nyc: I am from PA and I just got my degree as a high school history teacher. I am planning on moving to NYC to look for a job teaching. Any tips? Where do I look for job openings? Is there a website or somewhere to find out more info? What type of certifications/tests do I have to take? What is the salaray for NYC teachers? Any areas in particular? Any other tips?|||If you want to teach in NYc your best bet is to go to the Teach NYC website. They have all salary info, requirements, job fair info, etc there. Job fairs are your best way of getting a job there as they do not post future jobs on a steady basis. Information on scheduling an interview also there. Certification is a lengthy process but reciprocity agreements with PA should take care of that. You should check their website asap so you will be realy for Sept. Unfortunately, without experience or really good connections it is very difficult to get a job in the surrounding areas, like Westchester County. History / Social Studies is also not a high demand area. Good luck.|||The cost of living in New York is terrible (I live in upstate New York). There are lots of jobs in New York City schools, but a lot of the schools have tough populations. In most upstate New York Cities, there's aren't many jobs available because the population is decreasing and the economy isn't that great. The suburban schools do pay well, though and have decent benefits.... you have to work hard to find a job, though. :) If you're looking for jobs, your best bet is to find districts online and make direct contact with them. Ask for good neighborhoods and districts, then just give them a phone call and ask if they're hiring. There are also many job fairs-- most of these are simple meet-and-greet occasions with short screening iterviews-- but it can give you some leads. If you're looking for lower cost-of-living and more available teaching jobs, try: Las Vegas, Florida, Carolina, and Arizona. These places have growing economies, lower taxes, and lower cost-of-living. There's an eBook about that may help you-- "Guide to Getting the Teaching Job of Your Dreams" http://www.iwantateachingjob.com It has advice on where to find jobs, interview tips, common teacher interview questions, and lots of other job hunting tips for teachers. Maybe it can help you. Good luck to you!!|||Why would you want to go to somewhere like NYC to teach, where the overall education system is extremely lacking? Find a wealthy suburb to teach in instead, youll make far more and will have far better living conditions