A career that bridges a paycheck with a purpose.

Public school teachers, staff and administrators play critical roles in our students’ lives. At Guilford County Schools, we value each and every member of our team and strive to compensate you for your dedication.

A rewarding career, in more ways than one.

We want Guilford County Schools to be a work environment where you feel inspired to cultivate a career. At GCS, we know that competitive compensation and benefits matter just as much as culture, support and purpose. Below, learn more about the kinds of salaries, bonuses and benefits we offer to help our employees achieve personal and professional satisfaction. 

Salary

Salaries are determined by the State of North Carolina and local Board of Education policy based on license and degree. The following information is an overview for the 2022-2023 academic year. Guilford County also provides supplement increases dependent on a number of factors including funding. 

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Benefits

Guilford County Schools offers a variety of benefits reflecting the diverse needs of our employees. These benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; cancer protection; short-term and long-term disability; accidental and critical illness; hospital indemnity insurance; life insurance; and retirement funding.

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Bonuses

GCS offers opportunities for bonuses, such as $10,000 and $20,000 awards for newly hired teachers. Substitute teachers and other employees may also qualify for bonuses. Learn more about the different ways the district tries to supplement pay and reward for in-demand positions, commitments, etc.

Note: Bonus opportunities are available for priority schools, certain CTE positions, and district-wide Math, Science and EC positions for teachers hired for the 2023-2024 school year. To see if you qualify for a $10K-$20K bonus, visit link below.

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Your career. Their future.

Our mission is to let our students know how much we believe in them as we help build their future. We’ll do the same for you. Learn more about opportunities at GCS >>