Lead STEM Teacher in RVA 23236

Company: Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence powered
Location: Richmond
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. The candidate will need to have CACFP Experience. 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 About Us Kids Academy of Learning Excellence (KALE), powered by the CORE Foundation, is a next-generation early learning ecosystem built to nurture the whole child—mind, heart, spirit, and future potential. Rooted in compassion and community impact, KALE blends strong early childhood fundamentals with STE(AI)M™ innovation, literacy foundations, and character development. Our work is purpose-driven, family-centered, and excellence-focused.

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