Kindergarten Homeschool Enrichment Teacher

Stemk12; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STEM School Highlands Ranch is seeking a Kindergarten Homeschool Enrichment Teacher to spark curiosity in science, engineering, and computer science through discovery-based, hands-on exploration for our youngest learners.

The role centers on playful inquiry, problem solving, and collaboration, fostering an environment where students learn to think like scientists, build like engineers, and code like creators. Strong communication with families is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and valid teaching license/endorsement.
• Experience with young learners in hands-on STEM settings.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Design age-appropriate lessons in science, engineering, and computer science.
• Facilitate hands-on experiments and engineering design challenges.
• Introduce basic engineering design process concepts.
• Teach computational thinking and coding through unplugged activities and simple platforms.
• Integrate STEM with literacy, math, and art.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom culture.
• Collaborate with educators for interdisciplinary alignment.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Hands-on learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, STEM Education, or related field

Tools

Code.org

Bee-Bots

ScratchJr

Job description

About STEM School Highlands Ranch

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 public charter school in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential.

Our Core Values:

Prioritize Students – Every decision we make is focused on ensuring students thrive, lead, and succeed. The community that surrounds students exists for the purpose of their growth and development.

Build a Strong Community – We are more than a school, we are a community. We all have equal value and seek to encourage each other to maximize our unique strengths, gifts, and passions. The true power of a charter school is in the strength of its community.

Do Right, Always – Honesty, trust, and ethical decision-making guide our actions, fostering respect, accountability, and a safe environment, even in challenging circumstances or when recognition is absent.

Embrace Innovation – Never Stop Innovating. Innovation thrives on continuous growth, bold problem-solving, and a willingness to push boundaries, transforming ideas into meaningful progress.

Take Steady Steps – We play the long game with people and projects by implementing strategic planning, clear communication, systems and process, ample resources, and appropriate pacing - setting a strong foundation for a supportive environment for our community to thrive.

Lead With Care – Dedicated to making a difference through personal ownership, care, and compassion, creates lasting impact in our students, colleagues, and community.

Elevate the Standard – A commitment to continuous growth, where skills are refined, applied, and adapted to achieve the highest standards and empower everyone to reach their fullest potential.

Laugh Together – Having fun makes the team work! Creating an environment where joy is encouraged. Strengthens our teams, fosters a positive culture, and fuels creativity, making everyone feel valued, energized, and motivated to contribute.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Kindergarten Homeschool Enrichment Teacher to join our dynamic team. The Kindergarten Homeschool Enrichment Teacher ignites curiosity and creativity in our youngest learners through discovery-based, hands-on exploration. This educator introduces foundational concepts in science, engineering, and computer science in developmentally appropriate ways that nurture problem-solving, collaboration, and a love of learning. Through play, inquiry, and design challenges, students learn to think like scientists, build like engineers, and create like coders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement engaging, age-appropriate lessons in science, engineering, and computer science that align with STEM School Highlands Ranch standards and philosophy.
• Facilitate hands-on experiments and design challenges that promote exploration, observation, and creative problem solving.
• Introduce foundational engineering design process concepts such as asking questions, imagining solutions, building prototypes, and improving designs.
• Teach early computational thinking and coding skills through unplugged activities and simple programming platforms (e.g., Code.org, Bee-Bots, ScratchJr).
• Integrate STEM learning across literacy, math, and art to provide a holistic, engaging experience.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and exploratory classroom culture that celebrates curiosity, persistence, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with other educators to support interdisciplinary connections and program alignment across grade levels.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, STEM Education, or related field.
• Valid state teaching license or endorsement in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
• Experience working with young learners in problem-based, hands-on STEM settings.
• Strong understanding of child development and how young children learn through exploration and play.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both students and families.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting of 5 to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for 90 minutes.
• Ability to run short distances.
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting.

Schedule:

• Tuesdays; four 8 week sessions from late August until May
• Includes 5 professional development and room set up days
• 1- Friday field trips each 8 week session
• 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 30, 2026.