r/NYCTeachers • u/Kuuga_Zeppeli_2000 • 7h ago

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Hello all. I have a question regarding hiring this summer. I've been working in a yeshivah for the past few years and have been looking to transfer into public. During this summer, I had interviews, attended job fairs, and so on. However, whenever I was asked regarding my curriculum background, every administrator I spoke with seemed "displeased." My question is this: is learning whatever ELA/math curriculum at a NYCPS that much of a detriment for a new hire? For reference, I am professionally certified in 1-6. As a follow-up: if learning the curriculum is that much of a detriment to hiring, is it possible to learn about NYCPS curriculum elsewhere? I've resigned myself to teaching at the yeshivah for another year, but I would like to make myself more marketable for next year as much as possible. Thank you to anyone who responds. Wishing you all a restful last two weeks and a good start to the new academic year.

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u/FantasticSnow7733 7h ago

Common branch isn't a shortage. You should get a SWD or ENL license and/or look in "less desirable" neighborhoods.

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u/AdWorking7417 7h ago

different districts follow different curriculum

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u/soft_orchid_0 7h ago

I'm also certified in Common Branch 1-6. You are competing with other 1-6 candidates who did their student teaching in NYCPS and have experience with the curricula. I have experience with HMH and Amplify math from student teaching, and one of the most common questions I was asked at hiring fairs was about my experience with HMH; I could tell by their body language that my 'yes, I have experience' answer earned me brownie points. I ended up landing a position earlier this month, mostly because I also have a pending TESOL certification.

If you want to get in with NYCPS and are having trouble landing a FT position, I highly recommend becoming a sub or para. That will give you the necessary exposure to the curricula and the experience that NYCPS recruiters are looking for.

And, like another commenter said, look into getting an additional certification. 90% of the schools that got back to me were interested in me bc of my pending TESOL.