Teacher - K/5

New Hanover County Schools; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 7,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

New Hanover County Schools Lake Forest Academy in Wilmington, NC seeks a licensed K/5 teacher for the 2026-2027 school year on a regular 10-month contract with full benefits. The position requires adherence to Board Policy 7440, with a commitment to stay at the assigned school for three years.

The salary follows the NC Teacher Salary Scale plus a local Board-approved supplement, with specific HTF and regular schedules outlined for years of experience. Contact: Liz Jones.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina teacher license or certification.
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Ability to manage a K/5 classroom effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standards-aligned instruction to K/5 students.
• Maintain a safe and positive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and parents.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Teacher Certification

Tools

MS Office

Google Classroom

Job description

Teacher - K/5

New Hanover County Schools Lake Forest Academy - Wilmington, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5929212
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 16, 2026 3:19 PM (UTC)

Job Description

This is a regular 10-month contract with full benefits effective the 2026-2027 school year.

By Board Policy 7440, a teacher must remain in his or her school for three school years.

Salary: NC Teacher Salary Scale plus local Board approved supplement. (See chart below)

Contact: Liz Jones, Principal: [e-mail]

Base Supplement Schedule | Hard to Fill (HTF) Schedule

Years of Experience Monthly Annual Monthly Annual 0-4 $700 $7,000 $900 $9,000 5-9 $750 $7,500 $950 $9,500 10-14 $850 $8,500 $1,050 $10,500 15-19 $900 $9,000 $1,100 $11,000 20-24 $950 $9,500 $1,150 $11,500 25+ $1,000 $10,000 $1,200 $12,000

Hard to Fill License Areas

• Special Education K12
• Speech Language Pathology
• School Psychologist
• Secondary Math
• Secondary Science
• Health Science Education - RN/Non-RN/Biotechnology
• Scientific Visualization and Game Art Design
• Trade and Industrial Education - Construction/Carpentry/Drafting/Automotive Service
• Trade and Industrial Education - Digital Media
• Technology Engineering and Design Education
• Information Technology

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Scott Hall
• 6410 Carolina Beach Road
• Wilmington, North Carolina 28412
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]