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 Teach In Denver

Become a Teacher

no ba: If you want to become a teacher but don't have a
Bachelor's Degree or a teaching license
with ba:
If you want to become a teacher, have a Bachelor's Degree
but don't have a teaching license
need license:
If you've completed a teacher education or
alternative program and need your Colorado Teaching License
apply now:
If you have a Colorado Teaching License
and want to apply for a teaching job in DPS

Teaching is our society's noblest profession, requiring enormous skill, passion, creativity, and commitment. Nothing is more important to the future of our children than our teachers. Effective teaching is the one thing proven to truly move the achievement needle – to close our achievement gaps and give every one of our students a real chance to succeed. As President Obama has stressed:

“From the moment students enter a school, the most important factor in their success is not the color of their skin or the income of their parents, it's the person standing at the front of the classroom.”

If you don't have your teaching license, there are many pathways into the profession that can prepare you for a rewarding career in teaching. The district works closely with the many preparation channels to ensure the success of its teachers, and to raise the bar on teacher effectiveness in the classroom.