You belong in Cherry Creek! Build a Career with us!

The Cherry Creek School District is looking for great people who want to make a positive difference for our 53,000+ students. Join our team and work for one of the highest-achieving districts in the nation.

CCSD offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits for qualifying employees, professional development and advancement opportunities, and a positive work environment within a caring culture.

Starting teacher salary

2024-2025 Starting Teacher Salary - Beginning in the 2024-25* school year, the starting annual salary was $61,058 for new teachers to the District.  The adopted salary schedule raised salaries for more experienced teachers and provided compensation for teachers and certified staff who further their education. For more information about salary placement, visit the Certified Salary Placement page.
Use our licensed salary calculator to find your estimated salary.

CCSD 2025-2026 Hard-to-Fill positions and potential new hire step eligibility.

*Once negotiations for the 2025-26 school year are complete, the schedule and calculator will be updated to reflect any adjustments.

Classified Employee Referral Program

Are you a current employee who wants to refer a candidate to a Classified position within our District? Learn about how you could earn a $500 referral bonus!