STEM Elective Teacher

Thank you for your interest in joining DSST Public Schools for the 2027-28 school year! Please note that final interviews for these positions are expected to begin by February 2027. We're excited to learn more about you throughout the hiring process!

POSITION:
High School STEM Elective Teacher

GRADE LEVEL:
High School (Grades 9-12)

LOCATION:

Multiple DSST Public Schools locations across Denver and Aurora, Colorado. View current openings. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not yet listed, as additional opportunities may become available throughout the hiring season.

SALARY: $60,000-$78,000 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. We also offer a relocation stipend for candidates moving from 75 miles or more outside Denver!

STATUS:
Full-time, school-year, benefits-eligible, exempt, in-person position

START:
Late July 2027, beginning with new staff training. View the school-year calendar.

At DSST Public Schools, we believe students learn best when they connect classroom learning to real-world challenges. Our STEM Elective Teachers bring learning to life through engaging, project-based experiences that build critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

As a High School STEM Elective Teacher , you'll help students explore their interests, develop technical skills, and apply their learning to real challenges facing industries and communities. You'll build strong relationships with students while preparing them for future STEM education, careers, and opportunities.

• Computer Science
• Bioscience
• Engineering
• Entrepreneurial Studies
• Financial Literacy

At DSST, the STEM journey begins in middle school, where students explore a variety of STEM disciplines through hands-on, project-based learning in our STEM Lab courses. In high school, students have the opportunity to dive deeper into the pathway that interests them most, developing specialized skills, engaging in real-world challenges, and working toward a STEM certificate that can help prepare them for college and future careers.

Explore how our students bring STEM learning to life through hands-on projects, innovative thinking, and real-world experiences.

Explore Our High School STEM Pathways :
Discover how students build technical skills and prepare for future careers.

See Our 2026 STEM & Creative Core Showcase :
Check out student projects, engineering designs, and creative innovations.

Meet a Future Engineer :
See how a DSST student's passion for STEM is shaping our future.

• Deliver Engaging, Rigorous Instruction :
  Use DSST curriculum resources to plan and teach culturally responsive, grade-level-aligned lessons across approximately 3-5 classes daily, depending on campus and content area.
• Create Meaningful Learning Experiences :
  Facilitate hands-on, project-based learning that helps students apply STEM concepts to real-world challenges.
• Support Student Growth :
  Assess student learning, monitor progress, and use data to adapt instruction and support individual student needs.
• Build a Positive Classroom Culture :
  Foster strong relationships with students and families while creating an inclusive, supportive classroom environment.
• Collaborate & Grow Professionally :
  Engage in regular coaching, feedback, professional development, and collaboration to strengthen your teaching practice.
• Contribute to Your School Community :
  Participate in school wide initiatives and additional responsibilities, which may include advisory, tutoring, or student recruitment. Explore more potential duties here.

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Demonstrated content knowledge in…