Teach at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Teach at CMS

Everyone has a favorite teacher that they remember. Who was yours? What about that teacher made them stand out? Now think of yourself. Do you hold those same qualities? At Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, we are looking for bright, energetic, motivated, and dedicated teachers. We want individuals who will be inspiring leaders in and out of the classroom, raise achievement for every student and will never settle with the status quo. If this sounds like you, please review the various pathways to teaching below.

"I am thankful for the opportunities for growth in CMS. We have some of the best opportunities for teachers who want to stay in or close to the classroom. It is not every teacher's dream to lead a school, but most teachers want to be a leader in the school. In CMS we have Multi Leader Classroom and Reach positions available. These positions allow expert teachers to have a wider academic impact on students and facilitate a team of teachers at the same time. These positions also allow for a higher payscale which is very attractive to any teacher."

- Jordan Todd, 2016 Teacher of the Year

Teaching Pathways

Instructional Vacancies

CMS has a variety of teaching, facilitator, specialist and student services vacancies posted throughout the year. Individuals can always complete an application and then apply to specific job postings of interest. Positions are currently posted for the 2018-2019 academic year. Click here to view current instructional openings. Candidates that are interested in teaching during the 2019-2020 academic year can complete our Teacher Candidate Interest Form and may be evaluated for an early contract with the district.

Residency License

To learn more about this alternative pathway to teaching attend one of our Residency License Webinars

The Residency License as defined as a one-year license, renewable twice, that meets both of the following requirements:

Is requested by the local board of education; and
Accompanied by a certification of supervision from the recognized educator preparation program in which the individual is enrolled.

The individual for whom the license is requested meets all of the following requirements:

Holds a bachelor's degree;
Has either completed coursework relevant to the requested licensure area or passed the content area examination relevant to the requested licensure area that has been approved by the State Board;
Is enrolled in a recognized educator preparation program; and
Meets all other requirements established by the State Board, including completing pre-service requirements prior to teaching.

CMS Teaching Residency

The CMS Teaching Residency is an accelerated, affordable path to becoming a full-time CMS teacher. To be eligible for the Residency, you must hold a bachelor’s degree, meet all legal requirements to work in the United States, have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7, and plan to take all state-required certification tests. We train residents to work in the grades and subject areas where they’re needed most. Click here to learn more.

Tour our Schools

Thank you for your interest in our CMS family. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is the 18th largest school district and Charlotte, NC is the 16th largest city in the United States. While our great city has a lot to offer such as concerts, sporting events, festivals, shopping, restaurants, and outdoor activities, we would particularly like for you to come to Charlotte and see our schools. This will allow you to get to know our students and staff along with the culture of our district. If you are a licensed candidate interested in scheduling a micro-tour please email us with dates and schools you are interested in seeing and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Critical Needs Areas:

Each school has its own unique hiring needs. However, it is generally true that the needs lie in the areas listed below: