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Our beautiful state is regularly acknowledged as being among
the highest ranked places to live and work in the nation. With this
recognition North Carolina has also become one of the fastest
growing states in the country. This steady growth has caused a
critical need for teachers across the state. The current need for
teachers is not being met; it is estimated that North Carolina must
hire 10,000 to 12,000 new teachers each year to keep up with
the growing population. There are immediate needs for teachers in
all subjects and at all teaching levels; high-need areas include
math, science, middle grades and exceptional children.
 See statistics
regarding the teacher shortage in North Carolina.
To meet this need North Carolina seeks individuals interested
in enriching and empowering the lives of others and themselves.
Whether you are a recent graduate of a teaching program or perhaps
have taught in the past, North Carolina needs you! Even if you do
not fit into any of these categories, a teaching career is not
limited to these "traditional" teaching professionals. Individuals
without education degrees, teacher training and experience, as well
as anyone seeking a new career, including retired military
professionals, may look to teaching as a new professional
challenge-one with rewards no other career will offer.
Financial Assistance for Prospective Teachers
The State of North Carolina provides financial assistance for
individuals enrolled in college programs designed to prepare
students for careers in teaching and school administration. Some of
these programs provide funding in the form of scholarships, which do
not have to be paid back. Other programs offer scholarship-loans;
students who receive scholarship/loans must repay the debt either by
working as a teacher or by repaying the loan amount in cash at an
interest rate of 10%.
Click here for more information about these programs.
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