Math, Science, or STEM Apprentice Teacher (2022-2023) – Earn up to $5k inbonuses

Apprentice Teacher
DSST Public Schools (DSST) seeks an Apprentice Teacher to join one of the leading charter school organizations in the nation.

We serve 6-12 th grade students across Denver and Aurora.

Our mission is to transform urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21 st century.

We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive team leads to innovation, which allows us to better support our students, families, and the community
– by valuing race, gender, sexual orientation and all aspects of individual identities.

When reading this job description, we hope you feel energized by what you see, feel and hear.

If you believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role but aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply!

Above all, we are looking for people who believe in our mission to eliminate educational inequity.

Overview of Position :
DSST Public Schools seeks teachers with the potential for and a track-record of raising student achievement to join a team of educators dedicated to providing a rigorous college preparatory program to a diverse population*.

*Please visit our website to better understand the demographics of each of DSST’s campuses.

Our DSST Apprentice Teachers:
Develop meaningful relationships with and make a tangible impact on the minds and lives of students,
Seek to drive their continuous growth and development in a program designed to improve their craft through intentional learning, observation, and practice,
Spend a year in a gradual onramp to teaching under the guidance of an exemplary mentor teacher, and
Leave their first year ready to take on a classroom of their own in the following year as a lead teacher.
Teaching experience is not required to become an Apprentice Teacher.

We will inquire about your interests (including location preference) at the time of interview.

*Please visit our website to better understand the demographics of each of DSST’s campuses.

Key Differences between Apprentice Teachers and DSST Teachers :
An Apprentice Teacher, unlike a DSST Teacher, does not have the responsibility of managing the learning and culture of his/her own classroom until the end of the year.

In the beginning of the Apprentice Teaching experience, the Apprentice Teacher will not assume full responsibility for long term planning, daily planning; assessment creation, data analysis, or behavior management-
– the DSST Mentor Teacher will manage all of these classroom components and help the Apprentice Teacher transition to managing more on their own as the year progresses.

By the end of the year, it is the goal of the Apprentice Teacher to manage the majority of long and short-term planning, assessment creation, data analysis, and behavior management so that they are ready to assume full leadership of a classroom in the following school year.

Apprentice Teacher Pathways
DSST Apprentice Teachers commit to one of the following pathways to support their development as a teacher.

Enrollment and good standing in this pathway is a requirement for continued participation in the DSST Apprentice Teacher Program.

Relay Residency Program (Licensure and master’s degree pathway): Most DSST Apprentice Teachers (including recent college graduates and career changers) enroll in the highly acclaimed Relay Teacher Residency program.

For math and science teaching candidates, this preferred partner program is aligned with DSST’s core teaching practices and is highly regarded by our DSST Apprentice Teacher alums.

More information can be found here: http://www.relay.edu/programs/relay-teaching-residency-denver/overview
Non-Program Pathway (Non-degree pathway): For candidates with significant professional experience or for those with content expertise and interest in teaching outside of math and science (e.g., entrepreneurship, engineering, or computer science), the non-Relay pathway provides a year-long pathway into a full-time teaching career at DSST.

An optional licensure program is available through a partnership with CU Denver ASPIRE.
We will support you in making a pathway selection that is right for you during the interview process.

Essential Functions :
Overview
At DSST, apprentice teachers are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through:
The promotion of cultures of difference
Using data to analyze and drive their daily practice.

Taking personal, individual, and holistic accountability for their impact to improve the minds, outcomes and lives of youth, and are reflective of their practice in order to be responsive to their students.
Creating learning environments to support youth in owning their learning & academic success.
As a DSST teacher you will responsible for modeling and maintaining high expectations
For example; dress code, silent times, behavioral intervention systems, punctuality, etc (expectations may vary by grade-level and campus)
Reinforce the school’s core values, guiding philosophy, rules, and school spirit
Engage fully in development opportunities in pursuit of professional growth
Classroom Teaching
Exhibit mastery and enthusiasm for the assigned academic subjects and classes
Work closely and collaboratively with student, parents, and other teachers within the school and throughout the DSST network
With support of mentor teacher, gradually increase teaching responsibilities over the year
In conjunction with mentor teacher, use the network’s curriculum and standards to plan and implement targeted lessons and assessments for each student
Support mentor teacher in grading assignments and keeping an up-to-date gradebook
Work to learn, implement, and master DSST Public Schools’ core instructional practices
Which include Tone & Presence, Student Engagement, Classroom Routines, Sense of Urgency, Checks for Understanding, etc.

Data and Analysis
In conjunction with mentor teacher, implement a variety of network assessments 6
– 10 times a year depending on grade level
In conjunction with mentor teacher, use assessment data to identify and address any racial, gender, special education and linguistically diverse inequities and disparities across all data points
In conjunction with mentor teacher, use data to adapt lessons and instructional practices to help students meet the school’s performance standards
Use of data includes re-teach weeks, spiraling skills, and using varied techniques/differentiating to meet student needs

Professional Development
Devote the time an energy required to master the craft of teaching
Engage in frequent coaching and development sessions with mentor teacher and an instructional coach
Seek out and request opportunities for growth and continuous improvement in teaching, both in and out of the classroom
Be open to and actively seek out feedback from students, colleagues, and school administration
Actively support and participate in the school’s professional development programs
This includes weekly staff meetings, data analysis and designing, planning, leading, and participating in best practice sessions, and peer coaching.

Additional Duties:
School Life
Model, live, and reinforce the school’s core values and policies inside and outside the classroom with colleagues, students, parents, and the larger community
Serve as a recruiter for new students; actively engage prospective families in an effort to draw more students to choose your school; be willing to take on additional tasks to support recruitment, as needed
Serve as an advisor to a small group of advisees by overseeing their academic and student life
Taking attendance
Checking homework completion
Holding regular academic and behavioral conferences
Meeting & communicating with families regularly
Leading weekly Advisory activities and lessons
If applicable, leading reading and culture circles

Grade level teammate
Participate in weekly meetings to support student culture and academics for the whole grade
Participate in data tracking and observations for students via Multi-tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS)
Participate in planning and execution of grade level events
Weekly Staff Meetings
Participate in weekly whole school staff meetings to support school culture and teacher initiatives
Participate in planning and proctoring extra teacher responsibilities throughout the week, as needed
Lunch Duty, Morning Duty, After School Duty, Enrichment, Academic Interventions (College Prep, Mandatory Tutoring), Hallway duty, etc.

Behavioral Support Intervention (depending on campus)
Refocus, silent lunch, core values point system, etc.
Support as a substitute teacher when necessary
**there may be additional duties depending on the DSST campus**
Job Requirements :
DSST Public Schools seeks candidates with strong character, passion for excellence, a relentless commitment to and passion for student achievement and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Teaching experience is not required to become an Apprentice Teacher!

In order to be considered qualified