Career & Technical Education - No Teaching Certification Required

Career & Technical Education (CTE) teachers bring a passion for education and a wealth of professional experience to the classroom. Candidates with experience in high-demand fields are uniquely positioned to prepare high school students for successful future careers.

NYC Public Schools is actively recruiting career changers to become passionate Career & Technical Education teachers in 16 different industry areas, across hundreds of programs, citywide.

The industry areas of highest need include:

Technology

• Data analysis
• Cybersecurity
• Software development
• Computer Science

Healthcare

• Nursing
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Laboratory Technology

Business

• Marketing
• Operations
• Management
• Accounting
• Finance

Trades and Technical Services

• Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Electrical/Electrical Technology

For more information about teaching CTE in NYC, or to attend an upcoming information session, please visit here.

To apply, visit the NYC Teacher Application.

Compensation and Benefits

• NYC Public Schools offers competitive starting salaries based on education and years of teaching experience. Beginning September 14, 2026, the starting salary for a teacher with a master’s degree and no prior teaching experience will be $80,166, or $71,314 for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and no prior teaching experience.
• Teachers may initiate a salary review process after they begin teaching that considers levels of education, degrees, and years of full-time teaching experience. An increase in compensation may be backdated. Visit the Support Center for more information.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, optical, and prescription drugs
• Pension and tax-deferred retirement plan
• Opportunities to increase income through hiring incentives and leadership programs

AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DOE Non-Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/policies/non-discrimination-policy.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.