BENEFITS BECOMING A TEACHER IN NEWTON-CONOVER CITY SCHOOLS

As a school district we are committed to attracting and retaining quality teaching professions.

Beginning Teacher Signing Bonus

Teachers who are in their 1st and 2nd year in their careers as teachers are eligible for a signing bonus.

1st year as Teacher - $1000;

2nd year as Teacher - $500.

Local Salary Supplement

8% salary supplement paid in two installments, in November and April.

Annual Leave and Sick Leave

Earn 1 Day of Sick Leave Per Month, Annual (vacation Leave) earned according to years service, Personal Leave for Classroom Teachers, Paid Maternity Leave for Employees Who Qualify

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Individual Plans to Choose From including (Paid For By State and Plan with Low Fee) Optional premiums to cover spouse and family.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Plans and Other Options available.

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuiition Reimbursement for course work toward masters degree and beyond.

Retirement Benefits

Mandatory 6% employee contribution (payroll deduction) and matched if mandated by N.C. legislature. Refund of employees’ contribution is available upon certain conditions. Employees become vested after five years of contributory service.

Banking Services

The State Employees’ Credit Union Offers:

  • Free checking accounts with no monthly maintenance fees

  • 100% auto financing • Free debit card • Free on-line member access

  • Short-term, low-cost salary advance loans • Visa Card, no annual fee

  • Free ATM service with over 700 Cash Points machines

  • Direct deposit available at most N.C. and national banks (i.e. BB&T, Bank of America, and Wachovia)

  • Lilian Jones Grant Opportunities

  • Potential 2% Performance Bonus