NYC Men Teach

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NYC Men Teach

is a cross-agency enterprise with the Young Men’s Initiative, NYC Department of Education, City University of New York, Center for Economic Opportunity and Teach for America that is committed to improving educational, employment, and justice outcomes for young Black, Latino and Asian men committed to educating today’s diverse student population; supporting each other’s professional and leadership development; and empowering the communities they serve.

Eligibility

Currently enrolled CUNY student
Enrolled or intention to enroll in teacher education program
Undergraduate applicants must have completed a minimum of 45 credits
Graduate applicants must be enrolled in a graduate teacher education program
Pursuing or intent to pursue first, initial certification
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Demonstrated commitment to working in urban communities
Future commitment to working/teaching in high need-needs urban school district

Benefits of participation

Advisement on courses, certification exams and other requirements for teacher certification
Advisement on certification support services (e.g. workshops, tutoring, etc.)
Information on financial aid, academic support and other eligibility services
Practice test for EAS exam
Voucher for ATS-W, CST, EAS, and edTPA exams.
Book voucher for spring and fall semesters
Monthly MetroCards for spring, and fall semesters

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. Apply and see eligibility.