Beginning Teacher Affinity Groups

What are Affinity Groups?

Find Your People. Find Your Pace. 🍎

You’ve got the job, the classroom, and a to-do list that never ends. Now, get the community that makes it all worth it.

Our Teacher Affinity Groups are optional community groups designed for new educators to swap stories, share resources, and grow together. No formal evaluations, no "sit and get" PD—just real conversations led by peer facilitators who are right there in the trenches with you. This isn’t another task or "extra work" but rather a support system designed to partner with you in your journey as an Educator. Our monthly meetings are focused on community, not paperwork.

Connect: Build friendships with fellow new teachers who know exactly what your Tuesday feels like.
Grow: Tackle professional hurdles through shared wisdom and peer support. Belong: Join us monthly—either grab a coffee for an in-person meet-up or hop on a quick virtual session from the comfort of your couch.

Because the best part of teaching besides the students are the people you do it with.

Our Groups

Interested in our groups? We’ve got something for everyone no matter your grade level or background. Read the descriptions below to learn more about each of our groups.

Teaching As a Second Career

New to teaching after a career change? You're not alone! Join our community of teachers who are using their unique skills and knowledge from past jobs to create incredible learning experiences.

International Teachers

Did you teach abroad and are now bringing your talents to the U.S.? You're not alone! Connect with other experienced international educators to share insights and bridge the gap between your global experience and your new classroom.

ML Teachers

Are you a teacher who provides language support to ML students? Join our community to explore how to provide meaningful support while meeting compliance requirements.

CTE Teachers

Are you a Career and Technical Education teacher? This community is for educators who are navigating the tension of teaching specialized subjects that prepare students for the future but aren't always in the spotlight.

EC Teachers

Supporting exceptional students and navigating IEP compliance? You're not alone! Our community is for teachers focused on balancing meaningful student support with all the technical details required by federal mandates.

Traditional Pathways

Are you a traditionally-trained teacher looking to bridge the gap between theory and practice? 🍎 Join our community of educators to share experiences and navigate the real world of teaching together.

Single Parent Educators

Being a teacher is a full-time job. Being a single parent is a full-time job. Doing both at the same time? That’s a masterclass in multitasking that most people couldn't handle. It can feel like you’re running two marathons at once. Stop running solo.

Our Single Parent Teacher Affinity Group is a dedicated space for educators navigating the classroom and solo parenthood simultaneously.

Join us because your village is waiting.

New to the Queen City

Moving to a new city is a whirlwind of boxes and GPS coordinates. The New to the Queen City Affinity Group is here to help you navigate life in Charlotte beyond the office. Whether you’re looking for the best BBQ spots, need neighborhood recommendations, or just want to meet fellow newcomers, we’ve got a seat for you. Join us as we explore local gems and build a community in our new home!

How to Join a group?

Interested in joining one of our groups? It’s as simple as filling out this Google form.

Click here to sign-up now: bit.ly/AGSelect25

Questions

For more information or to reach out to us with any questions you may have feel free to email us at:

✉️BTDevelopment@cms.k12.nc.us

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