Teacher Opportunities

Do you know a dedicated K-12 teacher in North Carolina who goes above and beyond? Here’s your chance to help them shine! The Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership is accepting nominations until Friday (Oct. 18) to be part of the next cohort for 2025-2026. Additionally, individual applications may be submitted now through late January 2025, but priority consideration will be given to those who submit by Nov. 4. This top-ranked program invests in the professionalism of teachers, enabling them to serve as bridges between their school community and the local STEM workforce. Fellows also receive 80 hours of professional development and a $5,000 stipend to recognize their hard work. All North Carolina K-12 public school and charter school educators are invited to apply. Apply today !

Explore Your Environment K-8 Workshop
Saturday November 9, 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm
Hammocks Beach State Park
Swansboro, NC

Registration Link: go.ncsu.edu/ncplt_hbsp
Registration Fee: $10*
Registration Deadline: Friday, Nov 1 @ 5pm
* Lunch and the reduced registration fee are sponsored by the Croatan Chapter of Society of American Foresters!

The SciMatch program accepts applications from middle school teachers in North Carolina who would like to have a scientist visit with their class. NCSciFest staff then works to find STEM professionals passionate about outreach to pair up with teachers. These scientists receive specialized communication training before the visit.

This year, scientists will visit classes in April to speak with students about their backgrounds and research and answer questions about their careers. Like last year, we will maintain the hybrid model of in-person and virtual visits. The goal of each visit is to inspire students to consider science as a career and to understand how science impacts our lives.

2025 Program Timeline (All deadlines 11:59 p.m. Eastern)

· October 2: Applications open

· November 29: Deadline to apply

· December: Applications are reviewed, and teachers/scientists are selected.

· Early January: Scientist and teacher orientation webinars.

· Late January: Pairings are made. Teachers and scientists are notified of their match and begin communicating.

· February and March: Professional development webinars for teachers and scientists.

· April: Classroom visits take place

· Post-visit survey completed within one week of visit

General Program Guidelines

For Middle School Educators

· Take time for pre-visit planning with your STEM professional

· Include any necessary details about your classroom and/or virtual protocols. This information will help your scientist prepare for the visit.

· Support the visit:

o Help moderate by taking questions and addressing technical issues.

o Help your scientist keep the conversation within the students' level of understanding.

o Participate in the activity along with the class. (As students follow the lead of their teacher, it is crucial that you be engaged and interested in the presentation.)

· Click Here to Apply!