Student Teaching
Discover your pathway of purpose through student teaching in CCSD
In the Cherry Creek School District, student teachers are valued as future colleagues and contributing members of our learning community. Guided by our mission to inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, and to care, we provide a student teaching experience that cultivates professional and personal growth to become the educator you aspire to be.
Our program blends meaningful classroom experience, ongoing professional learning, and skilled mentor support, creating a student teaching experience where future educators thrive. Throughout this program, student teachers develop effective instructional practices, connect with a supportive network of peers and CCSD educators, and make meaningful progress on their pathway of purpose to becoming successful educators.
Your Student Teaching Experience
🏫 Placement:
- Opportunities across elementary, middle, and high schools in diverse communities
- Placement details confirmed in advance of your start date
- Strong partnership between your university and CCSD for a seamless and supported experience
🧑🏫 Supervision & Support:
- Guidance from an experienced mentor teacher in your content/grade area
- Collaboration within a professional learning community
- Weekly check-ins with district staff dedicated to your success
- Ongoing feedback and coaching to strengthen your practice
🧩Professional Development:
- District-level orientation with CCSD leaders
- Monthly student teacher seminars focused on operationalizing our CCSD Core Values through effective instructional practices and interview preparedness
- Networking with other CCSD student teachers and district leaders
- Pathways toward employment opportunities in CCSD after graduation
🌟 Those Who Thrive in Our Program:
- Value equity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Believe in supporting the whole student—academically, socially, and emotionally—by recognizing and building upon each student's unique assets
- See challenges as opportunities through a growth mindset
- Encourage curiosity and investment in learning so that students feel seen and valued
- Build strong, supportive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Communicate clearly, listen actively and problem-solve with thoughtful inquiry and creativity
📍 Why Choose CCSD for Student Teaching?
- Authentic and interactive classroom experience within diverse school communities
- District, building, and classroom level supports to accelerate your growth as you transition from student to teacher
- CCSD is one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers for the fifth year and the #1 district in the state for teacher satisfaction
Application Process
The application window for Fall 2026 is now open and will close on 4/15/26.
Apply now to the Student Teacher - Fall 2026 - Pool Posting
Requirements
- Application to the CCSD Student Teaching posting.
- Documentation that all appropriate Praxis exams have been passed at least three weeks prior to beginning student teaching
- University letter with all pertinent details of the requirements for the student-teaching experience
- Memo of Understanding (MOU) jointly agreed to by CCSD and the university
- Completion of required CCSD preboarding
- Fingerprinting and background check
- CCSD Walking the Pathway videos
🔗 Helpful Links
Contact Us For More Information About Our Student Teaching Program
Mónica M. García
Director of Human Resources
Cherry Creek School District
720-554-4333
mgarcia65@cherrycreekschools.org
Brian Christy
Partner of Talent Management
Cherry Creek School District
720-554-5634
bchristy2@cherrycreekschools.org
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