Teacher Cadet

Program Overview

The Teacher Cadet program is a yearlong honors course designed to provide high school students with a challenging introduction to teaching. The licensed curriculum aligns with the Colorado Teacher Quality Standards and offers students insight into the nature of teaching and critical issues affecting education quality in America’s schools.

Students build leadership, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills while earning field-experience hours. Experiences may include active learning, classroom observations, mini teaching experiences, and shadowing education professionals.

Personal Development

• Develop leadership skills
• Build presentation skills
• Refine interpersonal communication skills
• Expand career opportunities
• Earn field experience hours

Enrichment Experiences

• Active learning curriculum
• Classroom observation
• Mini-teaching experience
• Shadow educational professionals

Career Opportunities

• Elementary and secondary teacher, preschool director, special education teacher, coach
• School psychologist, university professor
• Careers related to working with children such as pediatrician, counselor, social worker

Eligibility Requirements

• Open to juniors and seniors
• Complete the application process