STEM Apprentice Teacher

STEM Apprentice Teacher  School Year)

Launch your teaching career with a team of extraordinary educators! DSST's STEM Apprentice (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is a year-long teaching residency designed to support you in learning to teach at DSST Public Schools while also earning a competitive salary. You'll gain transformative classroom experience and development under the guidance of a DSST Mentor Teacher and a program designed to improve your craft through intentional learning, observation, and practice.

At the end of your first year, you'll have your license and the option of pursuing a Master's in Art in Teaching at a heavily subsidized rate. Our goal is at the end of this gradual year-long experience, you will have the confidence and opportunity to lead your own classroom within our network.

Your primary responsibility is to learn! This includes shadowing an assigned Mentor Teacher, observing various DSST Teachers, practicing teaching real classes, getting direct feedback from your Mentor Teacher, participating in school and network provided development, and attending Relay GSE classes and obtaining your teaching license. Apprentice Teachers may also take on additional duties as assigned, such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc.

Please note that this is a 11-month program (July 2026-June 2027), and we are looking for aspiring educators who can commit to the length of the program in its entirety.

DSST Apprentice Teachers commit to the Relay GSE Residency Program (licensure and optional master's degree pathway). For math and science teaching candidates, this preferred partner program is aligned with DSST's core teaching practices and is highly regarded by our DSST Apprentice Teacher alums. More information can be found here.

Minimum qualifications include 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.

Enroll in and complete Relay GSE's 1-year licensure program.

Ideal qualifications include any experience working with youth ages 11-18 and proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together. We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.

Our Impact

• 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program
• 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF
• 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend
• 95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people

Why Work at DSST?

• 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.
• Growth & Opportunity:
  Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
• Rewards & Recognition:
  Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
• Whole Human Wellness:
  Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Thriving in Colorado:
  Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and…