Apprentice Teacher (2023-2024 School Year)

Apprentice Teacher WHO WE ARE At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring ALL students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about why we’ve been selected as the 2018 Broad Prize Winner and as a Denver Post “Top Place to Work”. Not interested right now but might be in the future, or want to learn about other positions? Apply to our Talent Pipeline here to connect with a member of our Talent Team. 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*. POSITION: Apprentice Teacher (2023-2024 School Year) GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both middle school and high school positions LOCATION: Currently hiring at multiple locations. See a map of our 16 schools here. SALARY: $44,000 with a $4000 scholarship to the Relay Graduate School of Education STATUS: Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO) START: ATs in Relay GSE attend a week long intensive in mid-July. First day of DSST new staff training is at the end of July 2023. You can view the current School Year Calendar here. Key Roles & Responsibilities: Launch your teaching career with a team of extraordinary educators! DSST’s Apprentice Teacher (AT) Program is a year-long teaching residency designed to support you in learning to teach at DSST Public Schools while also earning a competitive salary. You’ll gain transformative classroom experience and development under the guidance of a DSST Mentor Teacher and a program designed to improve your craft through intentional learning, observation, and practice. At the end of your first year, you’ll also have the option of pursuing a Master’s in Art in Teaching at a heavily subsidized rate. Your primary responsibility is to learn! Our ATs spend time observing various DSST Teachers, getting direct feedback from their assigned Mentor Teacher, as well as participating in their school and network provided development. You will build meaningful relationships with and make a tangible impact on the minds and lives of students. At the end of your gradual year long onboarding, you will have the confidence and opportunity to lead your own classroom within our network. Apprentice Teachers may also take on additional duties as assigned such as supporting student recruitment, running a small group advisory class, after school tutoring, etc. *See many of our possible duties here. Teaching experience is not required to become an Apprentice Teacher. We will inquire about your interests (including location preference) at the time of interview. 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 Pathway DSST Apprentice Teachers commit to the following pathway 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 IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Teaching experience is not required to become an Apprentice Teacher! An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives Desire to personally professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist educator Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve Bachelor's Degree Candidates should have a 2.75 college grade point average or higher. 3.0 or higher is preferred You need a plan and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of your content area by September 1, 2023. In Colorado this means one of the three option below: Degree with approved major in your content area 24 approved credits in your content area PRAXIS - Passing a content knowledge exam in your content area: Secondary Mathematics (6 - 12) exam #5161 with a 152 or higher, Middle School Mathematics (6 - 8) exam #5169 with a 165 or higher, or the Science exam #5435 with a 152 or higher. For Apprentice Teachers in the Relay Residency Pathway, full enrollment and continued participation in the Relay GSE program is required. More information can be found here: http://www.relay.edu/programs/relay-teaching-residency-denver/overview INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here. TOTAL REWARDS At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out our website and our benefits page to learn how we deliver on this promise. REFERRAL Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them here! Anyone can refer a candidate and we offer a $500 referral bonus for every successful referral. 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. DSST Public Schools Overview: DSST Public Schools (DSST) operates a network of tuition-free, open-enrollment public STEM charter schools. DSST schools operate within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) and Aurora Public Schools (APS) districts. Our schools focus on building a community where students and staff are valued for their unique talents. Meaningful relationships are at the core of our model which is why our schools are small enough so that every student is known and valued for their individuality. We have developed systems and structures to ensure our students will be prepared for college, career and life. The student population across the DSST network is 84% students of color and 71% qualify for free and reduced lunch. This year, DSST will serve approximately 6,000 students at fifteen schools on nine campuses across Denver and Aurora. DSST Public Schools employees support each other not only to have fulfilling careers, but more importantly, to lead fulfilling lives that combines deeply meaningful professional work with personal well-being. Our core values are central to our program and to our results. These values are embedded in everything that we do and how we do it, both for our students and our staff. The six DSST core values are: Respect - We appreciate each person and their story through our words, actions, and attitudes. We value their unique perspective and treat others with dignity. Responsibility - We acknowledge that our actions and choices impact ourselves and our community. We take ownership for what we do and how we choose to do it. Integrity - We act and speak with honesty, fairness, and thoughtfulness. We consistently align our words and actions. Courage - We possess the confidence and resolve to take risks, push ourselves, and persevere in the face of pressure, adversity or unfamiliar circumstances. Curiosity - We are eager to learn, questions, and explore. We have a thirst for knowledge, a love of investigation, and a desire to learn about ourselves, our community, and our world. Doing Your Best - We put our best effort into everything we do. We know that individual and collective effort are required for our community to thrive. DSST Public Schools is a network of middle and high schools located in Denver, Colorado. We foster school communities where our students and staff become the best versions of themselves. At the core of our approach are strong and meaningful relationships, fostered in small schools, that ensure every student and staff member is known and valued for their unique contributions. Through this whole child approach, we operate many of the top middle and high schools in the city of Denver. But the true success has been that all our graduating seniors have been accepted into college since the first graduating class in 2004. Join a team that’s making an impact – apply to DSST!