Retired educators, recent graduates and prospective teachers may want to consider
becoming a substitute teacher in North Carolina. Substitute teaching is an excellent
way to give back to the community and earn additional income, particularly if you
are working towards a North Carolina teaching credential.
Students looking to enter the field of teaching can gain valuable experience and
learn classroom management skills and techniques by working as substitute teachers
while they complete their North Carolina teaching credential.
There are no statewide requirements or certification procedure for substitute teachers
in North Carolina. Each school district, which is called a Local Education Agency
(LEA) in this state, determines requirements to substitute teach in that district.
How to Become a Substitute Teacher in North Carolina
- Obtain a high school diploma, or the equivalent.
- Contact the Local Education Agency in which you would like to teach to request an
application packet and a list of requirements.
- Complete and submit the application packet, along with an application fee and required
supporting documents, to the Local Education Agency.
To obtain a list of Local Education Agencies, or to find out more information about
teaching in North Carolina, go to the North Carolina
Department of Public Instruction website.
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