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

DSST Public Schools•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DSST Public Schools is seeking a Visual Arts Teacher to teach middle school students in traditional and digital art forms, including drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic design, and digital illustration. The teacher will help students develop creative skills, integrate technology into visual expression, build portfolios, and explore connections between traditional and digital art. Depending on the campus and opening, courses may include Digital Arts, Visual Arts, Ceramics, Journalism, Graphic Design, Drawing, Studio Arts, Photography, Guitar, Capstone: Student Portfolio, and Art & Aligned Internship. Course preferences will be discussed during the interview process. The teacher will plan and deliver rigorous, grade-level-aligned instruction to three to five classes daily, monitor student performance and growth using varied assessment tools, and use assessment results to guide instruction and support student proficiency. DSST curriculum centers the cultures and histories of underrepresented and marginalized communities. The teacher will foster an inclusive, positive classroom and school culture, affirm students’ cultural identities, and build trusting relationships with students and families. The role also includes professional development and additional school-community duties as needed, such as student recruitment, advisory, or after-school tutoring. This is a full-time, exempt, in-person school-year position in Denver, Colorado, with benefits eligibility. The anticipated start is the first day of new staff training at the end of July. The position is recruited for on an ongoing basis, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Salary is $60,000–$78,000, based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. A relocation stipend is offered to employees joining from 75 miles or more from Denver.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any field.
Demonstrated content knowledge (in-field status) through one of the stated qualification options.
Belief that all students can succeed in school and reach ambitious post-secondary goals.
Proactive approach to learning and growth, including willingness to receive and use feedback to enhance teaching practice.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous, grade-level-aligned content to three to five classes daily, depending on campus and content area.
Teach artistic techniques in traditional and digital media, which may include drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic design, and digital illustration.
Help students develop creative skills, build strong portfolios, and explore the intersection of traditional and digital art.
Monitor and assess student performance using varied assessment tools and resources; use results to guide instruction and support individual student proficiency.
Maintain high expectations for academic success and prioritize students’ intellectual growth.
Use DSST culture and support systems to promote a unified, positive classroom and school culture while validating students’ cultural identities.
Cultivate and maintain trusting relationships with students and families.
Participate in professional growth opportunities, including regular coaching, feedback, and development focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, or providing after-school tutoring.

Benefits

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