching Fellows?
- Stipend during pre-service training
- Starting salary of at least $66,733 and full NYCPS employee benefits following successful completion of training (starting September 2025)
- Heavily subsidized master’s degree in education
- Ongoing coaching and feedback
Eligibility Requirements
Before applying to the NYC Teaching Fellows program, make sure that you meet basic program eligibility requirements:
- Bachelor's degree conferred by May 31, 2025
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- United States work authorization (NYCTF does not sponsor candidates)
- Never participated in a program that would lead to certification in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
In addition to the basic requirements, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to teach English as a New Language. Review all the subject areas and eligibility requirements for the 2025 cohort.
How to Apply
We anticipate a high level of interest in the program this year and strongly encourage aspiring teachers to submit their applications by the final deadline on March 28, 2025. Apply now!
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO
Salary : $66,733
