Future Teachers Application Instructions for College Freshmen and Sophomores

To be considered for selection to the WCPSS Future Teachers Program, email the documents below as completed PDF attachments to futureteachers@wcpss.net. 

• Use the email subject line: First Name Last Name FT Application (ex: John Doe FT Application).
• Application materials must be received on or before 5 p.m. on April 5, 2024.
• We are unable to accept late and/or incomplete applications. 

Your complete application will  include:

• Application Cover Sheet for Collegiate Applicants - download a copy of this form.
• One-Page Résumé - detailing your desire to teach, your school, community, and volunteer activities, leadership positions held, and any honors or awards received. You may include any hobbies, special interests, and/or jobs held. Résumés are strictly limited to one typed page.
• WCPSS Future Teachers Reference Form - Two (2) reference forms are required. One reference form must be completed by a teacher. The second form must be completed by another adult who can speak to your academic accomplishments, community involvement, and potential to be a successful teacher. Email the form link to the two people who will serve as your references: 
  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgE7LG5WZCYWx-7AKrSfhBwiaW3fGKZ7wA9oKlun-oRBOYAg/viewform   

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a freshman or sophomore majoring in education at one of the following institutions: Meredith College, NC Central University, NC State University, Shaw University, Saint Augustine’s University, Shaw University, the College at Southeastern, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Technical Community College, or William Peace University
• Intend to pursue a K-12 teaching career with Wake County Public School System

Interviews

Candidates who submit completed applications and who meet the eligibility criteria above will be contacted regarding an assigned interview time. Interviews will be held during the months of February, March, and April.

Selection Decisions

The Future Teachers Committee will finalize selection decisions and communicate those decisions to all applicants by April 26, 2024.