Your next mission will change lives

North Carolina is a veteran-friendly state. More than 730,000 veterans call North Carolina home, so you’ll be in a military community when you work and play here.

The state needs qualified and passionate teachers with unique, applicable experience. As a service member, your dedication to service and leadership fits the bill.

Veterans who become teachers tend to stay on the job longer and better reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of the state’s students. In North Carolina, schools look to hire more male-identified teachers, and 89 percent of veterans are men. Thirty percent of veterans also identify as minorities in a region striving to hire more teachers of color. Female-identified veterans help to encourage young women to pursue traditionally male-dominated disciplines, particularly in STEM areas. 

Through teaching, you can continue to fulfill your desire to serve by helping shape the future of our country. Teaching offers you an opportunity to continue a tradition of service.

The skills you honed in the military—leadership, initiative, motivation, discipline, integrity, management and the ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment—are a natural fit for the classroom.

School officials say that veterans exhibit strong communication skills and can interact effectively with parents. North Carolina is looking for teachers with the specialized skills that come with being a veteran like: 

• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Behavior management
• Discipline
• Integrity
• Global perspectives