Career, Professional and Partnership Development (CPPD)

The Hunter College School of Education, Career, Professional, and Partnership Development (CPPD) empowers students and alumni to excel in diverse education fields. We provide job search resources and support, New York State Teacher Certification Exam Test Preparation, and career development events. These efforts ensure that participants are equipped with both practical skills and holistic support to navigate the hiring process and thrive in their educational careers.

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Contact

212-772-5310
cppd@hunter.cuny.edu

Job Search Resources and Support

Visit the Career, Professional and Partnership Development (CPPD) Google Classroom for resources for your job search.

Use Handshake to Find a Job

Handshake is the school’s official job/internship portal. Thousands of employers are hiring students on Handshake.

Once you fill in your career interests, you’ll get personalized recommendations for jobs and events and direct outreach from employers interested in students like you—80% of students with a complete Handshake profile get messaged by employers!

Activate your account at app.joinhandshake.com.
- Enter your .edu email address and other basic information.
- Career Services will need to approve your account. You will receive an email once approved.
- For support, review the resources on the Handshake website.
Download the Handshake app from Apple or Google Play so you get notifications on the latest jobs, events, and employers.
Check out this article to learn more, “5 Reasons You Need Handshake More Than Other Career Sites”.

Find and Apply for Jobs in New York City Public Schools

Visit the New York City Department of Education’s How To Apply page for complete information on the application process and job search. There are two steps to the hiring process. First, teachers apply through an online application. Then if your application is accepted, you can begin connecting with principals at schools that interest you.

An independent website, Get Selected, is an additional source of information on New York City public schools. GetSelected matches teachers with schools based on school culture and other criteria to find the ‘best fit’.

Find and Apply for Substitute Teaching Jobs in New York City Public Schools

Information on substitute teaching with NYC Public Schools can be found on the NYC Public Schools Substitute Teaching page.

Find and Apply for jobs in City Charter Schools

Charter schools are publicly funded schools that are free and open to all students but operate autonomously. New York City charter schools establish their own hiring processes are not subject to the same hiring restrictions as NYCDOE schools.

You can visit the website of the New York City Center for Charter Schools to see a list of charter schools by borough, grade level, or district, along with links to each school’s website. Each New York City charter school also has school portal on the NYC DOE website, which includes basic information and links to the school’s Learning Environment Survey and Progress Report.The NYC Center for Charter Schools also maintains a list of available teaching positions at charter schools. Many New York City charter schools also post openings on the Idealist job board, located at Idealist. You are also advised to visit each school’s website for information on available positions and the hiring process.

Find and Apply for Jobs in New York City Private and Independent Schools

Most private schools now have websites that include a description of the mission, atmosphere and school ratings, as well as current and projected needs for faculty and staff. The website Private School Review also maintains profiles of private schools.

New York State Teacher Certification Exam (NYSTCE) Test Preparation

Career, Partnership and Professional Development (CPPD) offers test preparation workshops for the Educating All Students (EAS) and the Multi-Subject Content Specialty Tests (CST) required for New York State Certification. Visit the New York State Teacher Certification Exams (NYSTCE) Preparation Workshops Events Page for a complete list of upcoming workshops and to RSVP. Space is limited.