Integrating the educator ethos into the daily lives of rural teachers represents a practical innovation in the initiative of “strengthening teachers through moral cultivation.” It is also a vital pathway to cultivating a high-quality, professional teaching force in rural areas. This approach is grounded in a coherent logic spanning theory, practice, and institution: the educator ethos is inherently embedded in the lifeworld of rural teachers, manifested in their daily practices, and reinforced through professional ethics governance. In practice, this integration serves to strengthen ideals and beliefs, ignite intrinsic motivation for professional growth, and deepen educational commitment. To achieve it, we must amplify narratives of rural teaching that contextualize the ethos, foster a supportive professional ecology permeated by its influence, and create public cultural spaces that nurture a sense of mission.