New Visions Teacher Pathways Program

The Application is Now Open. Deadline: April 1, 2019

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Who We Are

The Teacher Pathways Program, through New Visions for Public Schools, is a 24-month teacher preparation master’s degree program that trains exceptional teachers to work in New Visions Charter High Schools in partnership with Hunter College, CUNY. We provide mentoring, support, graduate coursework, and financial benefits for all Pathways teachers.

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Why Choose the Teacher Pathways Program?

Every young person needs an advocate, a helping hand and a listening ear along the path to success. At New Visions Charter High Schools, our talented, dedicated teachers are a cornerstone to providing our students equal access to educational opportunities. We know that not every excellent teacher takes a direct path to the classroom. The Teacher Pathways program was designed to support individuals who don’t currently have a teaching credential to become teachers in our New Visions Charter High Schools.


As a Pathways Teacher, you will become an integral part of your students’ success. In the span of two years, we’ll help you to attain your goal of becoming an effective, certified educator. You will benefit from one-on-one support from an experienced mentor teacher, and earn your master’s degree in secondary education for grades 7-12 and your initial state teacher certification.

Program Details

Program Benefits

  • Mentoring & Support

    During your first year as a Pathways Teacher, you will be assigned an experienced mentor teacher. Your mentor will meet with you at least twice weekly, observe you teaching, and provide you with feedback, strategies, and coaching. In addition to the support of your mentor, you will also benefit from monthly guidance and feedback from an assistant principal and program coach.

  • Graduate Coursework

    Over 24 months, you’ll earn a master’s degree in secondary education in your content area from Hunter College, CUNY. The course sequence is designed to align with your teaching experiences and provide the theory and research-based strategies you need to become an effective teacher and meet certification requirements. Many courses will be delivered in an online or blended (both online and in-person) format.

  • Competitive Financial Package

    As a Pathways Teacher, you are hired as a full-time teacher at one of our New Visions Charter High Schools as of the beginning of the program in June, and will receive a salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, see an overview of New Visions benefits.  Your tuition at Hunter College is paid directly by New Visions and the salary you will receive is equivalent to the normal New Visions salary schedule, minus the annual cost of tuition and program administrative fees. During the program, Pathways teachers are directly responsible for incidental costs such as fingerprinting, certification exams and applications, workshop fees, books, and transportation

“There always is a teacher to help me. My principal knows me personally. My school really helped me with everything, kept me on track.” Ajifanta M., Student at New Visions Charter High School
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Selection Criteria

We’re looking for individuals who:
  • Are either career-changers or recent college graduates
  • Have a Bachelor’s degree conferred by June 2018
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Are NOT currently certified to teach in the U.S.
  • Submit official GRE scores
  • Have a commitment to changing the lives of New York City’s high-need students
  • Are willing to commit to intensive summer preparation, coursework, and ongoing professional development for your first two years of teaching
  • Must meet the program’s academic eligibility requirements.