Pathway: Teaching & Training
Plan of Study: Teacher
Career Goal (O*Net Code): Examples: Preschool Teacher (25-2100), Child Care Worker (39-9011), Preschool & child
10th
11th
12th
High School
Recognition
for Advanced
Learning
* Default includes CDHE Higher Education
Admission Requirements
9th
Care Program Administrator (11-9031), Elementary School Teacher (25-2021); Middle School Teacher (25-2022); Vocational
Education Teacher (25-2023); Secondary School Teacher (25-2031); Special Education Teacher (25-2041/25-2043); Coach (272022); Postsecondary Teacher (25-1000); Teacher Assistant (25-9041).
Suggested High School Courses
Core Academic
English I, Algebra I, Earth or Environmental Science, Geography/Civics, Suggested Electives:
Courses*:
PE
Keyboarding
Career Path
Courses:
Child Development (DHS)
Core Academic
English II, Geometry I, Biology, Colorado or World History, Foreign
Suggested Electives:
Courses*:
Keyboarding, Business
Language I
Technology (DHS)
Career Path
Courses:
Psychology
Core Academic
English III, Algebra II/ or Business Math, American History, Speech,
Suggested Electives:
Courses*:
Arts and Crafts
ACT Prep, Foreign Language II
Career Path
Courses:
Teacher Assistant
Core Academic
English IV, Business Math, Botany or other lab based science, US
Suggested Electives:
Courses*:
Art
Government
Career Path
Courses:
Elementary Aide, Teacher Assistant
Secondary to Postsecondary Linkages & Certifications
Postsecondary Credit Options:
ACP, Dual Credit, PSEO, Fast College-Fast Jobs, Articulated Credit
Industry Recognized Certificate(s) or License(s):
Not Applicable
High School
Diploma or
GED
Early Childhood Education
Aims, Colorado Mountain College, Colorado
Northwestern, CC of Aurora, CC of Denver,
Front Range, Northeastern, Otero, Pikes
Peak, Pueblo, Red Rocks, Trinidad State
Junior College, Mesa State
High School
Diploma or
GED
Early Childhood, Teacher Education – Elementary, Teacher
Education Secondary, Special Education, Human Performance &
Physical Education, Physical Education
Fort Lewis College, Adams State College,
CSU, CSU- Pueblo, CU-Colorado Springs,
CU-Denver, UNC, Mesa State College
More options at:
www.collegeincolorado.org
See each
school's
admissions
website
Teacher Education, MA; Educational Equity & Cultural Diversity,
MA & PhD; Educational Foundations, Policy, Practice, MS & PhD;
Education Leadership, MA & PhD; Special Education, MA;
Special Education, MA & Ed.D, Human Performance & Physical
Education, MA
CU-Denver, Adams State College, CSU,
CSU-Pueblo, Mesa State College, CUBoulder, CU-Colorado Springs, UNC
More options at:
www.collegeincolorado.org
See each
school's
admissions
website
Certificate
Early Childhood Teacher
Early Childhood Director
Infant Nursery Supervisor
AVS: Delta/Montrose Tech, Emily Griffith.
Community Colleges/ Colleges: Aims,
Arapahoe, Colorado Northwestern, CC of
Aurora, CC of Denver, Front Range,
Morgan, Northeastern Jr., Otero Jr., Pikes
Peak, Pueblo, Red Rocks, Trinidad State Jr.
Associate
Degree
Entrance Exams/
Requirements
Bachelor
Degree
Colorado Institutions
Graduate
Degree
Postsecondary Programs Available in Colorado
Postsecondary Education Opportunities
Music
Life Skills for Seniors or
Internship Theory
(DHS)
Career & Technical Education is delivered through the Colorado Community College System
www.cccs.edu
for Health Ed
Cluster Overview: The Education and Training Career Cluster prepares students for
careers in planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related
learning support services.
Extended Learning Experiences
Curricular Experiences:
Extracurricular Experiences:
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Teacher Assistant
Elementary Aide
Examples:
Language Immersion Programs
School Newspaper
Speech & Debate Team
Student Government
Summer-Camp Counselor
Work-Based Learning Experiences:
Program Accreditation and/or Professional
Association(s):
Career Preparation – Paid and Unpaid, Job
Shadowing, Internships
Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Education Association
PHI DELTA KAPPA International
Service Learning Experiences:
Graduate
Degree
Bachelor
Degree
Associate
Degree
Certificate
Boys and Girls Club, Campus Service Organizations,
Community Service Volunteer, Peer Tutoring / Peer
Mentoring
Career Options:
Teacher Assistant, Educational Aide I, Child Care Worker, Preschool
Teacher
Salary Range:
$
After-School Program Supervisor, Assistant Teacher, Group
Worker/Assistant
$ - $$
Secondary School Teacher, Elementary School Teacher, Coach
Middle School Teacher, Recreation Attendant, Adult Educator,
County Extension Agent, Career and Technical Education Teacher,
Special Education Teacher
Postsecondary Teacher, Adult Educator, County Extension Director,
University Instructor/Professor, Secondary Teacher
$$
$$ - $$$
$ = $15-25,000; $$ = $25-55,000; $$$ = $55-90,000; $$$$ = Above $90,000
Delta-Montrose Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its
programs or activities. Please direct inquiries to: John Jones, 7655-2075 Road, Delta, Colorado 81416, (970) 874-4438
Career & Technical Education is delivered through the Colorado Community College System
www.cccs.edu