Certification

NYC Teaching Fellows are considered “nontraditional” teachers, since they have not completed a traditional degree program in education prior to starting in the classroom. This means that upon enrollment in the NYC Teaching Fellows, you will need to earn a temporary teaching license called a “Transitional B Certificate” in order to qualify for teaching positions in New York City.

In addition to participating in education coursework at your assigned university, Fellows are responsible for completing these steps:

• Preparing for your New York State certification exams
• Passing your exams
• Paying for the cost of exams and any additional costs of licensing
• Completing New York State workshops (Child Abuse, DASA, School Violence)
• Completing other required paperwork such as fingerprints and background checks

Upon enrolling in the NYC Teaching Fellows, you will receive guidance on the specific steps you need to take to meet certification requirements.