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NYC Teaching Fellows Program Overview

The mission of the NYC Teaching Fellows program is to recruit and prepare high quality, dedicated individuals to become teachers who can raise student achievement in the New York City classrooms that need them most. Each candidate admitted to the NYC Teaching Fellows program will be accepted to train to teach a specific subject area and will be asked to indicate a preference to search for a full-time teaching position in either Brooklyn or the Bronx. NYCTF is especially dedicated to recruiting applicants eligible for and interested in teaching one of our high-need subject areas, especially science and special education. Learn more about the mission and values of the NYC Teaching Fellows program.

Training Overview
Once accepted into the program, all Fellows go through a short, but intensive, pre-service training program designed to prepare Fellows for the challenges of teaching in New York City. Pre-service training for June 2013 Fellows is a seven-week program beginning in mid-June. The program consists of: Fieldwork in a New York City summer school classroom Fellow Advisory sessions (FA) University coursework

The fieldwork component allows Fellows to observe and participate in summer school classrooms with current New York City teachers. In FA sessions, Fellows will spend time with an Advisor and other Teaching Fellows focusing on the practical skills necessary to become effective beginning teachers. Finally, Masters degree coursework allows Fellows to build a foundation of knowledge and skills needed to be effective in the classroom. During pre-service training, Fellows receive a small stipend to help cover basic living expenses. Evaluation Fellows are held to high standards during training and are given several opportunities to demonstrate their mastery of the curriculum and its principles, as well as receive consistent, applicable feedback on their practice. Fellows will be formally evaluated during training, and by successfully completing our summer pre-service program, Fellows will be eligible to be hired by a public school in New York City. Learn more about the NYC Teaching Fellows pre-service training.

Masters Degree and Certification Overview

One of the key elements of becoming a Teaching Fellow is enrollment in a subsidized Masters degree program. Fellows are eligible to teach full-time under the NY State Transitional B certificate while working toward a Masters degree at one of the NYC Teaching Fellows programs partner universities. The masters degree takes two to three years to complete; the duration varies depending on a Fellows subject area and assigned university. Fellows average two courses (six credits) per term. Coursework and degree titles will also vary by university; however, all programs will meet New York State guidelines for teacher education programs and lead to the next level of certification. More details about specific certification requirements are located on the NY State Certification website. Tuition The New York City Department of Education subsidizes most of the costs of tuition for the masters program (excluding books and materials) at one of several partner universities in NYC. However, each Fellow is responsible for some portion of the masters degree tuition, and the amount will be deducted

over time from the Fellows regular paycheck. (June 2012 Fellows are responsible for $6,600; the amount for June 2013 has not yet been finalized.) In addition to the Master of Education coursework, New York State teacher certification regulations also require that all teachers have coursework in a range of liberal arts subjects. While each universitys specific requirements vary, some Fellows may need to take additional coursework to fulfill a New York State required liberal arts core. Any cost associated with additional coursework necessary to make up liberal arts credit deficits (also known as the general education core) is the responsibility of the Fellow. Learn more about the masters degree and certification earned through the Fellowship.

Job Search Overview

Fellows are eligible to be hired at any school within the NYC Department of Education; however, we encourage Fellows to focus on high-need schools and communities, including schools with a large population of low-income students and/or students in need of special-education services. Most Fellows secure positions in Brooklyn or the Bronx, the two highest need boroughs in New York City. During the enrollment process, Fellows will be asked to indicate their preferred borough in which to search for a position in the subject area they are training to teach. Mutual Consent Teaching Fellows are not assigned or placed in schools by the Fellows program, and participation in the Fellowship is not a guarantee of employment. Rather, Teaching Fellows are hired through a process of mutual consent, meaning that both the principal and the Fellow agree to the hiring decision. This process facilitates better long-term matches for both schools and teachers. Fellows are responsible for identifying and securing a position that meets the needs of NYC schools and their preferences. NYCTF and Your Job Search NYC Teaching Fellows staff serves as a reference for Fellows throughout the job-search process. Fellows will have access to job postings, school interview events, and Department of Education job fairs in order to connect with principals and secure a full-time teaching position. NYCTF staff will act as an information clearinghouse for both Fellows and schools, working with principals to set up interview opportunities when they notify us about vacancies. Our role is to support Fellows in the job-search process and advise about how best to search for a position. Learn more about the job search process and finding a position in NYC schools.

Teaching Career Overview

By joining the program, Fellows demonstrate their commitment to raising student achievement and increasing learning opportunities for students in New York Citys public schools. Once in the classroom, Fellows are responsible for achieving significant academic growth with all of their students. Fellows will hold themselves accountable by measuring student outcomes in their classrooms and making changes to their teaching practice in order to achieve measurable progress in student performance. While Fellows are required to teach in the New York City public school system for the duration of the Masters degree program, it is the Department of Educations hope and expectation is that they will continue to teach in New York City public schools beyond their time in the Fellowship. Three-quarters of Fellows teach for at least three years and half will teach at least five years. It takes years to become an excellent teacher, and we place great value on the retention of Fellows in NYC public school classrooms. Each Fellow becomes a salaried employee of the NYC Department of Education with full benefits when s/he begins teaching in a regular, full-time position. The starting salary for Teaching Fellows is the same

as that for all other beginning teachers in New York City public schools; during the 2013-2014 school year, a Fellow with only a Bachelor's degree and no additional coursework can currently expect to earn an annual salary of $45,530. Fellows with advanced degrees may be eligible for a salary differential, which will be determined on an individual basis by the Department of Education after hiring. Learn more about current NYC Teaching Fellows experiences in NYC public schools.