Job Requirements + Applications: Early Childhood

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Aspiring 3K and Pre-K teachers must apply through one of the New York City Public Schools teacher application systems. Please select the application that best matches your background and qualifications. 

• I am a NY State-certified teacher (or will be certified by September 1, 2024) 
• I am a not-yet-certified Study Plan Lead Teacher or a NY State-certified Assistant Teacher (Level I or higher) 
• I am certified to teach in another state 
• I am certified or obtained my degree in another country 
• I am a current NYCPS (New York City Public Schools) teacher but want to teach 3K or Pre-K 

I am a NY State-certified teacher (or will be certified by September 1) 

The NYC Public Schools Teacher Application for full-time teaching positions for the 2024-25 school year is now open! If you are a New York State-certified teacher, or are on track to be certified by September 1, 2025, we recommend applying ASAP.

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I am a not-yet-certified Study Plan Lead Teacher or a NY State-certified Assistant Teacher (Level I or higher) 

The application for not-yet-certified early childhood teachers (lead teachers on a study plan, assistant teachers, and teacher's aides) is currently closed. It will reopen in spring 2025.

I am certified to teach in another state 

• You should refer to the New York State Department of Education’s webpage for out-of-state applicants (reciprocity) to determine your next steps in becoming certified to teach in New York State.  
• Follow the steps to apply for certification through the New York State Education Department; and learn more about applying to teach in a NYC public school as a certified teacher candidate. 
• All applicants should indicate their interest in 3K and Pre-K in Step 3 of the application and remain open to teaching at a NYC Early Education Center (CBO). 

I am certified or obtained my degree in another country 

• Please go to the New York State Higher Education website to learn more about documents and eligibility requirements to teach in NY State with a non-US degree. 
• You may also have to go through the process to have your international credits evaluated by the World Education Services.  
• You may be eligible to be a Study Plan Lead Teacher in a NYC Early Education Center (CBO).   

I am a current NYCPS (New York City Public Schools) teacher but want to teach 3K or Pre-K 

• If you are interested in applying for Pre-K and/or 3K positions in NYC District Schools or Pre-K Centers, you may log in to the Open Market Transfer system and search for open positions at the 3K and Pre-K level. 
• If you are interested in applying for Pre-K and/or 3K positions at a CBO, please contact our office directly to discuss your next steps and to learn of opportunities available near you. You may reach us at teachnycprek@schools.nyc.gov.