Kindergarten Teacher
Setting: NYC Public School
Academic and Experience Requirements
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Bachelor's Degree AND NYS Teaching Certificate |
Ongoing Training/Professional Development
- Within 3 years of receiving an Initial certificate, teachers must qualify for the terminal-level “Professional certificate” by having satisfactory teaching experience, including a first year of mentored teaching, and an MA degree focused on what they teach.
- Holders of the Professional teaching certificate for classroom teaching must complete 175 hours of professional development every 5 years. This maintains the validity of the Professional certificate in good standing and allows the certificate holder to continue to teach.
- All Professional Development is done through NYC Department of Education
NOTE:
- NYC Public School Teachers help students meet NYS learning standards in all subjects. Get the NYS Learning Standards
- Access frequently asked questions about NYS Certification
- Get more Information on NYS Teacher Certification
- Read More About Alternative Programs to NYS Teacher Certification
- A New York City License is necessary when applying for any NYC public school position. Get more information on NYC Licensing