Can substitute teachers and per diem teachers in New York City public schools join TRS?
Yes. All employees in in a job title covered by the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), including substitute teachers and per diem teachers, are eligible to join TRS. Enrollment in TRS is not automatic for these titles; an online enrollment application must be filed at www.trsnyc.org to request membership.
Note: Before Chapter 551 of the Laws of 2024, enacted on December 11, 2024, substitute teachers and per diem teachers were not eligible for membership in TRS.