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New Teacher Support

New York City Public Schools offers robust supports for our new teachers - in person, online, and in community settings. 

New Teacher Week 

New Teacher Week is an annual event where new teachers can get inspiration from special guest speakers, learn about key policies, engage with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), and network with their fellow teachers. 

Mentorship 

Every teacher will be assigned a mentor by their school to support them through their first year of teaching. Mentor support includes:  

  • Resources for planning units and lessons  
  • Classroom inter-visitations and debriefs  
  • Reflections on your teaching practice  
  • Professional goal setting  

First Class  

First Class is a digital newsletter designed specifically for NYC Public School's newest teachers and their mentors. It's full of tools, resources, and recommendations designed to help teachers have a successful first year in the classroom. 

New Teacher Surveys 

The experiences, satisfaction, and professional needs of all first-year NYC Public School teachers are surveyed at the beginning and end of each school year. This information provides school and central administrators with insight into the experiences of new teachers citywide, ultimately helping them to better serve the needs of these educators. 

The NYC Teacher Application for certified teachers is now open!

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96% of new teachers at NYC Public Schools said their mentor helped them develop as a teacher

 

"Following my lifelong dream to become a teacher, I can say this year has been one of the most fulfilling years of my life."

-a new NYCPS teacher