As an educator, you can look forward to financial support outside of your salary. That includes comprehensive health insurance in most districts and generous retirement plans.
Teachers in shortage areas often qualify for extra financial aid, such as loan forgiveness. That means that if you teach in a shortage area, you don’t have to pay all your student loans back!
You’ll also have opportunities to increase your pay when you earn an advanced credential or lead certain extracurriculars. Many districts also offer extra stipends and bonuses to shortage area teachers.
Learn more about North Carolina teacher benefits.