Become a Teacher in North Carolina

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Here’s how we supported future teachers in 2025. Explore our free resources below to take your next step with confidence.

This is how we do it.

Like other high-skilled professions, there are important steps to becoming a teacher. If you’re not up for these steps yet, no worries.

1
Know where you’re headed.
To become a teacher, you’ll need to get licensed, so review licensure requirements up front. For 1-on-1 support, check out our free coaching options.

Understand Licensure
2
Choose the program that fits you best.
When it comes time to choose a program that will get you licensed to teach, use our criteria to compare options. It’s easier to find a match when you know what to look for (and what to avoid).
Choose a Program
3
Apply to a program with confidence.
To make it easier to keep track of your next steps and deadlines, be sure to create an application checklist. (You get fee reimbursements once you’ve submitted your application.) If you get stuck, read our guides for info on how to prep for testing and which applications are required.
Apply to a Program
4
Fund your teacher preparation.
Is affordability top of mind? You’ve got options when it comes to funding your training, from work study to loans to scholarships. For the nitty-gritty details, check out our Finances guide.
Affordability

The Full 2025 Report Card

Infographic showing statistics for TEACH North Carolina: 5,349 new teachers supported, $26,070 in scholarships, 16,047,000 students impacted, 4,545 future teachers inspired at events, 3,697 future teachers attended free advising, and 35,405 future teachers started their journey to the classroom.

Not ready to make the jump?

If you’re quaking in your boots because you aren’t sure teaching is for you, don’t abandon ship! We know this is a big decision, so let’s get you pointed in the right direction.

Ask an Expert
Got questions? We have expert advice on tap. Sign up for a phone call or texting buddy to get your questions answered 1-on-1 by a NC teacher.
Get Advice
Check Your Fit
Now that we have answered your questions, take a 5-minute quiz to see if teaching is the right career for you. You’ll get concrete next steps out the gate.
Create Roadmap
Explore Teaching
Want to get a better idea of what teachers do day to day? Take a few minutes to discover what it’s like to teach in North Carolina.
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Create a career roadmap.
Get 1-on-1 expert advice from an NC teacher.
Follow how-to guides for getting licensed.
Access prep program application checklists.
Claim fee reimbursements towards application and testing expenses.

We’re always working on something new to help the next generation of great teachers. With an account, you get first dibs!

Get Started

Check Out Our Report Card

Here’s how we supported future teachers in 2025. Explore our free resources below to take your next step with confidence.

This is how we do it.

Like other high-skilled professions, there are important steps to becoming a teacher. If you’re not up for these steps yet, no worries.

1
Know where you’re headed.
To become a teacher, you’ll need to get licensed, so review licensure requirements up front. For 1-on-1 support, check out our free coaching options.

Understand Licensure
2
Choose the program that fits you best.
When it comes time to choose a program that will get you licensed to teach, use our criteria to compare options. It’s easier to find a match when you know what to look for (and what to avoid).
Choose a Program
3
Apply to a program with confidence.
To make it easier to keep track of your next steps and deadlines, be sure to create an application checklist. (You get fee reimbursements once you’ve submitted your application.) If you get stuck, read our guides for info on how to prep for testing and which applications are required.
Apply to a Program
4
Fund your teacher preparation.
Is affordability top of mind? You’ve got options when it comes to funding your training, from work study to loans to scholarships. For the nitty-gritty details, check out our Finances guide.
Affordability

The Full 2025 Report Card

Not ready to make the jump?

If you’re quaking in your boots because you aren’t sure teaching is for you, don’t abandon ship! We know this is a big decision, so let’s get you pointed in the right direction.

Ask an Expert
Got questions? We have expert advice on tap. Sign up for a phone call or texting buddy to get your questions answered 1-on-1 by a NC teacher.
Get Advice
Check Your Fit
Now that we have answered your questions, take a 5-minute quiz to see if teaching is the right career for you. You’ll get concrete next steps out the gate.
Create Roadmap
Explore Teaching
Want to get a better idea of what teachers do day to day? Take a few minutes to discover what it’s like to teach in North Carolina.
Learn More

If you’re looking for help with any TeachNC products and services, we're here to help you. Visit Support.

Create an Account

Create a career roadmap.
Get 1-on-1 expert advice from an NC teacher.
Follow how-to guides for getting licensed.
Access prep program application checklists.
Claim fee reimbursements towards application and testing expenses.

We’re always working on something new to help the next generation of great teachers. With an account, you get first dibs!

Get Started

Check Out Our Report Card

This is how we do it.

Know where you’re headed.

Choose the program that fits you best.

Apply to a program with confidence.

Fund your teacher preparation.

The Full 2025 Report Card

Not ready to make the jump?

Check Your Fit

Explore Teaching

Create an Account

Check Out Our Report Card

This is how we do it.

Know where you’re headed.

Choose the program that fits you best.

Apply to a program with confidence.

Fund your teacher preparation.

The Full 2025 Report Card

Not ready to make the jump?

Check Your Fit

Explore Teaching

Create an Account

Become a Teacher: Resources