Other Pathways to Licensure

Mines offers teacher licensure in Secondary Science (grades 7-12), Secondary Mathematics (grades 7-12), Middle Grades Mathematics (grades 6-8), and K-12 Computer Science.

To become a K-12 teacher in other areas (eg. Elementary, Business and Marketing), there are two general pathways depending on your level of experience:

  • If you have K-12 classroom experience (college teaching is likely not adequate preparation)
    • After earning a BS, obtain a job as a teacher
    • Work with one of our partner programs to earn your license in year 1
    • Receive a full teacher salary during this time ($42-$58K) less fees for licensing agency ($6 – $9K)
  • If you have minimal or no K-12 classroom experience
    • Pick a residency program with PEBC or DSST
    • Pays between $3K – $34K (higher paying option does not come with a license so need to partner with another agency at the same time ~$6K if aiming to earn licensure)

 

Below are three programs that we partner with. These offer options for Mines students who have earned a BS to become teachers.  Each has a slightly different program and cost structure.

ASPIRE To Teach, University of Colorado, Denver

This program allows a teacher to earn licensure during their first year teaching

ASPIRE To Teach assists in the job location process and supports new teachers with a math or science mentor during their first year. Graduates can begin any time throughout the academic year. Compensation: Full teacher salary. Fees: $6,000

 

DSST Apprentice Teacher Program

This program prepares people for teaching careers through a mentor teacher program. 

DSST is a charter school system associated with Denver Public Schools.  They are working hard to recruit new teachers and provide a range of supports for new teachers. They do not require licensure!

Apprentice teacher: This program looks like a traditional 1-year student teaching model working alongside a mentor teacher in a middle or high school math or science and it includes a salary of $38K-$39K for the year.

Here’s the application link for our 2023 apprentice teacher program!

https://www.dsstpublicschools.org/apprentice-teacher-program

PEBC Residency 

This program prepares people to have exceptional teaching careers through one of the two hands-on licensure programs outlined below. 

RESIDENT TEACHER  

Mines graduates are placed with an experienced mentor teacher for a full year. 

PREREQUISITES: BS degree, passing PRAXIS score, successful interview with PEBC, US Citizenship        

STRUCTURE: 4 days/week in a classroom with a mentor teacher and approximately 8 hrs/week engaging in coursework with PEBC.

COMPENSATION:  $10,000 – $52,000 (contact Teresa Goncalves at tgoncalves@pebc.org to determine specific amount eligible for)

FEES: $500 deposit + $3,500 program fee (program fee waived upon enrollment)

TEACHER OF RECORD

Mines graduate is responsible for locating a position. PEBC will provide mentor support  and programming during the first year as well as ongoing support for 3 additional years.

PREREQUISITES: Field experience, BS degree, passing PRAXIS score, a successful interview with PEBC, US Citizenship, & apply for and obtain a job in a PEBC partner district.

STUCTURE: 5 days/week of classroom instruction as a teacher of record in your classroom with a mentor in the building and 8 hrs/week of coursework with PEBC

COMPENSATION: Standard teacher salary

FEES: $0 if you commit to teaching in a rural or small rural school district or a “shortage area” for three years. Otherwise, $500 deposit + $7500 over 8mo

Inspire Young Minds! Teach Science, Math, or CS.