Social Studies Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)[Immediate Start]

Grade level: Middle school and high school positions available at multiple locations. View current openings; new roles are posted throughout the year.

Salary: $60,000–$78,000 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. Relocation stipend offered for candidates joining from 75+ miles outside Denver. Full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt, in-person position in Denver, CO. First day of new-hire training is at the end of July. School Year Calendar.

About 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 believe all students should have equitable access to a comprehensive understanding of history, cultures, and societal dynamics. DSST social studies teachers establish a learning environment where every student—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 develop the skills, knowledge, and mindsets necessary for academic and future career success.

Curriculum

Middle School

• 6th grade: Western Hemisphere (North, Central, South America, and the Caribbean)
• 7th grade: Eastern Hemisphere
• 8th grade: US History (Founding era through Reconstruction)
• 6th–8th grade: Social Studies Aligned Electives (Enrichment)

High School

• 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

Responsibilities

• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: Plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous grade-level-aligned content to 3–5 classes daily using DSST’s curriculum resources, which center the cultures and histories of underrepresented and marginalized communities.
• Track and Support Student Growth: Hold high expectations for academic success; monitor and assess student performance using a variety of tools to guide instruction and support individual 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 growth opportunities, including regular coaching, feedback, and development focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Contribute to School Community: Undertake additional duties such as supporting student recruitment, running a small-group advisory class, after-school tutoring, and other responsibilities as needed. Explore potential duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in any field. Demonstrated content knowledge (in-field status) via various qualifications. See qualification options.
• 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.

About DSST Public Schools

DSST Public Schools achieves transformational results for over 7,500 students—97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. We believe there is more brilliance, courage, and possibility in every individual, and we invite educators and leaders who share this belief to join us.

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package including 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: 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out-of-state applicants, and local discounts to enjoy life in Colorado.

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

Schedule

Full-time, school-year position. First day of new-hire training is at the end of July.

Pay

$60,000–$78,000 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience.