Learn everything you need to know about becoming a teacher in New York. It’s why we’re here.
At TeachNY, we envision a world where all kids have access to great educators.
Why? Because teachers matter. In fact, teacher quality is the #1 in-school factor that affects student learning—and qualified teachers make a lifelong impact.
And New York needs more educators: The state anticipates needing as many as 180,000 new teachers over the next decade.
What does it mean for you? It means you can make a big impact as a teacher in New York.
Our mission is to end the statewide teacher shortage and help talented people from all backgrounds enter the profession.
We're here to find and support the next generation of teachers and ensure New York's students have the teachers they deserve.
Teaching is a fulfilling, creative and powerful profession. But how do you know if it’s right for you? And how do you get started in the profession?
TeachNY is here to make it easy to explore teaching and take steps to become a teacher.
We support future teachers from all backgrounds, from high school students to college grads, career changers to school staff members. No matter where you’re starting, we’ll help you learn about the career—and find a path that fits your life.
Here are some of the tools and resources we offer, all free:
TeachNY launched in March 2024, as part of a partnership between the New York State Education Department and TEACH.org. TeachNY is made possible thanks to our generous philanthropic funders. We’re proud to be leading the way to find the next generation of great New York teachers.
TEACH.org began in 2015 with clear goals: Reduce the national teacher shortage, elevate the image of the teaching profession and support anyone interested in becoming a teacher. TEACH has since grown into one of the nation’s largest and most effective teacher recruitment organizations.
Media resources for TEACH New York, recruiters for the next generation of teachers.
Read More(1) Teachers Matter: Understanding Teachers’ Impact on Student Achievement.” RAND. https://www.rand.org/education-and-labor/projects/measuring-teacher-effectiveness/teachers-matter.html.
(2) Lee, Se Woong. "Pulling Back the Curtain: Revealing the Cumulative Importance of High-Performing, Highly Qualified Teachers on Students’ Educational Outcome.” Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 40(3), 359-381. https://doi.org/10.3102/0162373718769379.
(3) “Rebuild NY's Teacher Workforce.” Governor Kathy Hochul. https://www.governor.ny.gov/2022-state-state/rebuild-new-yorks-teacher-workforce-and-reimagine-higher-education.
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