TEACHER, ELEMENTARY, KINDERGARTEN

DPS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and accountability culture

Engaging work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A leading school district in Denver seeks passionate Elementary School Teachers to develop foundational skills in K-5 students. Responsibilities include counseling, lesson planning, and monitoring student behavior, all within a supportive learning environment. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Education and a valid Colorado teaching license. The role promotes equity and excellence in education, ensuring every student thrives. This is an opportunity for dedicated individuals to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license necessary.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle oppression and inequity.
• Live in Colorado and able to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Master’s degree required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Monitors and enforces behavior of assigned students.
• Prepares lesson plans and materials.
• Presents subject matter to students using various teaching methods.
• Communicates with parents or guardians about student performance.
• Establishes clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Prepares, administers, grades tests and reports progress using District software.
• Communicates with parents/guardians and administrators to resolve issues.
• May participate in extra-duty activities per the bargaining agreement.

Skills

Student Counseling

Behavior Management

Lesson Planning

Instructional Methods

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Valid Colorado Department of Education teaching license

Tools

District software

Job description

Applicants may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on transcripts, resumes or other documents being submitted as part of this application

Job Description

Applications will be received until March 4, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About this job:

Elementary School Teachers foster foundational skills in reading, math, science, and social studies for students in grades K-5. They create an engaging, supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, social development, and academic growth, adapting lessons to meet the needs of each student.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary: Click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. For more information on compensation for these roles, click here. The salary listed reflects the 2025–2026 school year. Salaries for the 2026–2027 school year are typically finalized and released mid-summer, with an effective date of August 1. If any updates or adjustments are made once the new salary schedule is finalized, all impacted individuals will receive the updated salary.
• This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

What You’ll Do

• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Monitors, supervises, coordinates, and enforces rule of conduct and behavior of assigned students and reinforces positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.
• Observes, evaluates, reports, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepares lesson plans and materials according to District approved curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
• Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and learning styles. Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, technology, discussions).
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
• Prepares student, attendance, and activity reports as required by administrators.
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavior and academic problems.
• May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement. This may include coaching, tutoring, or summer programs for Dept. of Labor laws.

What You’ll Need

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. A Master’s Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas. DPS accepts a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.
• 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.