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Concurrent Enrollment Teacher

Teach students college credit classes in a high school setting in academic, social, and other formative skills in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, social studies, or Career and Technical Education courses.

Annual openings

2,235

Median wage

$63,410

Typical education

A Master’s degree is required for most courses. However, requirements may differ for some Career and Technical Education courses and it is best to check with your local college to understand their requirements.

Growth 2026–2032

+7%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Career requirements

What does this career require?

Explore education, required qualifications, voluntary credentials and employer preferences for this role. Check the details to see which apply.

Typical education

A Master’s degree is required for most courses. However, requirements may differ for some Career and Technical Education courses and it is best to check with your local college to understand their requirements.

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Credential detail

There are often additional credentials required for this job. For instance, for guaranteed transfer classes in the liberal arts and sciences, it is common practice for an instructor to have a Master’s degree in the subject area, or a Master’s degree with successful completion of at least 18 graduate-level credits in the subject area, regardless of whether the credits were part of the Master’s degree. Also, for the majority of classes in Career and Technical Education (CTE), an instructor must be eligible to obtain a postsecondary credential in the specific CTE area. Please see page 11 of Concurrent Enrollment Policy and Example Practices for more detail.

Experience detail

A concurrent enrollment teacher must be employed as a High School Teacher. For some courses, industry work experience may be expected as well. Teachers seeking approval to teach these courses must meet the same hiring requirements as other faculty at the college/university.

Employer competency information

  • ● Instruction - Know and demonstrate knowledge of the content being taught, making the instruction and content relevant to students while fostering a positive learning environment and adjusting instructional approaches as needed ● Communication - Be perceptive and responsive listeners, able to communicate with students in a variety of ways; help students to articulate their thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively ● Teamwork - Working collaboratively with other educators, the students, and the families to achieve learning outcomes ● Reading - Able to develop reading skills in students while also utilizing these skills to facilitate their own lifelong learning ● Psychology - Engage students with different learning styles and abilities by using a variety of models of inclusive and effective practices
Concurrent enrollment teachers work for a school district, but they are also approved by a postsecondary institution to teach college-level courses for that institution.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenYes
  • On a computerMay vary
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsYes

Interests it draws on

  • Education
  • Teaching

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  2. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
  3. Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
  4. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  5. Read books to entire classes or small groups.
  6. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
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