POSITION: Field Experience or Student Teacher Placement

GRADE LEVEL: Possible placements in all subjects, grade 6-12

LOCATION:  DSST Campus TBD

SALARY: This is an unpaid temporary placement

STATUS: Fixed-term temporary placement (dependent on program requirements), not benefits eligible

START: First day of placement will be agreed upon with your campus(es) school director(s) and/or mentor teacher in collaboration with your program requirements.

APPLY TO THIS ROLE IF: You are currently enrolled in an education program and are interested in completing your field experience or student teaching experience at DSST. 

Please be prepared to answer the following application questions:

• What college/university program are you currently enrolled in? 

• Who is the field experience/student teaching/internship coordinator for your program? (Name, title, email)

• What subject area(s) (i.e. math, social work, science) are you most interested in teaching? 

• What grade levels are you most interested in? 

• How many hours of field experience, student teaching, or internship time are you looking to complete in total?

• How many hours/days per week of experience do you need?

• Does your program have any mentor teacher requirements? (ex: the mentor teacher must have at least 3 years of teaching experience.)

• What is your ideal start date for your field experience/student teaching/internship?

Please Note:

• You will be prompted to enter your Work Experience. You may enter “N/A” in required fields if you do not have work experience. 

• You will be prompted to enter your Education. You may enter your current GPA, as we understand your degree is in progress.

Additional questions? Email DSST’s Manager of Teacher Pathways at [email protected]. 

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Complete coursework and observations as required by your college or university

• Observe various DSST Teachers, practice teaching real classes, and get direct feedback from an assigned Mentor Teacher

• Build meaningful relationships with and make a tangible impact on the minds and lives of students

• Year-long student teachers may also take on additional duties as assigned. See many of our possible duties here

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• In-Progress Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in Education

• Enrollment in a teacher preparation program

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in 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

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students

Who We Are

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.

We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.

Our Impact

• 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program

• 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF

• 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend

• 95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people 

Why Work at DSST?

At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive.

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.

• Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.

• Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.

• Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.

• Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits.

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.