Application Process

Interested in applying to the NYC Teaching Fellows program? Keep reading for more information about how the process works and what you need to do.

1. READ THE WEBSITE.

Before you do anything else, read through the material on this website carefully. It covers everything from the structure of the New York City public school system to the types of courses you might take as a Fellow. Familiarize yourself with the details of the program.

Additionally, the NYC Teaching Fellows program holds regular information sessions for individuals interested in applying. To register for an information session, click here.

2. CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY.

Applicants to the program must meet a number of eligibility requirements in order to be considered. Make sure you're eligible!

3. APPLY.

Apply online today! Applying is easy with our online application. Please note that you must complete your application electronically.

A complete application includes the following: 

• Two Essays
• Resume
• Online application form

Essays
Candidates are required to submit two essays as part of the application. Each essay must be between 400 and 600 words and address the following two prompts:

1) Why do you want to be a teacher?  What experiences have led you to want to teach in a high-need school in New York City?

*Please include in your response any volunteer or employment experience you may have working with children and/or young adults in high-need communities.

2) Describe something you have accomplished that makes you proud.  What did you learn from this experience that might help you to ensure high academic achievement for all of your students?

These essays provide us with information not captured elsewhere in the application. This should not be a general philosophy of teaching but should offer insight on why you are applying to teach. Candidates should complete their essays in a separate word processing document and either upload or copy and paste it when completing the online application form.

Resume
The resume should clearly outline your work history, including dates of employment and descriptions of responsibilities and accomplishments. In addition to providing employment information, the resume is the best way for candidates to highlight previous achievements – both academic and professional – along with any community involvement or volunteer experience. The resume document should be created prior to applying online and uploaded when completing the online application form.

Online Application Form

The completed online application form requires general contact information, as well as information about undergraduate coursework and GPA. It is possible for you to begin an online application, save the initial information entered, and return at a later time to complete and submit full materials. 

4. INTERVIEW (if invited).

Applicants demonstrating potential will be invited to participate in an interview event. If you applied for the 2008-09 Midyear program, you should know whether you have been invited to an interview within approximately two to four weeks of submitting your completed application. (We will begin notifying June 2009 applicants by October.) Not all applicants will be invited to interview.

You must be prepared to interview in New York City and submit one unofficial transcript from each university attended within two to three weeks of being invited. The interview event will include a teaching sample, a discussion with other candidates, a written response, and a personal interview. Please note: if you received a Bachelor's degree from a non-U.S. university, you will need to have your transcripts evaluated by a foreign education translation service and submit the evaluation with your transcript.
 

5. WAIT FOR A DECISION.

Based on the strengths of your application and interview, the Fellowship will decide whether or not you are right for the program. Final admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. In general, you can expect to hear from us within three to five weeks after your interview date.