{"id":45422,"date":"2023-12-02T20:19:29","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T02:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/?p=45422"},"modified":"2023-12-02T20:19:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T02:19:29","slug":"how-much-does-a-middle-school-teacher-make-in-north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/how-much-does-a-middle-school-teacher-make-in-north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Middle School Teacher Make in North Carolina in 2023?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle school teachers lead youth through a transitionary period of growth. The classroom atmosphere swings as fast as tween\u2019s hormones shift, creating a unique dynamic. It\u2019s a rewarding experience that\u2019s never dull. If you\u2019re looking for a career change, now\u2019s the time. North Carolina\u2019s teaching shortage has districts desperate for quality middle school teachers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The average middle school teacher salary in North Carolina as of May 2022 was $50,450. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you have spent in your profession.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers of Tomorrow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explores North Carolina\u2019s middle school teacher salaries. We\u2019ll also outline the various pathways to becoming a middle school teacher, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/alternate-teacher-certification\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alternative teacher certification options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-363922\" src=\"\/media-tx\/middle-school-teacher-make-north-carolina.jpg\" alt=\"Adorable student learn with teacher in classroom \" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a Middle School Teacher?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina middle school teachers focus on grades 6-9 that serve students aged 11 to 14. These are transitional years for learners, where they gradually shift from a single classroom format to switching classes taught by teachers specializing in a particular subject.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main content concentrations North Carolina middle school teachers select are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English\/Language Arts\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Studies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, lower-grade middle school teachers may be required to teach subjects adjacent to their concentration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle school teachers must prepare lesson plans that follow a curriculum that meets the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/districts-schools\/classroom-resources\/academic-standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">academic standards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). In addition, they must record students\u2019 progress, guide and monitor their behavior, and help students reach their goals and potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no single formula to becoming a successful middle school teacher. However, there are skills that all excellent educators share:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leadership<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Tweens and young teens are still trying to discover themselves. They look up to their teachers and rely on them for stability and guidance in addition to being educated.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Critical Thinking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Middle schoolers are ready to tackle information on a deeper level in their studies and socially. Teachers must help them explore their questions and find unique resolutions to situations that have become more complex since elementary school.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adaptability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Teaching always comes with a side order of unpredictability. However, working with middle schoolers requires flexibility unique to any other education level. One moment, students could be laughing, and in the next, there are tears. Excellent middle school teachers can read the room, switch it up in a blink, and have a sense of humor about it all. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle school teachers have numerous responsibilities, including the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adapt their lesson plans to suit various learning styles to meet all student needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate progress and areas of concern with students\u2019 guardians and check in with students\u2019 other teachers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan and supervise class projects and outings to provide a well-rounded educational experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-363923\" src=\"\/media-tx\/north-carolina-in-2023.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher helping elmenetary students with chemistry\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Do Middle School Teachers Make in North Carolina?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average annual salaries for middle school teachers in North Carolina as of May 2022, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes252022.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest salary &#8211; $61,710<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average salary \u2013 $50,450<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowest salary &#8211; $38,070<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle school teaching salaries vary in North Carolina depending on the district and the teacher\u2019s qualifications, additional skills, and years of experience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-363926\" src=\"\/media-tx\/middle-school-teacher-north-carolina.png\" alt=\"middle school teacher-North Carolina\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Become a Middle School Teacher in North Carolina<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As throughout the country, a bachelor\u2019s degree is required to teach middle school in North Carolina. However, the rest of the licensing and certification requirements vary between states.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NCDPI requires North Carolina middle school teachers to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Obtain a bachelor\u2019s degree. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those seeking to pursue the traditional route, a degree in middle grades (6-9) education is recommended. Most programs offer minors and concentrations for specific areas of interest within the field.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Complete a teacher preparation program: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina provides a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/educators\/educator-preparation\/approved-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helpful list<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of approved educator preparation programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pass the<\/b> <b>North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE) required licensure exams:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> SBE licensure requires middle school teachers to take the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/documents\/cedars\/faq\/sbe-licensure-testing-requirements-policy-licn-003\/open\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relevant<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nc.nesinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pearson<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/praxis\/nc\/test-takers\/plan-your-test\/certification.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praxis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exams.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply for an NCE Educator License<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Candidates must use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vo.licensure.ncpublicschools.gov\/datamart\/loginNCDPI.do;jsessionid=Th7Mq509nJq_UsKtfmWIJs7h7pplvJPgzM2thAyP.i-073bdbd83fe0c5e0c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCDPI Online Licensure System<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to submit their application.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply for Middle school teaching positions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The NCDPI has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/educators\/work-nc-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">links<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help connect candidates with schools currently hiring.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Learn the necessary steps for your background check: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina does not yet require background checks to be licensed. Instead, they have districts determine the type of background check(s) performed and if fingerprinting is required.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternative Route to Certification for Middle School Teachers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina has introduced the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/educators\/educators-licensure\/residency-licensure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residency License<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as an alternative pathway to becoming a teacher. The route allows qualifying individuals to teach immediately while participating in an approved educator preparation program such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/michigan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers of Tomorrow.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Residency License is valid for one year and can be renewed twice, providing three years of teaching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Residency License pathway has replaced the previous North Carolina alternative pathway, the Lateral Entry License. To qualify, the candidate must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have completed relevant coursework for the specific requested licensure area or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/prepare-take-test-ultimate-test-taking-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the necessary exams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be enrolled in an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/educators\/educator-preparation\/approved-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">approved educator preparation program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who do not qualify for a Residency License may be eligible for one of the following licenses upon the request of the hiring district:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emergency License<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Issued for one year and is not renewable. Must have a bachelor\u2019s degree and a minimum of 18 hours of relevant coursework.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Permit to Teach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Issued for one year and is not renewable. Must have a bachelor\u2019s degree and not qualify for other license options.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the Highest and Lowest Paying Middle School Teaching Job?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina middle school teachers may find positions in the following educational settings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Public schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: North Carolina\u2019s public school salaries vary depending on the district and years of experience. The better-paying positions are typically in areas with higher standards of living.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Private schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: North Carolina has 844 private schools for the 2023-23 school year. Middle school and high school salaries tend to be significantly better than elementary schools in the private sector. However, private schools offer the best and lowest-paying positions depending on tuition fees and location.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Generally, international schools have a more demanding curriculum in the higher grades. Thus, the best salaries are typically reserved for high school, followed by middle school.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Charter schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: North Carolina had 206 charter schools operating for the 2022-2023 school year. Despite NC\u2019s charter schools having access to district and state funding, they are less competitive in middle school salaries.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online teaching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These positions are harder to find in North Carolina. However, they are often the best places to find part-time teaching positions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-363927\" src=\"\/media-tx\/middle-school-teacher-annual-salary.png\" alt=\"middle school teacher annual salary\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers of Tomorrow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we are ready to help you fulfill your goal of becoming a top middle school teacher in North Carolina. What are you waiting for? 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