


The Need
In 2019, NYSUT Research and Educational Services reported that New York State officials estimate a need of over 180,000 new teachers over the next decade. Unfortunately, from 2009 to 2019, enrollment in teacher education programs in New York state declined 53%. The teacher shortage is impacting a growing number of subject areas and in high poverty schools, especially in urban areas like NYC.
In order to meet this need, the New York Academy of Sciences has partnered with EnCorps to expand their work in strengthening the STEM teacher pipeline to the New York City area. EnCorps’ vision is to ensure all students, regardless of socioeconomic status, have a strong STEM foundation to help them navigate an increasingly complex world.
Helping STEM Professionals Transition to Teaching
The EnCorps STEM Teachers Program supports professionals from the fields of science, IT, finance, accounting, engineering and research who use their previous experience to inspire students in the STEM fields. Fellows commit to Guest Teaching with a Host Teacher from one of our partner sites for 2 hours/week over the course of a semester. During this time, Fellows gain valuable experience in working in a classroom setting, attend professional development sessions, and receive support in exploring certification program options.

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About EnCorps
The EnCorps STEM Teachers Program empowers science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals to transform public education by teaching in high needs schools. Enduring STEM achievement, access, and literacy gaps disproportionately limit low income, under-resourced, and minority student opportunities. STEM professionals, when thoroughly prepared, are uniquely positioned to meaningfully utilize their talent and real-world expertise as EnCorps STEM Teachers to deliver an authentic, rigorous, and relevant STEM education to the students who need it most. EnCorps is an innovative, long-term solution to the shortage of high quality, impactful educators for under-resourced students in high needs schools.