Teacher - Elementary

New Hanover County Schools

$70K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid teaching license for Elementary Education in North Carolina
  • Bachelor's degree in education or a related field
  • Experience working with diverse student populations
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to develop engaging lesson plans

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement lesson plans that meet curriculum standards
  • Assess and evaluate student performance and progress
  • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance educational programs
  • Maintain a positive classroom environment that fosters learning
  • Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff

Benefits

  • Full benefits package effective for the 2026-27 school year
  • Support for professional development opportunities
  • A stable, regular 10-month contract
  • Long-term position commitment with a 3-year tenure requirement
  • Collaborative work environment with teacher colleagues
Full Job Description
Position Type:
Teacher - Elementary/Teacher-Elementary

Date Posted:
7/30/2026

Location:
Sunset Park Elementary

Date Available:
08/13/2026

This is a regular 10-month contract with full benefits effective the 2026-27 school year.

*By Board Policy 7440, a teacher must remain in his or her school for three school years.

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Salary: NC Teacher Salary Scale plus local Board approved supplement. (See chart below)


Base Supplement Schedule | Hard to Fill (HTF) Schedule

Years of Experience

Monthly

Annual

Monthly

Annual

0-4

$700

$7,000

$900

$9,000

5-9

$750

$7,500

$950

$9,500

10-14

$850

$8,500

$1,050

$10,500

15-19

$900

$9,000

$1,100

$11,000

20-24

$950

$9,500

$1,150

$11,500

25+

$1,000

$10,000

$1,200

$12,000

Hard to Fill License Areas:
Special Education K12
Speech Language Pathology
School Psychologist
Secondary Math
Secondary Science
Health Science Education - RN/Non-RN/Biotechnology
Scientific Visualization and Game Art Design
Trade and Industrial Education - Construction/Carpentry/Drafting/Automotive Service
Trade and Industrial Education - Digital Media
Technology Engineering and Design Education
Information Technology

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