Spanish Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

We are hiring Spanish teachers for both middle school and high school positions at multiple locations. Our Spanish teachers believe that loving and learning Spanish deepens beyond its usefulness and includes the practice of deeply valuing all cultures and traditions as we learn from them.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver rigorous and engaging content: utilize DSST’s curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous grade level aligned content to 3-5 classes daily depending on campus and content area.
• 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.

Requirements

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.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in any field and demonstrated content knowledge. Ideal candidates have a 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits include:

• Competitive pay: $60,000-$78,000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years.
• A relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver.
• 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.
• Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award.
• 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.

Pay and Schedule

This is a full-time school year position, with a start date at the end of July. The salary range is $60,000-$78,000 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years.