STEM Lab Teacher (2026-2027 School Year) [Immediate Start]

DSST Public Schools•Denver, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about igniting curiosity, fostering innovation, and preparing students for the future of STEM? Join our team as a STEM Lab Teacher, where you will inspire middle school students to explore and apply STEM through hands-on projects and industry-aligned experiences. As the STEM Lab Teacher, you will lead dynamic, project-based learning experiences that align with high school STEM pathways: biomedical science, engineering, computer science, and entrepreneurship. You will collaborate with industry partners to design real-world challenges that connect students to cutting-edge careers and technologies, and with our high school teams to teach important, transferable skills that will help students transition seamlessly to their high school STEM courses. Cultivate a classroom culture of creativity, problem-solving, and excitement, empowering all students to develop a strong sense of possibility and identity in STEM. Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where every student feels supported, thinks boldly, leads effectively, and fails fearlessly. Work closely with colleagues to align STEM Lab projects with broader school goals and pathways. Ideal candidates will have a passion for STEM education, experience in hands-on or project-based teaching, and a commitment to helping students develop the skills they need to become changemakers in an evolving world. Join us in transforming education and inspiring the next generation of innovators!

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: Utilize DSST’s curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous grade level aligned content to 3-5 classes daily depending on campus and content area. Responsible for ensuring instruction meets the needs of all learners in your classroom including exceptional learners and multilingual learners. DSST prioritizes curriculum that centers the cultures and histories of underrepresented and marginalized communities.
Collaborate to Support Student Success : Work closely with Special Services and English Language Development colleagues to ensure that all students are provided with targeted support. Collaboratively design and implement strategies to promote academic progress for students with diverse learning needs, including exceptional learners and multilingual learners, ensuring that each student’s unique strengths are nurtured.
Track and Support Student Growth: Prioritize students’ intellectual growth by holding high expectations for academic success including monitoring and assessing the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual student proficiency.
Promote Positive Culture: Employ DSST culture and support systems while validating students’ cultural identities. Actively promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture. Cultivate 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.

Benefits

relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver
Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support
educator-focused mental-health care
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
the signature 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
local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state