Earn an MA Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Colorado Denver, a Colorado Teaching License and Colorado Large Center Director Qualification.

The Boulder Journey School Teacher Education Program (BJSTEP) is the result of a deep, long-term desire to advocate for highly qualified teachers in an ever-changing world. We aim to elevate the early childhood education profession and the image of early childhood educators. This program is innovative, constructivist, and always evolving.

Our mission is to advance a new cadre of experienced professionals and change-agents. We seek to nurture a growth mindset and a lifelong excitement and curiosity for learning, and we provide the necessary credentials to fulfill Colorado’s need for highly qualified teachers.

We place Resident Teachers in a one-year residency while they earn their master’s degree and teaching license. Resident Teachers receive support as they engage in personal and professional growth. Our Resident Teachers have an open mind and a willingness to try new things, embrace the unknown and sit with dissonance. In collaboration with mentors and other residents, Resident Teachers can expect to cultivate the following professional qualities:

Professional Character
Reflective Observation
Creativity
Resiliency & Humility
Communication & Collaboration
Courage, Critical Knowledge
Curiosity
Literacy of Technology
Visionary Leadership

Someone applying in the Teacher of Record pathway can work in any area of Colorado and receives the support of both a school mentor and program mentor.