Public school teachers in New York City play a crucial role to the functioning of the city. Teachers are one of the greatest influences in the life of a child. However, it is important to understand that being a teacher is not just a role; it is an occupation. This paper will explain what one needs to do to become a teacher in New York City, and the reasons why that might be desirable. I will also explain how much teachers get paid and which union represents them. All New York City teachers are members of the United Federation of Teachers by default. I will briefly outline a history of teaching in New York City to understand how the profession became what it is today. I will also analyze the results of a survey conducted by my class to understand what public views are of the occupation. A license is required to teach in public schools in most states, including New York. There are various routes one can take to obtain this license; the typical route is by first completing a Bachelor's Degree from a teacher education program, preferably at an accredited school.
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[...] steps are complete, one can begin the licensing procedure.[ii] Nationally, elementary and secondary school teachers earn an average of $50,090 annually, $62,490 in the state of New York, and $78,400 in New York City, as seen in the chart in the appendix. Fringe benefits can vary but generally include health insurance and retirement benefits. The New York Case NY Statistics on this Occupation Today Starting salaries for New York City teachers range from $45,530 to $74,796, depending upon the applicant's level of education and experience. [...]
[...] The coalition planned a rally protest city and state education cuts” for March 19 at City Hall.[xxvii] The “Keep the Promises” coalition continued to advocate its demands and needs at City Hall for months to fight the detrimental budget cuts.[xxviii] Various coalitions affiliated with UFT, including New Yorkers for Smaller Classes, Keep the Promises, the Coalition for Educational Justice, and The One New York: Fighting for Fairness, continue to fight relentlessly for the government to meet needs in schools. Although small improvements have been made, the economic recession still looms. [...]
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