Uplift Elevate Preparatory · Career Pathway

Teaching & Education

The Teaching and Education Career Pathway at Uplift Education is designed to help scholars explore teaching, leadership, and school-based careers through a structured, four-year experience grounded in real-world learning.

Grades 9–12Four-year pathway

Tuition-FreePublic charter, no cost

IB FoundationCollege-credit Connected

Two CampusesUplift Hampton & Uplift Luna

Career Pathway

Teaching & Education, built into four years of real experience

As a tuition-free public charter network and dedicated partner in your scholar’s success, Uplift Education provides the foundation: a rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) education, a supportive PK–12 community, and a commitment to preparing every student for college, career, and life. Building on that foundation, the Education & Training Pathway gives scholars the opportunity to move beyond learning about education—and begin experiencing it firsthand. Through coursework, mentorship, and hands-on opportunities within Uplift schools, scholars gain the skills, confidence, and insight needed to pursue a meaningful future in education.

What Scholars Experience By Grade

This pathway grows with your scholar over four years—combining strong academics with real-world experience, all within the Uplift Education network.

9th Grade

Foundations

Scholars build a strong academic foundation through IB coursework while exploring careers in education through leadership, communication, and real-world learning experiences. This first year helps them begin to see themselves as future mentors, leaders, and educators.

10th Grade

Skill-Building

Scholars deepen their understanding of education through pathway-aligned coursework, skill development, and real-world learning experiences while strengthening communication, collaboration, reflection, and problem-solving skills.

11th Grade

College Credit

As scholars advance in the pathway, they engage in more immersive education experiences through college-level coursework, transferable credit opportunities, and real-world learning in authentic educational settings.

12th Grade

Career Readiness

In the final year, scholars prepare for college and career through advanced pathway experiences and college-connected learning. They may also earn the Educational Aide I certification and become eligible for a Letter of Intent to Hire from Uplift Education.

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Schools Offering the Teaching & Education Career Pathway

8915 S. Hampton Road
Dallas, TX 75232

9743 E RL Thornton Fwy
Dallas, Tx 75228

Certifications and Outcomes

This pathway is designed to help scholars graduate with more than coursework. It helps them build meaningful experience, explore college and career options, and prepare for the next step with clarity and confidence, with Uplift Education as an ongoing partner.

Potential outcomes include:

At least 9 hours of transferable college credit through Tarleton State University
Educational Aide I certification
College and career readiness measure completion
Early exposure to careers in education and school leadership
Eligibility for an official Letter of Intent to Hire from Uplift Education, if program requirements and employment qualifications are met

After graduation, scholars may be prepared for pathways such as:

Entry into education-related college programs
Early employment connected to school or youth-serving environments
Continued preparation for careers such as teaching, counseling, coaching, school leadership, and student support services

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Question From Families

Who is this pathway for?

This pathway is for students entering the 9th grade and is a strong fit for scholars who enjoy helping others, communicating, leading, mentoring, and making a difference in their communities.

Does my child need prior teaching experience?

No. The pathway is designed to build from early exposure and foundational skill-building in 9th grade toward more advanced experiences later in high school.

Is Uplift tuition-free?

Yes. Uplift is a tuition-free public charter school.

Is Uplift college-focused or career-focused?

Both. Uplift combines strong academics and IB learning with preparation for college, career, and life. The Education & Training Pathway is one example of how scholars can connect classroom learning to a meaningful future.

What makes this different from similar programs at other schools?

Uplift combines the IB curriculum offered to all scholars with early pathway access, real classroom experience in a PK–12 setting, college credit opportunities, industry-based certification, and a direct connection to future employment possibilities.

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