STEM Apprentice Teacher

Position: STEM Apprentice Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
The DSST STEM Apprentice (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

As part of this role, DSST
** seeks to fully fund
** the cost of licensure coursework during the residency year and provides a full-time salary, benefits, and coaching.
** In exchange for this investment**, Apprentice Teachers commit to teaching
** full time at DSST for at least two additional school years
** following the residency year, if hired into a Lead Teacher role.
**** Position:
**** STEM Apprentice Teacher (Fixed-term, 11-month residency: July 2026–June 2027)
** Status:
** Full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt,
** in-person
** position (Denver, CO)  
*
* Location:

** Interviews will be aligned to school openings, location preferences, and content interests shared in your application* $48, 000 during the Apprentice Teacher (residency) year* $60,000-$82,000 if hired into a Lead Teacher role in year two
* Relocation stipend available for anyone joining us from 75+ miles outside the Denver area
* A full-time, in-person
** learning-focused teaching residency
*** A pathway to becoming a
** licensed DSST Lead Teacher
*** Designed for individuals who are
** confident they want to pursue teaching as a long-term career
*** An opportunity to build skills through
** practice, coaching, and gradual responsibility
*** A traditional teacher-of-record position
* ** A “try-it-out” role for deciding whether you enjoy teaching**    *(If you are interested in exploring teaching or working with students in other ways, DSST offers additional pathways that may be a better fit!)
** 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 school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives,
** demonstrated through actions, reflection, or prior experience
*** Desire to grow professionally as an anti-racist educator
* Self-awareness, reflective practice, and a commitment to continuous improvement
* ** Ability to commit fully to an in-person, full-time residency and licensure program
*** Experience working with students (any setting) ages 11-18
* Experience working with students of color, students with disabilities, multi-language learners, or first generation college-bound students
** Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits:
** Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
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