The New York City Department of Education (DOE) is the largest public school system in the nation. It serves more than one million students in over 1,800 schools (including charter schools) and employs some 150,000 staff.
Where Does Our Funding Come From? Funding generally comes from income and corporate taxes, property taxes, and sales taxes.
The Human Resources Administration ( HRA ) is the nation's largest social services agency and assists over three million low‐income and vulnerable New Yorkers annually through the effective and efficient administration of more than 12 major public benefits programs, which reflects this Administration's priority of ...
The Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) Recruitment Incentive Program awards eligible new teachers a one-time $3,400 award for one year of service at a TOT-eligible school, encouraging talented educators to teach where they are most needed.
Health Benefits Coverage for teachers and their families begins on the first day of employment. Teachers also receive dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits through the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) Welfare Fund. To learn more, visit the New York City Office of Labor Relation's website.
DOE employees are eligible for many additional benefits, including commuter benefits, a college savings program, and employee discounts on everything from technology and media to travel and education. In addition, scholarships, financial incentives, and other special programs are available for many employees.
New York is so unaffordable for teachers largely because housing costs are so high. The median rent in New York is $3,047, up 3.2% from 2023 and nearly twice the nationwide median of $1,647.