The idea of the spirit of educator has profound theoretical connotations. It is the innovative development of Xi Jinping's cultural thought in the field of education and points to the scientific development of modern education in China. The core of the spirit of educators lies in the "realistic people", that is, educators are specific individuals. Educational activities must be based on an in-depth understanding of the subjectivity and objectivity of educators. On this basis, the spirit of educators and the modernization of education form intrinsic logical isomorphism in terms of goal orientation, essential requirements and value orientation, and jointly promote Talent training and social development. In the new era, we will further explore the intrinsic relationship between the spirit of educators and the modernization of education, put forward specific promotion paths, and provide a broader perspective and method for the high-quality development of educational modernization.