Social Studies Teacher

Denver Justice High School

Contract type
Full-Time
Closing date
Jun 15, 2026 12:00 AM
Location
300 East 9th Avenue
Salary
$ 60,000 - 80,000 per year

Teaching Social Studies at DJHS requires that the teacher be a facilitator as the students make connections between their world and surroundings and history and context. Critical thinking is a skill that all students should have and develop, and an active social studies curriculum only aids in making this flourish. To view the world through a different lens, to understand the past, to make sense of the role of government to create aware citizens that are curious and critical of the world around them - this is the task of the social studies teacher.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
  • Eligibility to work in the United States
  • Background check completion
  • Preference Colorado Teaching License

Salary: $60,000-80,000, based on experience and qualification

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance (medical, vision, dental)
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • PERA retirement plan
  • Paid time off (vacations and personal days)

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