Math Teacher

POSITION : Math 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 : $60,000-$78,000 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

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


THE ROLE

Our Math teachers believe not just in teaching an ability to solve functions, but also seek to build and nourish a deep love of applying this understanding to life to transform their community and the world.

High School Curriculum:

• Integrated Algebra and Geometry I
  
• Integrated Algebra and Geometry II
  
• Algebra II
  
• Pre-Calculus
  
• AP Calculus AB
  
• AP Calculus BC
  
• AP Statistics
  

Middle School Curriculum:

• 6th Grade Common Core Math
  
• 7th Grade Common Core Math
  
• 8th Grade Common Core Math
  
• Integrated Algebra and Geometry I
  

DSST uses the Illustrative Mathematics curriculum in grades 6-11. There is flexibility in terms of where students are placed along the math curriculum according to performance and preparedness. All DSST students complete 4 years of math by the time of graduation. We will inquire about your grade level and campus specific preference at the time of interview.


Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: Utilize DSST's curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous, culturally responsive, and grade level aligned content to 3-5 classes daily depending on campus and content area.
  
• Track and Support Student Growth: Monitor and assess the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools & resources to guide instruction and support individual student growth.
  
• Promote Positive Culture: Employ DSST culture systems to promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture as well as build 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: Bachelor's 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 7,500+ 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 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
  
  

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.