Job Description

NYC Public Schools is the largest public school system in the nation, proudly serving over 900,000 students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Each year, we seek out and hire skilled, passionate, and diverse teachers across all subjects and grade levels. This year, we are on a mission to recruit dedicated and certified Chemistry Teachers for exciting teaching opportunities in our schools, starting in fall 2025. Join us in making a difference!

To apply, visit NYC Teacher Application

Compensation and Benefits

• NYC Public Schools offers competitive starting salaries based on education and years of teaching experience. The starting salary for a teacher with a master's degree and no prior teaching experience is currently $75,017, or $66,733 for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and no previous teaching experience. On September 14, 2025, these salaries will increase to $77,455 and $68,902 , respectively.
• Teachers with prior teaching experience may initiate a compensation 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 Online Support Center for more information.
• Comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, optical, and prescription drugs
• Enrollment in the NYC pension plan
• Opportunities for additional income through a wide array of incentives and school positions that will inspire and challenge you as an educator

Requirements

Candidates must meet the following requirements to teach at NYC Public Schools:

• Possess or be on track to earn New York State teacher certification by September 1, 2025
• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Complete the NYC Teacher Application at NYC Teacher Application

One application gives you access to teaching opportunities at all 1,600 New York City Public Schools across the five boroughs. Visit our website to learn more and apply to teach in New York City today!

AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at

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