GUEST (SUBSTITUTE) TEACHER 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Time off

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Daily Guest Teacher (substitute teacher) to fill in for regular teachers, follow lesson plans, and maintain an orderly, productive learning environment.

The role requires one of several Colorado teaching credentials or a substitute authorization, and a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field is preferred. The position entails a minimum monthly assignment commitment and contributes to DPS's equity-focused culture.

Qualifications

• One of the following licenses: Colorado Department of Education license, CDE license application receipt (90 days), Substitute Authorization (1/3/5 year), Initial or Professional Teaching License.
• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize students for instruction and maintain classroom control.
• Motivate learning and ensure academic time is used effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school Principal.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Instructional support

Education

Colorado teaching license or substitute authorization

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

About This Job

A substitute teacher (Daily Guest Teacher) fills in for regular teachers, following lesson plans, managing the classroom, and maintaining a productive learning environment. They adapt to different grades and subjects to support students' learning.

• All substitute teachers are requested to work a minimum of 5 assignments a month.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Guest Teacher/Substitute Salary:
  • $23.861 per hour/$190.888 per full day for 1 or 3 year sub authorization
  • $29.827 per hour/$238.616 per full day for a 5 year sub authorization, Initial or Professional Teacher's License.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version , and PERA Retirement . For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.

What You'll Do

• Organize students for effective instruction and learning while maintaining classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students.
• Motivate student learning and academic participation while ensuring the integrity of academic time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the school Principal.

What You’ll Need

• Have ONE of the following valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Licenses (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.)
• 1 year, 3 year, or 5 year Substitute Authorization
• Initial Teaching License or Professional Teaching License
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Education or related preferred.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.