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High School Students

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Elementary School Classroom: Enthusiastic Teacher Holding Tablet Computer Explains Lesson to Brilliant Young Children. Kids Learning Programming Languages, Internet Safety and Software Design

Make a difference in your students' lives!

Has a teacher ever inspired you? Teachers note that this is the most rewarding part of teaching.

Has a teacher ever inspired you? Teachers note that this is the most rewarding part of teaching.

Has a teacher ever inspired you? Teachers note that this is the most rewarding part of teaching.

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Teacher and students using flower shapes In Montessori school

Be a changemaker!

A career in education is a powerful way to help make your community a better place.

A career in education is a powerful way to help make your community a better place.

A career in education is a powerful way to help make your community a better place.

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Middle aged black female teacher smiling in school corridor

Join a supportive and balanced work environment!

Teachers have access to great health and retirement benefits and a schedule that allows time off to be with family and friends. There is always room to learn, grow and advance in your career.

Teachers have access to great health and retirement benefits and a schedule that allows time off to be with family and friends. There is always room to learn, grow and advance in your career.

Teachers have access to great health and retirement benefits and a schedule that allows time off to be with family and friends. There is always room to learn, grow and advance in your career.

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Interested in becoming a NYS teacher?

Becoming a New York State Teacher is a career-building decision. The quickest pathway to becoming a teacher begins in high school–by graduating! Once you graduate high school, your next step is to attend a teacher preparation program at college or university.

Teach Your Talent

Teaching as a career means you can find paid work in nearly any community, have a school year work schedule, and be a part of growing the next generation’s leaders. What are you passionate about? Writing? Basketball? Math? Art? Video Games? Share your love of learning with the next generation.

Next Steps

Take the next step…

Graduate High School!
Check with your local BOCES for teacher preparation partnerships!
Ask your school counselor for information on community college!

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