Kindergarten STEM Enrichment Teacher — Hands-On Discovery

Stem School Highlands Ranch; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

STEM School Highlands Ranch in Colorado is seeking a passionate Kindergarten Homeschool Enrichment Teacher to spark curiosity in science, engineering, and coding for our youngest learners. You will guide discovery-based lessons and foster problem-solving through play, design challenges, and collaborative exploration.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and State teaching license, with experience in hands-on STEM for young children.

Qualifications

• 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 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 students and families

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.

Education

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

Job description

STEM School Highlands Ranch in Colorado is seeking a passionate Kindergarten Homeschool Enrichment Teacher to spark curiosity in science, engineering, and coding for our youngest learners. You will guide discovery-based lessons and foster problem-solving through play, design challenges, and collaborative exploration.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and State teaching license, with experience in hands-on STEM for young children.