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.
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.
Your Benefits Generous Pension Plans (The New York Employees' Retirement System) Health Benefits. Dental and Vision Coverage. Prescription Drug Program. 401(k) and 457(k) Retirement Savings Programs. U.S. Savings Bonds. Flexible Spending Program. Training and Professional Development.
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.
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.