POSITION: 2026-2027 School Year Middle and High School Teachers Positions (Any Subject Area)
GRADE LEVEL: Middle or High School Positions available
LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. Learn more about our 16 schools here.
SALARY: $60,000-$82,000 based on years of aligned experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend if you are moving from a location greater than 75 miles from Denver!
STATUS: Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position
START: Our new staff will attend a New Staff Institute at the end of July 2026. You can get a better idea of our school year by viewing the current School Year Calendar here.
TIMELINES FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR APPLICATIONS
Interested in joining us for the 2026-2027 School Year? Submit your application here today! Applying to this pool gets your application into our system. Our team will be reviewing applications from this talent pool as our roles become available, and should a role come available that may be a good mutual fit, we will reach out to you directly to move forward with your application.
Have more questions? Email us at humancapital@scienceandtech.org. We’d love to connect with you.
Interested in an immediate start or mid-year opening? Check out these opportunities on our DSST Job Board! Or would you prefer a more gradual introduction to teaching? Check out our Apprentice Teacher Program!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree (Any Area)
By 10/1/2026, demonstrate In-Field Status: There are multiple ways to demonstrate content knowledge to serve as a teacher with DSST Public Schools! Please review this document to understand how you are qualified to teach with DSST. On your application you will be asked to select one of the options below that best describes how you are qualified as “in field.”
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Using data to analyze and drive their daily practice.
Taking personal accountability for their impact to improve the minds, outcomes and lives of youth, and are reflective of their practice in order to be responsive to their students.
Creating learning environments to support youth in owning their learning & academic success.
Modeling and maintaining high expectations for all learners
Identifying personal strengths that will support the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, expectations, and school spirit.
Engage in feedback sessions with an instructional coach.
Seek out and request opportunities for growth and continuous self-improvement in teaching, both in and out of the classroom.
Willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with students, colleagues, and school administration.
Actively support and participate in the school’s professional development programs
Support the school’s core values and policies inside and outside the classroom with colleagues, students, parents, and the larger community.
Additional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc. See many of our possible duties here.
Who We Are
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.
We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.
Our Impact
100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program
15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF
9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend
95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people
Why Work at DSST?
At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive.
Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.
Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.