STEM Lead Teacher in RVA

Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence powered by CORE (KALE)
North Chesterfield, VA

Summary

STEM Teacher
Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence, powered by CORE
📍 601 Southlake Blvd, North Chesterfield, VA 23236
Employment Type: W-2 Hourly
Pay: Based on experience

Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence (KALE), powered by the CORE Foundation, is seeking a STEM Teacher to join our innovative early learning team. KALE is a next-generation learning environment that blends strong academic foundations with STE(AI)M™ education, robotics, literacy, and character development . This role is ideal for an educator who is excited about hands-on learning, future-ready skills, and inspiring young children through science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and age-appropriate artificial intelligence concepts.

Duties

  • Deliver engaging STE(AI)M™ instruction , including robotics, coding, and interactive technology
  • Foster curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking
  • Use educational technology tools (robotics kits, coding platforms, introductory AI tools)
  • Create a warm, safe, and structured classroom environment
  • Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
  • Maintain classroom cleanliness, safety, and organization
  • Collaborate with teaching staff on curriculum planning and continuous improvement
  • Document and assess student progress in alignment with school and state standards
  • Participate in required professional development and KALE-sponsored training
  • Model CORE Foundation values, including inclusion, resilience, and service

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Must meet Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) requirements for licensed center lead teachers , including required coursework and training
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification
  • Completion of all VDOE-mandated trainings , including:
  • Safe Sleep / SIDS Prevention
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Successful completion of criminal background checks, CPS checks, and sex offender registry checks
  • Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs. and actively support classroom/lab activities
  • Strong communication, professionalism, reliability, and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

  • Experience teaching STEM, robotics, coding, or AI in an educational setting
  • Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
  • Experience working in diverse and inclusive classrooms
  • Bilingual or multilingual abilities

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience
  • W-2 employee status (not contractor)
  • Paid onboarding and orientation to KALE policies and innovation tools
  • Ongoing professional development in STE(AI)M™ and AI-integrated education
  • Supportive, mission-driven, nonprofit-powered team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and the community
Posted 2026-01-15

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