AN OVERVIEW OF HIRING

Early Commitment

• Early Commitment Stipend: Frequently Asked Questions
• How can I find schools interested in Early Commitment hiring?
• How to Make an Early Commitment
• What happens if the school does not ultimately receive the budget for my position?
• What is Early Commitment?
• Which districts are eligible to participate in Early Commitment?

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Searching for Schools

• Video Tutorial: Searching for Vacancies in the New Teacher Finder (NTF)
• Who is a peer recruiter?
• How can I prepare for my job search?
• What is a DBN (District Borough Number)?
• How do I find a list of District 75 Programs?
• How do I find a list of Bilingual Programs?

Information Sessions

• NYCPS Job Search Workshop
• NYPCS Job Search Workshop: Spotlight on the Students with Disabilities Position Landscape and District 75

Hiring Needs

• I keep hearing about teaching positions in the Bronx and Brooklyn - why?
• How do I know which schools have teaching positions available?
• Where are NYCPS teachers typically hired?
• What teacher certifications are in need at NYCPS?

Cover Letters and Resumes

• What should I have on my resume?
• Do you recommend including a cover letter with my resume?
• How should I write my cover letter?
• Is a portfolio required?
• How do I prepare a portfolio?

Interviews and Demo Lessons

• Additional Resources for Teacher Interview Preparation
• Who will I interact with during the hiring process?
• How should I prepare for an interview?
• Sample Interview Questions
• Does NYC Public Schools provide reimbursement for travel expenses related to attending an interview?
• How should I follow up after my interview?

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Responding to Job Offers

• How do I accept a job offer?
• How do I get added to the payroll after accepting a new position?
• How do I decline a position?

Support

• Frequently Asked Questions about Radancy Virtual Networking Events
• How do I use the New Teacher Finder (NTF)?
• How do I prepare for a virtual networking event?
• What should I include in an initial email to a principal or hiring manager?
• The principal is not responding to my email. What can I do?
• I am not actively looking for a position for September. Will there be positions available after then? How can I stay in the New Teacher Finder?