STEM Apprentice Teacher

Thank you for your interest in joining us as a STEM Apprentice Teacher for the  School Year! The DSST STEM Apprentice Teacher Program is a rigorous pathway to teaching that allows you to “earn while you learn” through full‑time, hands‑on apprenticeship. Please read the position description in detail before applying. By completing this application, you will be placed into our talent pool for this program.

Our team will review all applications and get back to candidates who have been selected to move forward in January 2026. If you have additional questions or require a different timeline, please reach out to us at humancapital.

• Position: STEM Apprentice Teacher  School Year)
• Grade Level: Middle school and high school positions
• Subject: Apprenticeship available in Math, Science, & STEM Elective classrooms
• Location: Hiring at multiple campuses
• Salary: $48,000 with cost‑free tuition to Relay Graduate School of Education for your Colorado teaching license and a relocation stipend for applicants from 75 miles or more from Denver
• Status: Full‑time school year (fixed term), benefits eligible, exempt, in‑person position
• Start Date: Relay Graduate School of Education has a week‑long intensive in mid‑July. The first in‑person day of DSST new staff training is at the end of July

• Your primary responsibility is to learn!
  • Shadow an assigned Mentor Teacher
  • Observe various DSST Teachers
  • Practice teaching real classes
  • Get direct feedback from your Mentor Teacher
  • Participate in school and network‑provided development
  • Attend Relay GSE classes and obtain 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, and more
• Please note that this is an 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

This is an example and will vary depending on campus placement, mentor teacher, and content area. Most middle and high school teachers teach the same content to 3‑4 different groups of students per day.

• 8:20‑8:50 – Co‑lead Homeroom, focusing on your advisory of 15 students
• 8:53‑10:05 – Meet with mentor to review the day’s lesson & prep materials
• 10:08‑11:20 – Observe as mentor teaches 7th Grade Science class
• 11:20‑11:50 – Lunch duty – supervise cafeteria
• 11:53‑1:05 – Observe 15 minutes as mentor teaches 7th Grade Science, then observe an 8th Grade Science class for remainder of period
• 1:09‑2:21 – Eat lunch & debrief with mentor about what you observed. Get ready to teach beginning of last period
• 2:24‑3:36 – Teach first 15 minutes of 7th Grade Science class, then observe mentor for remainder of period
• 3:36‑4:00 – Students dismissed – organize classwork that was turned in & make copies for tomorrow

In the beginning of the Apprentice Teaching experience, the Apprentice Teacher will observe and support their mentor (lead teacher) in their classroom and likely manage a small advisory group. Lead Teachers assume full responsibility for long‑term planning, daily planning, assessment creation, data analysis, and behavior management. Through an intentional gradual release, the Apprentice Teacher will transition to managing more of these lead teacher components as the year progresses.

By the end of the year, the goal is for the Apprentice Teacher to manage the majority of long and short‑term planning, assessment creation, data analysis, and behavior management so that they are ready to assume full responsibility of a classroom in the following school year as a lead teacher.

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.

• A completed Bachelor’s Degree (any major) prior to start date
• Passion…