06/03/2026
Applications are now open for NUSD’s Diverse Future Teachers Program, which helps aspiring educators obtain their credentials.
Requirements: Attend one of the following Zoom meetings AND apply by 4:30 p.m. July 3, 2026:
Thursday, June 4 at 4pm
Thursday, June 11 at 9am
Tuesday, June 16 at 4pm
Thursday, June 25 at 9am
The Diverse Future Teachers Program supports aspiring educators by:
Covering 80% of the cost of a one-year teacher credential program
Providing an NUSD MacBook for use during the program
Offering a $1,000 monthly allowance for 12 months for those who live within NUSD boundaries during their credential program
Additional monetary incentives are available for eligible candidates:
Diversity Incentive: A $5,000 incentive for candidates who reflect our community’s demographics, are bilingual, have an academic interest in equity-related subjects, or have participated in organizations supporting underserved students.
Hard-to-Fill Subject Incentive: A $5,000 incentive for earning credentials in high-need areas such as math, science, moderate-to-severe special education or world language.
Use the following link to sign up for one of the four information meetings and to access the application for the Diverse Future Teachers Program: natomasunified.org/departments/human-resources/diverse-future-teachers-program
