Science Teacher (2027-2028 School Year)

DSST Public Schools • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

DSST Public Schools is hiring Science Teachers for middle school and high school positions at multiple locations across Denver and Aurora, Colorado. This is a full-time, in-person, benefits-eligible school-year position. The role begins in late July 2027 with new staff training. Salary is $60,000–$78,000, based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. A relocation stipend is offered to those joining from 75 miles or more from Denver.

Science Teachers create engaging, student-centered learning experiences in which students investigate scientific phenomena, develop models, construct evidence-based explanations, and collaborate to understand the world. Instruction is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and uses high-quality curriculum. Middle school teachers teach integrated science using OpenSciEd; many co-teach with English Language Development teachers. High school teachers teach Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, including AP-level courses where offered, based on their expertise and campus needs. DSST uses OpenSciEd and Savvas for core science classes.

Teachers work with colleagues and receive instructional coaching, feedback, professional development, and opportunities for collaboration. The position also involves building relationships with students and families and participating in schoolwide initiatives, which may include advisory, tutoring, or student recruitment. DSST describes its Total Rewards package as including fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, grocery discounts, comprehensive health coverage, six weeks of paid parental leave, local discounts, and relocation support for out-of-state applicants. Staff also receive 11 or more weeks off each year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Demonstrated content knowledge meeting applicable in-field qualifications.
• Strong belief in every student's ability to succeed and pursue ambitious postsecondary goals.
• Commitment to educational equity, inclusive instruction, and continuous professional growth.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching or supporting middle or high school students.
• Strong knowledge of scientific concepts, inquiry-based instruction, and NGSS-aligned teaching practices.
• Experience using hands-on investigations, modeling, or phenomenon-based learning to engage students.
• Experience differentiating instruction and using student data to support learning.
• Experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds, including students of color, students with disabilities, and multilingual learners.
• Colorado teaching credential; preferred but not required for most opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, intellectually prepare, and teach approximately 3–5 classes daily using high-quality, NGSS-aligned curriculum and phenomenon-based learning experiences.
• Facilitate hands-on investigations, modeling, scientific discourse, and evidence-based explanations to help students construct their understanding.
• Partner with Special Education, English Language Development, and other colleagues to differentiate instruction and support student access to challenging science content.
• Use student work, assessments, and performance data to monitor understanding, provide feedback, and adjust instruction.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued, take intellectual risks, and develop confidence as scientists.
• Participate in instructional coaching, feedback, professional development, and collaboration to strengthen teaching practice.
• Build strong relationships with students and families and participate in schoolwide initiatives, which may include advisory, tutoring, or student recruitment.
• For middle school positions, teach integrated science using OpenSciEd and, where applicable, co-teach with English Language Development teachers.
• For high school positions, teach Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, including AP-level courses where offered, according to content expertise and campus needs.

Benefits

• Fertility and adoption support.
• Educator-focused mental-health care and access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative.
• Safeway grocery discounts and local discounts.
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• 11 or more weeks off each year.
• Relocation stipend for applicants joining from 75 miles or more from Denver; relocation support for out-of-state applicants.
• Weekly one-to-one coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways.
• Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the Flower Person Award.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level