Social Studies Teacher

Denver School of Science and Technology; United States; In loco; USD 60.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

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Relocation stipend

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DSST Public Schools in Colorado is seeking Social Studies Teachers for middle and high school positions across Denver and Aurora. You will design rigorous instruction, guide students in analyzing sources, and foster historical thinking and evidence-based argumentation.

Roles start in late July 2027, are full-time and in-person, with campuses across DSST locations. A relocation stipend is offered for candidates moving 75 miles or more from Denver, supporting new staff training and integration.

Competenze

• Experience delivering standards-aligned social studies instruction.
• Ability to cultivate historical thinking and evidence-based argumentation.

Mansioni

• Deliver Rigorous Social Studies Instruction: Intellectually prepare and teach approximately 3-5 classes daily using standards-aligned curriculum, historical sources, and culturally responsive practices.
• Develop Historical Thinking: Guide students in analyzing sources, evaluating perspectives, discussing evidence, and constructing thoughtful historical arguments through speaking and writing.
• Support Student Growth: Use student work, assessments, targeted feedback to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
• Build a Positive Classroom Culture: Create an inclusive environment where students feel valued, engage respectfully with different perspectives, and develop confidence as critical thinkers.
• Collaborate & Grow Professionally: Participate in regular coaching, feedback, professional development, and collaboration to strengthen your teaching practice.
• Contribute to Your School Community: Build relationships with students and families and participate in schoolwide initiatives.

Descrizione del lavoro

Thank you for your interest in joining DSST Public Schools for the 2027-28 school year! Please note that final interviews for these positions are expected to begin by February 2027. If you have questions or need to be considered on a different timeline, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Talent Team at [e-mail] . We're excited to learn more about you throughout the hiring process!

POSITION: Social Studies Teacher

GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12) positions

LOCATION: Multiple DSST Public Schools locations across Denver and Aurora, Colorado. We encourage you to apply even if your preferred position is not yet listed, as additional opportunities may become available throughout the hiring season. View Current Openings

SALARY: $60,000-$78,000 based on up to 10 years of aligned experience. We also offer a relocation stipend for candidates moving from 75 miles or more outside Denver!

STATUS: Full-time, school-year, benefits-eligible, exempt, in-person position

START : Late July 2027, beginning with new staff training. View the school-year calendar.

Explore the Past. Challenge Perspectives. Empower Future Changemakers.

At DSST Public Schools, we believe history is more than memorizing dates and events. Our Social Studies classrooms challenge students to examine diverse perspectives, question historical narratives, and understand how the past shapes their world today.

As a Social Studies Teacher, you'll help students think like historians by investigating primary and secondary sources, evaluating evidence, engaging in meaningful discussions, and developing arguments grounded in historical reasoning.

Why Teach Social Studies at DSST?

• Make History Meaningful: Help students connect historical events and perspectives to the issues shaping their communities and the world today.
• Teach History Differently : Use high-quality curriculum resources, including Educurious and New Visions, to engage students in source analysis, historical investigation, evidence-based argumentation, and authentic learning.
• Grow Alongside Fellow Educators: Collaborate with colleagues and receive regular instructional coaching, feedback, and professional development to strengthen your practice.

What Does Social Studies Instruction Look Like at DSST?

Middle School Social Studies (Grades 6-8)

• 6th Grade: Western Hemisphere - North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean.
• 7th Grade: Eastern Hemisphere.
• 8th Grade: U.S. History - Founding Era through Reconstruction.

Teach with Educurious : Our middle school program uses project-based curriculum resources that engage students in investigating historical questions, analyzing sources, exploring perspectives, and demonstrating their learning through authentic projects. Explore Educurious Middle School Social Studies.

High School Social Studies (Grades 9-12 )

• 9th Grade: Humanities.
• 10th Grade: World History and/or AP World History.
• 11th Grade: U.S. History and/or AP U.S. History.
• 12th Grade : Senior Project, Psychology, Civics, and/or AP Government & Politics.

Teach with New Visions: Currently in early adoption at five of eight DSST high schools for non-AP World History and U.S. History, New Visions provides structured, inquiry-based curriculum resources that emphasize historical sources, argumentation, and evidence-based writing. Explore the New Visions Social Studies curriculum.

Teaching assignments vary by campus and position. We'll ask about your grade-level, course, and campus preferences during the interview process.

See Social Studies Teaching in Action at DSST !

Discover how DSST educators bring history to life, inspire critical thinking, and grow their practice.

See How DSST Students Bring History to Life : Discover how a seventh-grade Social Studies teacher connects history, empathy, and student creativity through an unforgettable classroom project.

What You'll Do

• Deliver Rigorous Social Studies Instruction : Intellectually prepare and teach approximately 3-5 classes daily using standards-aligned curriculum, historical sources, and culturally responsive practices.
• Develop Historical Thinking: Guide students in analyzing sources, evaluating perspectives, discussing evidence, and constructing thoughtful historical arguments through speaking and writing.
• Support Student Growth: Use student work, assessments, targeted feedback to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
• Build a Positive Classroom Culture: Create an inclusive environment where students feel valued, engage respectfully with different perspectives, and develop confidence as critical thinkers.
• Collaborate & Grow Professionally: Participate in regular coaching, feedback, professional development, and collaboration to strengthen your teaching practice.
• Contribute to Your School Community : Build relationships with students and families and participate in schoolwide initiativ