Reach Scholarship

We know one of the main barriers to becoming a teacher for many of our staff is the bachelor's degree requirement. If you currently do not hold a bachelor's degree, we have an exciting opportunity to help you earn one!

THE OPPORTUNITY: DSST REACH Scholarship

WHAT IS IT: Reach University is a fully accredited teachers college that offers job-embedded bachelor's degrees specifically designed for Colorado school employees. This year, DSST is excited to offer a set number of scholarships to DSST staff members who are interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies with a focus on classroom teaching through Reach University while continuing in your current role at DSST. These scholarships will completely cover the cost of the Reach program for two years and additional funding may be available in future years.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE: This would be a great opportunity for any DSST staff member (or future new hire!) currently at a school campus who is interested in pursuing a career as a classroom teacher or leader. Not currently a DSST staff member? Email our team ASAP to express your interest and discuss options! See below for more information about minimum requirements. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at with any questions concerning eligibility!

IMPORTANT DATES:

Due to the limited number of scholarships available, we recommend applying as soon as possible.

REACH UNIVERSITY FAQs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 7,500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.

INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS

For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process.

WHY JOIN DSST?

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 as well as our to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.

DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM

Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them and earn $500 if they are hired!

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.