Have a future educator in the family?
We get it: You want your family member to be happy, comfortable, and compensated fairly for the work they do.
Your family member is considering a career that enriches the lives of students in countless ways. That’s something to celebrate!
What’s more: From 2019 to 2020, Colorado’s typical teacher salaries rose by 5.03%. That’s one of the fastest-growing salaries in the nation!
Your loved one is exploring a career path that is rewarding, well-compensated, and in-demand. Read on to learn what’s in store for the future teacher in your life.
Colorado Takes Care of Its Educators
The Life of a Colorado Teacher
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A culturally- and geographically-rich location
From cultural riches to natural wonders, there’s a reason U.S. News and World Report named Colorado one of the healthiest states in America. Your family member can explore the landscape on weekends, enjoy skiing and camping during school breaks, and make use of these natural wonders in their classroom.
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Opportunities to teach in urban and rural settings
If your family member is hoping to live in diverse Denver, there are opportunities to teach in several large, urban districts that allow your family member to live and work in a bustling community. And if your family member is interested in pursuing a teaching job in a rural area, there are myriad Colorado communities that would welcome them with open arms. Check out the “Top Ten Reasons to Teach in a Rural School” here.
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Support from the community
From the Colorado Education Association to Teach Plus, there are several organizations in Colorado that are dedicated to supporting and empowering educators. What’s more, there is plenty of support – from financial aid opportunities to mentorship – for Black and Latinx future and current educators. Learn more here.
Some Amazing Coworkers
Ladorris Troche
Meet LadorisLadorris Troche is determined to be a leader in her community, and strives to create a warm, equitable classroom for her preschool students.
Wendy Gutierrez
Meet WendyAs an Air Force veteran and 7th and 8th grade World Studies teacher, Wendy Gutierrez fosters a classroom environment in which students feel confident questioning the world around them.
Anthonya Kahrs
Meet AnthonyaAs a passionate, fifth grade educator in rural Colorado, Anthonya Kahrs (and her entire family!) know the value of educators in small communities.
Room for Growth
A career in education promises to be a dynamic one. The skills a teacher gains can lead down countless paths toward greater impact, higher compensation, and an expansive network. Here are just some of the things a teacher can do with the skills they learn.
- Administration: Principal Fabricio Velez is a classically-trained dancer from Ecuador who became a champion for English language learner students as a Colorado principal.
- Advocacy: As an immigrant from the Ivory Coast, Dr. Anne Keke fights for an equitable education system in her classroom, and also as a member of the Aurora School Board.
- Higher Education: Dr. Sheryl Smith is now the Education Chair for the NAACP Denver Branch, an associate professor for the Community College of Denver, and an affiliate professor for Metropolitan University.
Resources for Future Teachers
Explore Programs
View ProgramsA variety of offerings to get licensed to teach means there’s a program out there that’s just right for your family member.
Coaching
Chat with a CoachYour family member can get advice and answers when they talk to a TEACH Colorado coach.
Financial Aid
Search AidFrom scholarships to internships and residencies, future teachers have access to resources that help them save as they build a future.
Next Steps
We get it. You want to be supportive and help your loved one become a teacher, but it’s hard to know where to start. That’s why TEACH Colorado provides a clear, custom, and actionable roadmap to walk you and your loved one through every step along the way.
Start a roadmap with the future teacher in your life and watch their career take off.
