After creating an account, you will be asked to verify your eligibility by responding to a series of questions regarding your eligibility.
When ready, click on the Check Eligibility button on the right of the screen.
Once you have completed this section, click "Save my Profile." Please note, you will not be able to proceed to the rest of the application until you have completed this section.
Applicants frequently answer these questions incorrectly and will not have access to their applications as a result! Please complete the eligibility section of the application carefully and review your answers before submitting.
Review the chart below to help determine whether you are eligible to apply for the NYC Teaching Collaborative:
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Eligibility Criteria |
Eligible Candidates: |
Ineligible Candidates: |
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Bachelor’s degree |
Received a bachelor’s degree prior to 1/15/2024
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Will not have received a bachelor’s degree by 1/15/2024 |
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Undergraduate GPA (Graduate GPA cannot be considered in place of the undergraduate GPA.)
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1. Have an undergraduate final cumulative GPA of 2.5 - 4.0.* *If you have an undergraduate GPA of 2.50 to 2.99, you will be required to write a GPA Statement that outlines any factors that may have impacted your undergraduate GPA and why you feel you will be able to succeed in a rigorous master’s program 2. Have an undergraduate final cumulative GPA below 2.5 AND a completed graduate degree with a final cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or above *If you have an undergraduate GPA below a 2.50 AND you earned a graduate degree, you are still REQUIRED to write a GPA statement. Your application will be marked INCOMPLETE if you do not include a GPA Statement. |
Have an undergraduate GPA below a 2.5 AND have not earned a graduate degree with a final cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above |
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Authorization to work in the United States |
Must be one of the following: 1. U.S. citizen 2. Permanent resident of the United States with a valid green card 3. Holder of U.S. Employment Authorization Documents that confirm your ability to work in the U.S. through July 2026 4. Holder of U.S. Employment Authorization Documents that can be re-verified for work authorization each year through July 2026 |
Are not one of the following: 1. U.S. citizen 2. Permanent resident of the United States with a valid green card 3. Holder of U.S. Employment Authorization Documents that confirm your ability to work in the U.S. through July 2026 4. Holder of U.S. Employment Authorization Documents that can be re-verified for work authorization each year through July 2026
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Teacher Certification
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Have never been certified to teach at the early childhood, elementary or secondary levels in the United States, including Puerto Rico
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Are currently certified to teach at the early childhood, elementary or secondary levels in the United States, including Puerto Rico OR Have an expired teaching certification at the early childhood, elementary or secondary levels in the United States, including Puerto Rico
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Teacher Preparation Program Candidate may need to provide information about any teacher training program they have participated in before eligibility can be determined. |
Have never earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree that could lead to being certified as a teacher in the United States, including Puerto Rico OR Have never started pre-service training in the following alternative certification programs: NYC Teaching Fellows, NYC Teaching Collaborative, Pathways to PE, Teach for America (TFA) |
Have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree that could lead to being certified as a teacher in the United States, including Puerto Rico (If you have completed student teaching, you likely are NOT eligible to apply or participate.) OR Have started but did not finish pre-service training in the following alternative certification programs: NYC Teaching Fellows, NYC Teaching Collaborative, Pathways to PE, Teach for America (TFA)
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English language fluency |
Are fully fluent in written and spoken English
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Are not fully fluent in written and spoken English |
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Prior experience in the NYC Department of Education |
Have no prior experience in the NYC Public Schools OR Have served as a per-diem substitute teacher, paraprofessional, teacher's aide, parent coordinator, other school-based staff, central office staff, etc.
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Have taught as a certified, full-time teacher in the NYC Public Schools OR Have taught in NYC Public Schools with a Transitional B certification or a BA certification |