Teacher Leave Replacement Grade 2

• Earn at least a bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Complete a New York State-approved or registered teacher preparation program in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), or qualify through another approved certification pathway.

• Complete the required coursework in elementary education, including:

• Child development and learning.

• Reading and literacy instruction.

• Mathematics, science, and social studies.

• Classroom management.

• Teaching students with disabilities.

• English language learners.

• Curriculum development and instructional planning.

New York State Education Department

Candidates must pass the applicable New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE).

The principal examinations for Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) include:

• Educating All Students (EAS) Test - Evaluates the ability to teach students with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning needs.

• Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grades 1-6) Content Specialty Test (CST) - Evaluates subject knowledge required to teach elementary school students.