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Education Career Outlook in New York

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New York teaches nearly 2.4 million students in over 4,300 schools across 618 school districts. (1)(2) To fully staff these schools, New York State officials predict job openings for 180,000 new teachers within the next decade. That’s 18,000 new teachers a year! (3)

In short, New York needs more educators to support K–12 schools. If you’re passionate about education and empowering the community, there are many opportunities available for you in New York. 

Jobs, Benefits, and Opportunities for NY Teachers

Learn about high-demand teaching jobs, benefits for educators, and the ever-changing NY teaching workforce.

Education Roles in New York

Here are a few of the roles you could consider in a New York classroom!

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Career Coaching in New York

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New York Teacher Certification

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Alternative Teacher Certification in New York

If you have a bachelor’s degree, you may be able to start teaching right away. Learn how TeachNY can help you get started.

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References

  1. Public Education In New York. Ballotpedia. https://ballotpedia.org/Public_education_in_New_York.
  2. New York State Enrollment (2022-2023). New York State Education Department. https://data.nysed.gov/enrollment.php?state
  3. Educator Diversity Report. New York State Education Department. December 2019. https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/educator-quality/educator-diversity-report-december-2019.pdf>
  4. National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d21/tables/dt21_211.60.asp
  5. NYSED Educator Diversity Report. https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/educator-quality/educator-diversity-report-december-2019.pdf&nbsp
  6. “Through peer learning, the benefits of teacher diversity extend beyond classroom walls.” The Brookings Institute https://www.brookings.edu/articles/through-peer-learning-the-benefits-of-teacher-diversity-extend-beyond-classroom-walls/

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