Student Career Services
The School of Education works closely with the Magner Career Center to offer events, resources, and services designed to prepare future educators, counselors, and school leaders for successful careers. Through ongoing partnerships with employers, alumni, faculty, and staff, the center develops programs that address the unique professional needs of School of Education students.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the School of Education who actively engage in internships and Magner Career Center programs have gone on to impactful roles across New York City and beyond. Alumni have secured positions such as:
- English teacher, Midwood High School
- Bilingual school psychologist, NYC Department of Education (NYCDOE)
- College adviser, Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center
- Kindergarten teacher, Achievement First
- Special education teacher, Harlem Children’s Zone
- Middle school special education teacher, NYC Public Schools
These success stories underscore how experiential learning, mentoring, and career preparation can open pathways to meaningful educational careers.
Internships and Employers
Through job fairs, internship databases, classroom partnerships, and panel events, the Magner Career Center connects School of Education students with a wide variety of employers, including:
- New York City Public Schools
- New York City Board of Education
- Brooklyn Children’s Museum
- Reading Partners
- Jumpstart
- Advocates for Children of New York
Students with financial need can apply for internship stipends, awarded twice a year, to ensure equitable access to unpaid internship opportunities.
Employers continually seek School of Education students and alumni through bi-annual job fairs and the college’s job search platform, Handshake.
Employers Hiring School of Education Students and Alumni
A sample of organizations actively hiring includes:
- Achievement First
- Boys & Girls Club
- Bright Horizons
- DREAM Charter School
- Harlem Children’s Zone
- Jumpstart
- Kaplan
- Reading Partners
- Uncommon Schools
These employers value the preparation, passion, and professionalism that School of Education students bring to classrooms and youth programs.
Alumni Mentoring Program
The Magner Career Center’s Alumni Mentor Program pairs students with mentors working across the education landscape. Students gain insights, guidance, and networking opportunities from mentors at luncheons, networking nights, and skill‑building events that help students make strong professional connections as they prepare to enter the education field.
Additional Services
The Magner Career Center also offers:
- Company visits
- Career planning and assessments
- LinkedIn training
- Résumé and cover letter reviews
- Interview preparation
Get connected. Get experience. Get hired.
The Magner Career Center is the most powerful career resource available to School of Education students.