NYC Public School Teacher

[CityGal]

How does one become a NYC public school teacher? I’m not really looking to go into teaching now, and I’m sure requirements for when I finally do decide to join will be different, but I’ve always wanted to know. I know you need that teaching certificate, some education training, and a master’s degree. Is there anything else? I've looked on the Board of Ed site, the teacher's union thing, and several others, but it's a little wierd. I'm still going to continue to look, but just want the basics. Is it possible for me to submit my resume, update it when it needs updating, and tell them that in about 10 years to call me with anything that opens? ha.

[bleepbloop]

I know Teach for America places people in NYC public schools, that might be the easiest way to get your foot in the door. The salary for the city is high, as well, to keep up with the cost of living. Good luck!

[winneythepooh7]

Are you sure the starting teacher's salary in NYC is "high"? I thought it was around 40K a year..........I knew someone who was a teacher in NYC who made
80K but she was around retirement age, had several degrees, did administrative stuff and things for the Board of Ed on the side. I mean, you CAN live on that starting salary in NYC (I did as a social worker in fact), but you certainly won't become rich off it, and that does not really reflect the true COL in most parts of the NYC and surrounding vicintiy.

[red]

it depends on whether you have a masters or are still pursuing certification, but it's not more than mid-40's if i remember correctly. i have a few friends who did the teaching fellows programs and it's not really hard to get your foot in the door. they are desperate for teachers in city schools since most experienced teachers leave for better paying jobs in the suburbs. my friends who did the fellows program all left after the 2 years of service it took to get the subsidized masters degree.

[wordsmith]

Right, are you talking the teaching fellows program or similar, or are you talking a plain old traditional teaching gig?

[red]

starting salary for most NYC teachers is 42.5k

[bleepbloop]

I'm sorry... I'm working at an independent school and making much less than that is all. So yeah, higher than what some teachers make. By no means will you be getting rich, but I know people who live a generally comfortable life in the city with 35 k.

It is mid 40's like red said, so not a luxurious lifestyle, but good to keep afloat in Manhattan, plus I know TFA really helps it's teachers a lot in terms of job placement and furthering their education... everyone I know who's doing it loves it.

[CityGal]

Thanks for your replies. It is good to know for future reference.

[ebruening]

It is mid 40's like red said, so not a luxurious lifestyle, but good to keep afloat in Manhattan...

Wow, that makes my Nebraska teacher's salary seem astronomical, when I take into account the difference in COL between Lincoln, Nebraska, and Manhattan :eek: (Note: I'm not making $40K).

[winneythepooh7]

You can certainly get by in NYC (not necessarily most parts of Manhattan) on $40K. You can't live like SJP on SATC though ;). I would think that most teachers don't go in it for the money though, and being a teacher in NYC, I think you would be educated enough to know the high COL of the area and how to make and hopefully stick to a budget.

[AshleyJordan]

My friend just resigned as an NYC public school teacher, with a Master's degree and a few years' of experience, but not much (she's 25.) She made $55K. I don't know what she made before the Master's.