Teacher, Long Term Substitute, Kindergarten- Temporary

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

A Long-Term Substitute teaches the appropriate grade-level standards-based curriculum to students, following school- and district-approved curriculum while the classroom teacher is absent for an extended period. This temporary kindergarten role is needed from January 4, 2026, to June 4, 2027. The position pays $31.50 per hour. Denver Public Schools highlights a culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun, with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. Additional total rewards include time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license; DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for DPS.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Counsel students to encourage and support student achievement.
Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce student conduct and behavior rules, and reinforce positive behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
Observe, evaluate, report, and record students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Present subject matter using varied teaching methods and technology, adjusting instruction to student learning styles.
Instruct students individually and in groups using methods such as lectures, technology, and discussions.
Prepare, administer, assign, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, and report grades using District software.
Prepare student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators.
Communicate with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems and coordinate instructional efforts.