*****Teacher, Alternative License Pathway (All Subjects)*****

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is looking for candidates for an Alternative Licensure Teaching Position for the 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028 academic years. This role allows candidates to enter the teaching profession on an alternative license with support to later convert to a Residency License.

The position involves developing lesson plans, supervising students, and collaborating with staff to enhance instructional effectiveness. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and meet specific qualifications including a minimum GPA of 2.7 and no existing teaching license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours of relevant coursework.
• Minimum GPA of 2.7.
• Must provide official degree-dated transcripts from accredited university.
• No active or expired teaching license is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the classroom and assigned areas.
• Develop lesson plans and deliver instruction based on curriculum guidelines.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators.
• Respond to inquiries from students' parents or guardians.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

2.7 GPA

Ability to produce degree-dated transcript

No active teaching license

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Alternative Licensure Teaching Position (2026‑2027/2027‑2028)

Thank you for your interest in teaching with Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Schools! This posting is for candidates interested in entering the teaching profession on an alternative license during the 2026‑2027 or 2027‑2028 academic year. If offered a position for 2026‑2027, our licensure team can share information on the Permit to Teach or Emergency License and later we can work with you to convert this to a Residency License. This posting is also for candidates interested in the CMS Teaching Residency program for the 2027‑2028 Cohort. For additional information on Alternative Licensure, please register for our webinar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (24 semester hours of relevant coursework)
• 2.7 GPA (this can be calculated using undergraduate coursework or postgraduate coursework)
• Ability to produce an official, degree‑dated transcript from a regionally accredited university (you will need to upload official degree‑dated transcripts from every college you have attended, including transfer credits, community college, and post‑baccalaureate coursework)
• Does not hold an active or expired NC or out‑of‑state teaching license (former Lateral Entry license candidates are eligible to apply)

Summary

Teachers provide support to the instructional process by serving as the classroom leader with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas. The person in this position develops lesson plans and delivers group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborates with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues. This person also responds to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Essential Duties

• Provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and productive life in the 21st century.
• Creates a culture of effectiveness, by setting high standards and expectations for all students.
• Teaches courses assigned by their principal/supervisor which are aligned to their licensure area; including but not limited to combined grade classes, specialized subject such as math, science or literacy.
• Prepares course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the state and the school.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in accordance with goals established by the CMS Strategic plan.