NYC Men Teach
Part of the Young Men’s Initiative, NYC Men Teach is a partnership between the Office of the Mayor, the New York City Public Schools and CUNY which aims to improve the diversity of the NYC teaching workforce by adding 1,000 male teachers of color into the teacher pipeline, a goal it surpassed by 2018. NYC Men Teach at CUNY builds upon our commitment to educate and support students in urban schools, and highlights the importance of deep clinical, culturally-relevant and restorative practice. Recruitment efforts focus on college students at 16 CUNY campuses, with new outreach to high school students interested in teaching.
Eligibility
Brooklyn College is seeking eligible applicants with a desire to:
- educate the next generation of leaders,
- engage with classrooms and communities with cultural relevancy, and
- empower young people by reflecting their value in the classroom and to the city.
In order to be eligible for this program, applicants typically meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled CUNY student who is accepted into, or intends to apply to, a CUNY Teacher Education program
- Interested in becoming a certified teacher in New York State
- Academically qualified with a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA
- Experience working/volunteering in urban communities
- Committed to working/teaching in a New York City public school
- Have already completed 24 credits toward an associate degree or 45 credits toward a bachelor’s degree, or be currently enrolled in a CUNY graduate teacher education program
Enrolled CUNY students who do not meet the full criteria should still apply, and may be accepted as a “pipeline” student with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
Benefits
The NYC Men Teach program provides academic and financial support to program participants, with the goal of supporting them through the certification and hiring process so they can enter the New York teaching workforce as effective urban educators. Program participants may receive monthly MetroCards, free certification exam practice tests, and other financial incentives as well as access to a dedicated program counselor who will help with advisement and academic supports.
Note: All programs and activities of the NYC Men Teach program are open to all eligible applicants, without regard to race, gender, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.
Learn more about the NYC Men Teach program and apply today!
More Information
Visit the NYC Men Teach website for more information and to apply online.
Shemeka Brathwaite
Program Manager
Brooklyn College
2204 James Hall
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
P: 718.951.5000 ext. 3583