STEM Apprentice Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
About The Position
The DSST STEM Apprentice Teacher (AT) Program is a year-long, paid teaching residency designed for aspiring educators who want to learn to teach through practice, coaching, and gradual responsibility. Apprentice Teachers work full time in DSST classrooms while completing a state-approved teacher licensure program—allowing you to earn while you learn and prepare to lead your own classroom the following year. Please review this position description carefully before applying. By completing this application, you will be placed into our talent pool for the 2026 cohort. Our team will review all applications and contact candidates selected to move forward in January 2026. If you have questions or need a different timeline, please contact [email protected]. The DSST Apprentice Teacher Program is a structured teaching residency, not a traditional teaching role. Apprentice Teachers are not teachers of record. In the first part of the year, Apprentice Teachers primarily observe, support, and co-teach alongside their Mentor Teacher. Through a structured gradual release model, Apprentice Teachers take on increasing responsibility for lesson planning, instruction, assessment, and classroom management over time, with the goal of being ready to lead their own classroom the following school year. Your primary responsibility is to learn. You will be supported by a DSST Mentor Teacher and a network of educators committed to your development. Core learning experiences include: Shadowing and co-teaching with an assigned Mentor Teacher Observing a variety of DSST classrooms and teaching styles Practicing teaching in real classrooms with coaching and feedback Participating in school- and network-wide professional development Engaging in a state-approved teacher licensure program Supporting additional school needs as appropriate
Requirements
- A completed Bachelor’s Degree (any major) prior to start date
- Passion for Math, Science, or other STEM-related subjects
- An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives
- Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator
- Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
- Ability to commit fully to an in-person, full-time residency and licensure program
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students (any setting) ages 11-18
- Experience working with students of color, students with disabilities, multilanguage learners, or first generation college-bound students
Responsibilities
- Shadowing and co-teaching with an assigned Mentor Teacher
- Observing a variety of DSST classrooms and teaching styles
- Practicing teaching in real classrooms with coaching and feedback
- Participating in school- and network-wide professional development
- Engaging in a state-approved teacher licensure program
- Supporting additional school needs as appropriate
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts
- Weekly 1:1 coaching
- Data-driven feedback
- Clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader
- Core Value and TOAST Awards
- Milestone celebrations
- Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish
- Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative
- Wellness Wednesdays
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Six weeks of paid parental leave
- Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year
- Relocation support for out of state applicants
- Local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
