Engineering Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) [Immediate Start]

POSITION : STEM Elective Teacher

GRADE LEVEL : Hiring for middle and high school positions

LOCATION : Hiring at multiple locations. You can view the current openings at this link. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the Spring.

SALARY : $60000-$78000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!

STATUS : Full time school year benefits eligible exempt in-person position (Denver CO)

START : First day of new hire staff training is at the end of July. You can view our current School Year Calendar here .

THE ROLE

At DSST our teachers play an integral role in ensuring student success by fostering the development of essential skills such as resilience and critical thinking developing project based learning experiences and building strong relationships with our STEM electives program students connect their studies to the world as they solve real and urgent problems for industry and their community.

This STEM Elective role is flexible and could result in teaching any of the following content areas based on the new hires strengths and preferences :

Computer Science

Bioscience

Engineering

Entrepreneurial Studies

Key Responsibilities :

Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content : Utilize DSSTs curriculum resources to plan intellectually prepare and teach rigorous culturally responsive and grade level aligned content to 3-5 classes daily depending on campus and content area.

Track and Support Student Growth : Monitor and assess the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools & resources to guide instruction and support individual student growth.

Promote Positive Culture : Employ DSST culture systems to promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture as well as build and maintain trusting relationships with students and families.

Pursue Professional Development : Engage in professional growth opportunities including regular coaching feedback and development with a focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

Contribute to School Community : Undertake additional duties as needed such as supporting student recruitment running a small group advisory class after school tutoring etc. Explore more potential duties here .

THE PERSON

We value staff with diverse backgrounds talents and ideas. Our most successful employees share the following characteristics :

An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals.

A proactive approach to learning and growth welcoming feedback to enhance your teaching practice.

Qualifications :

Minimum : Bachelors Degree in any field. Demonstrated content knowledge (known as in-field status) via various qualifications (see qualification options here ).

Ideal : Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color students with disabilities and / or multilingual students. A Colorado teaching credential is preferred but not required for most opportunities.

WHO WE ARE

At DSST Public Schools we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST you play a part in ensuring all 7500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.

INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS

For most of our positions we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here .

WHY JOIN DSST

At DSST we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful healthy life. We want this work to be your lifes work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.

Health and Supplemental Insurance : DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.

Time Off : DSST Staff enjoy 11 weeks off per year paid PTO (from Day 1!)

Professional Development : As a learning organization DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below :

DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute New Educator Institute New Leader Institute Leader You and Teaching & Learning Institute.

Weekly 1 : 1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.

Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers Emerging Leaders and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here.

And more!

DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM

Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!

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.

Key Skills

Client Server,Maintenance Planning,Aircraft Operations,Bilingual,Arbitration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 60000 - 78000