High School Pathways
Career + Technical Education (CTE)
Availability of all high school programs varies by school. Please check with your school counseling office for details.
- El Paso County School Districts
- Harrison School District 2
- Widefield School District 3
- Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
- Colorado Springs School District 11
- Cheyenne Mountain District 12
- Manitou Springs School District 14
- Academy School District 20
- Ellicott School District 22
- Peyton School District 23
- Hanover School District 28
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38
- Falcon School District 49
- Edison School District 54JT
- Miami-Yoder School District 60
- Calhan School District RJ1
- Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
Your High School Pathway
Your high school pathway to a career in Early Childhood Education (ECE) begins with your school district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.
Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families also offers a $500 Early Childhood Career Engagement Award for high school students completing early childhood classes. Learn more HERE.
Frequently Asked Questions About Your High School Pathway
Most frequent questions and answers
The State of Colorado requires an Early Childhood Teacher to be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Teacher Aides must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
Earn College Credit while in High School! Click here to find out more.
Yes! Joint Initiatives offers a $500 Early Childhood Career Engagement Award! Click HERE for details.
Click here to learn about the Professional Development Information System (PDIS).
Hourly rates can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including certifications, college credits in Early Childhood Education, additional skills, and the number of years you have spent as a teacher aid.
You can look at this like a flight of stairs. Your high school ECE achievements can place you on the third step and continue increasing your wages while pursuing a two or four-year degree to get you to the highest step.
The number of Early Childhood Education positions available in the Pikes Peak region.