BMCC is proud to be one of the nine campuses at CUNY that make up the Teacher Academy, an exciting and innovative program designed to prepare a new generation of exceptional middle and high school mathematics and science teachers.

The Teacher Academy’s aim is to take students with an interest in mathematics and science who want to make a difference and provide a carefully designed program to produce accomplished mathematicians and scientists who, through the guidance of outstanding CUNY faculty and regular participation in New York City classrooms, are masters of the art of teaching.

Curriculum

BMCC’s Teacher Academy program allows students to complete their first two years of study at BMCC majoring in biology, chemistry or mathematics. Teacher Academy students then transfer to The City College of New York (CCNY) as juniors to complete their final two years of study-- ultimately graduating and completing the certification requirements for a full-time teaching position in New York City.

Why become a NYC mathematics or science teacher?

A chronic shortage of qualified mathematics and science teachers has created national competition for such educators. The competition has forced NYC to strengthen its recruitment efforts. The city needs hundreds of mathematics and science teachers “simply to fill routine vacancies created by retirements, sabbaticals, leaves of absence and attrition.” To attract new teachers and keep others from leaving, NYC has several special recruitment and certification programs, and offers competitive salaries and other benefits that include housing subsidies.
(NY Times 4/19/06)

Why become a Teacher Academy student at BMCC?

• Financial support for eligible students
• Possible scholarship funding from the BMCC foundation
• A summer program with classes, tutoring and field trips
• A cadre of special tutors to assist students in all subjects year-round
• Teaching assistantships at BMCC and internships at middle and high schools
• The opportunity to study and conduct research with outstanding faculty in mathematics and science
• A chance to be part of a “college within the college”—with networking opportunities with peers as well as fellow Teacher Academy students at eight other campuses
• Eligibility for a full-time teaching position in a NYC public school after successful completion of the CCNY Teacher Academy program