The Teacher Academy at CUNY
The Teacher Academy is a four-year program of undergraduate study in mathematics or science education. Its purpose is to encourage talented high school graduates to become mathematics and science teachers for New York City middle and high schools.
The Teacher Academy is located on ten CUNY campuses-Borough of Manhattan Community college, Brooklyn College, The City College, College of Staten Island, Hostos Community college, Hunter College, Lehman College, Queens College, Queensboro Community College, and York College.
The cornerstone of The Teacher Academy is the partnership between CUNY and the New York City Department of Education, begun with generous funding from the Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation as part of the New York City Partnership for Teacher Excellence. Teacher Academy students begin working in host schools in their first year.
Each student who enrolls in The Teacher Academy is eligible for:
- Four years of tuition and fees, leading to a baccalaureate degree in mathematics or science with initial certification to teach in middle and/or high school;
- Stipends for internships during the school year and summer;
- A full-time teaching position within the New York City Department of Education upon successful completion of The Teacher Academy program including course work, field work, and pre-employment screening. Please visit the New York State Education Department website at http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert for certification requirements.
In order to retain The Teacher Academy scholarship, at the end of their first year of study, students must commit to working in a high need New York City public school for at least two years after graduation. The New York City Department of Education commits to students that each new teacher placed in a New York City school will receive one-on-one mentoring in order to ensure success in the classroom. Teacher Academy students will develop and maintain a network of fellow graduates and former faculty for ongoing guidance while on the job.
The Teacher Academy at Brooklyn College is a unique program offering Brooklyn College students the opportunity to become members of a community of science and mathematics educators at the College and at our exceptional host schools throughout Brooklyn.
Teacher Academy