Social Studies (2026-2027 School Year)

POSITION: Social Studies Teacher

GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions

LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations. You can view the current openings at this link. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not listed as we will be posting new roles throughout the year.

SALARY: $60000-$78000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!

STATUS: Full time school year benefits eligible exempt in-person position (Denver CO)

START: First day of new hire training will be at the end of July. You can view our current School Year Calendar here.

THE ROLE:

Social studies instruction at DSST Public Schools aims to build joyful rigorous collaborative learning experiences that allow students to make sense of the world through a lens of historical thinking. We fundamentally believe that all students should have equitable access to a comprehensive understanding of history cultures and societal dynamics. DSST social studies teachers commit to establishing a learning environment where all students regardless of language proficiency or ability can thrive as critical historians and social scientists by reading carefully thinking critically writing argumentatively engaging in discourse and synthesizing events and processes. Students will develop the skills knowledge and mindsets necessary for successful academic and future careers.

Middle School Curriculum:

• 6th grade: Western Hemisphere (North Central South America and the Caribbean)

• 7th grade: Eastern Hemisphere

• 8th grade: US History (Founding era through Reconstruction)

• 6-8th Grade Social Studies Aligned Electives (Enrichment)

High School Curriculum:

• 9th Grade: Humanities

• 10th Grade: World History and/or AP World History

• 11th Grade: US History and/or AP US History

• 12th Grade: Senior Project Psychology Civics and/or AP Government & Politics

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: Utilize DSSTs curriculum resources to plan intellectually prepare and teach rigorous grade level aligned content to 3-5 classes daily depending on campus and content area. DSST prioritizes curriculum that centers the cultures and histories of underrepresented and marginalized communities.

• Track and Support Student Growth: Prioritize students intellectual growth by holding high expectations for academic success including monitoring and assessing the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual student proficiency.

• Promote Positive Culture: Employ DSST culture and support systems while validating students cultural identities. Actively promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture. Cultivate and maintain trusting relationships with students and families.

• Pursue Professional Development: Engage in professional growth opportunities including regular coaching feedback and development with a focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

• Contribute to School Community: Undertake additional duties as needed such as supporting student recruitment running a small group advisory class after school tutoring etc. Explore more potential duties here.

THE PERSON

We value staff with diverse backgrounds talents and ideas. Our most successful employees share the following characteristics:

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in school and reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals.

• A proactive approach to learning and growth welcoming feedback to enhance your teaching practice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Bachelors Degree in any field. Demonstrated content knowledge (known as in-field status) via various qualifications (see qualification options here).

• Ideal: Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color students with disabilities and/or multilingual students. A Colorado teaching credential is preferred but not required for most opportunities.

Who We Are

At DSST Public Schools we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7500 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 202425 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

At DSST our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow belong and thrive.

• 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.

Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Equity and Inclusion

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of race color religion National origin sex (including pregnancy and related conditions sexual orientation or gender identity) Age (40 and older) Disability Genetic information (including employer requests for or purchase use or disclosure of genetic tests genetic services or family medical history) retaliation for filing a charge reasonably opposing discrimination or participating in a discrimination lawsuit investigation or proceeding in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing walking bending kneeling stooping and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.