Student Teaching Positions
For Universities
Partnering with Jeffco Public Schools offers opportunities for student teachers, residents and intern placements to experience diverse learning-centered environments. Jeffco mentors program participants in instructional practices that provide quality education. The outcome is student teachers who are well-prepared for careers in education.
For Candidates
Student teacher, resident and intern placement candidates should know – teaching and learning together is the Jeffco way. Completing student teaching in Jeffco means they will be well-prepared for a career in education. Jeffco supports student teachers by matching them with highly qualified mentor teachers and providing a variety of learning supports during their experience.
Full-year and single-semester opportunities are available. Student teachers who successfully complete a Jeffco student teacher placement receive priority status during teacher hiring.
Step into teaching: Jeffco students await.
For Jeffco Principals
Many Jeffco schools are feeling the effects of the nationwide teacher shortage, and the district is in need of both short- and long-term solutions.
The HR Talent Acquisition team is working on long-term options for attracting and retaining new teachers in Jeffco, including the student teacher program. For the program to succeed, the district needs mentor teachers.
The role of the mentor teacher is key to the success of future educators. Principals can help identify teachers in their building who:
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Qualify for this growth opportunity.
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Show interest in this opportunity.
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Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement, lifelong learning and equitable access to effective teaching.
Principals can recommend an educator in their building to be a mentor teacher
Submit Mentor Teacher Recommendation Form
View Student Teacher Placement Process Guidance for School Administrators