Teach Cybersecurity

Career & Technical Education (CTE) teachers bring a passion for education and a wealth of professional experience to the classroom. Candidates with experience in high-demand fields, like information technology , are uniquely positioned to prepare high school students for successful future careers.

NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) is actively recruiting career changers with a background in the protection of internet-connected systems such as hardware, software, and data from cyberthreats to teach cybersecurity in NYCPS CTE classrooms.

For more information about teaching CTE in NYC, or to attend an upcoming information session, please visit our website..

To apply now, visit NYC Teacher Application.

Compensation and Benefits :

NYC Public Schools offers competitive starting salaries based on education and years of teaching experience. The starting salary for a teacher with a master's degree and no prior teaching experience is currently $75,017, or $66,733 for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and no previous teaching experience. On September 14, 2025, these salaries will increase to $77,455 and $68,902, respectively.

Comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, optical, and prescription drugs

Enrollment in a pension plan

Opportunities for additional income through a wide array of incentives and school positions that will inspire and challenge you as an educator

AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at OEO