Future Educators Program

Space is limited! For more information, contact your high school counselor.

What is the Future Educators Program?
The Future Educators program is a recruitment initiative aimed at cultivating Cumberland County Schools’ internal student talent. Future Educator candidates are current high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in education and who commit to teaching with Cumberland County Schools for a minimum of three years upon completion of their teacher preparation programs.

Future Educators participants will receive:

  • Annual summer professional development with a $1,000 stipend, beginning the summer following their freshman year of college through the summer of their senior year

  • An early employment contract for 3 years (with successful teacher evaluations) 

  • The opportunity to develop a professional network with CCS staff and peers

Eligibility: 

  • Must be a CCS high school senior 

  • Acceptance to a college or university for the Fall of 2026 

  • Pursue a career in K-12 teaching with CCS

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 13, 2026