What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER position at NCCA High School?
Social Studies Teacher - This position is for the 2026-27 school year, which begins Monday, August
3rd, 2026
Hiring / Teaching Focus: Social Studies Teacher - Core Content / Elective Content
Location:
North Carolina Cyber Academy (High School Division) Durham, North Carolina (Primarily Remote)
Job Type:
Full-time (Monday - Friday)
Salary Range:
$44,557.00 - $71,673.00 per year (Based on experience and qualifications)
About Us:
NCCA-HS is an online free public charter school committed to preparing students through virtual
learning for success in tomorrow’s world. We aim to equip students with the knowledge and skills
necessary for success in post-secondary education and / or the profession of their choosing.
NCCA-HS traditionally is one of the largest virtual high school programs in North Carolina
averaging (1,300) 9th - 12th grade students annually and a graduating class of 270 .
Job / Teaching Assignment Overview:
NCCA-HS has one (1) position available in our Social Studies Department for the 2026-27 school
year. This position will have teaching responsibilities that may include any course within the
department’s scope, including but not limited to: Criminology, Geography, Sociology, World History,
etc. The teaching content for core subjects will align with the Social Studies Standard Course of
Study as determined, published, and expected by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
(NCDPI). Elective content is traditionally created by the teacher with support from our
Instructional Coaches, district provided resources, etc.
We are seeking a dedicated Social Studies Teacher to join our already strong Social Studies
Department, which regularly offers several elective courses in addition to the Social Studies core
content. The teacher will provide engaging, student centered instruction to 9th - 12th Grade high
school students in Social Studies. The instruction will be delivered synchronously Monday -
Thursday, and asynchronously on Fridays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the North Carolina Social Studies curriculum as determined, published, and expected by NCDPI
- Maintain accurate student records, assessments, and required documentation
- Participate in professional development and stay updated on Social Studies standards, content, and trends
- Engage with parents, colleagues, and the community to support student success
- Support the overall NCCA-HS program by serving and supporting the high school program with regard to field trips, parent-teacher conferences, in-office meetings, special events, committees, etc.
- Be an active member and contributor of the HS Social Studies Department’s weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (minimum)
- Licensure: North Carolina Social Studies 9-12 teaching license (we will not consider a North Carolina Social Studies 6-9 teaching license)
- Experience: 3 years of teaching experience (Preferred)
- Excellent communication, classroom management, and problem-solving skills
- Experience teaching in a virtual or remote setting (Preferred)
- Familiarity with learning management systems such as Canvas (Preferred)
- MUST be a North Carolina resident to be considered for hire, must maintain North Carolina residency while employed by NCCA
Work Location:
- Hybrid / Remote approximately 90-95% per month. School Office located in Durham, NC 27713
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) & Health savings account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement Program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- 8-hours per day, 40-hours per week
Hiring Timeline:
- Advertisement open until filled
- Virtual Interviews (Zoom) projected for June 2026 with a recommendation to Human Resources on or before June 30th, 2026
- Position start date - August 3rd, 2026
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should:
- Complete the corresponding application through School Spring or InDeed,
- Submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of (NC) Social Studies 9-12 teaching certification/licensure details to the attention of: Christy Scott (Assistant Principal) at cscott@myncca.com, AND
- Copy email from #2 - to Linda Fajardo (Social Studies Department Chair) at lfajardo@myncca.com
Salary : $44,557 - $71,673