Give your passion the room to make an enormous impact. Our district is looking for well-qualified educators who will nurture talent, ignite creativity and drive ambition forward.

Additional pay for certified staff with relevant master’s or higher degrees

Among the highest local salary supplements in North Carolina

Excellent benefits package

Paid annual and holiday leave

Strong teacher mentor programs

Many school calendar and program choices

Limitless growth potential

Project LEADERS Program

WCPSS has received a three-year grant to implement Project LEADERS (Leveraging Employee Advancement to Develop Excellence and Reach Success) in 24 eligible schools in the Wake County district. The program provides teachers and assistant principals with a $1,500 sign-on bonus and principals with a $2,500 sign-on bonus, plus additional bonuses and incentives for retention and student growth-based scores. The program also provides learning stipends, tuition assistance and more.

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It’s time to shape the world through your students.

Fill out the form below and our recruiter will contact you. If you are interested in earning bonuses, professional learning stipends, tuition assistance and other support by working at a Project LEADERS school, please select Project LEADERS as your interest area in the form below. You can also search our current openings.

Leroy, a Spanish teacher.
Leroy Spanish Teacher

Teaching is my passion. I have been teaching for 22 years, with 16 years at WCPSS. I love working with this district because I get to contribute and join forces with other like-minded professionals who are focused on making our communities and our planet a better place by learning and understanding our differences.

Terry, a Civic Literacy and African American studies teacher.
Terry Civic Literacy and African American Studies teacher

I love teaching because I see the impact and difference I am making in the lives of students as they prepare for adulthood. Having the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of our future leaders is priceless. The camaraderie, connections and collaboration among WCPSS educators are simply amazing. The teachers are one big team all united for the same common goal.

What you’ll love

  • Joining a vibrant learning community that values diversity, professional development and innovation
  • A comprehensive, three-year onboarding and mentoring program
  • Beautiful school facilities
  • Flexible school calendars
  • A variety of instructional program options, including magnet themes, early colleges and leadership academies

What it takes

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
  • Professional Educator’s License in the subject you teach
  • Background check