Teaching is a rewarding career. Colorado offers many options for high school graduates or people looking for a mid-career change.  27J Schools is a growing Colorado school district that hires over 200 educators each year. See our links below to join a traditional teaching program here in the Denver area.    For help navigating the pathways to becoming an educator, check out Teach Colorado.

Traditional Educator Pathways in Colorado:

• University of Northern Colorado
• Metro State
• CU Boulder
• Colorado Christian
• CU Denver
• Colorado Department of Education

Alternative licensure targets post-graduates holding at least a bachelor's degree. Alternative licensure programs are growing across the Denver area and throughout Colorado and serve as a path for career changers drawn to teaching.  27J Schools hires Colorado alternative pathway teachers.

For questions or support, contact 27J HR.

Alternative Pathway Program Links:

• TEACH COLORADO
  • Not yet a licensed teacher, but interested in having a classroom of your own? Our friends at TEACH Colorado can help! With free 1-on-1 coaching, information on the alternative licensure pathway, and financial support, they’re ready to help you on your journey to becoming an educator. Sign up today!
    
• CDE Alternative License Webpage
• CDE - All Approved Programs List
• Fort Morgan Schools - Alternative Program
  • Email Jen Kral
• PEBC - Boettcher Teacher Program
• MSU Denver - Alt Licensure Program
• Mountain BOCES - Alt Licensure Program 
• Colorado River BOCES
• Colorado Christian University - Alt Licensure Program
• CSU
• UCD Apire to Teach