General Summary
- Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour (Once certified)
- Note: New hires begin at a training/onboarding rate of $13.00 - $14.00 per hour and transition immediately to the premium coaching rate upon successful completion of STEM Coach Certification.
- Job Type: Part-time (2 to 20 hours per week)
- Locations Hiring: Greater Richmond Area (On-site/In-person)
Job Overview
We are seeking energetic, professional Lead STEM Instructors to deliver high-quality, inquiry-based learning across our Virginia school district partnerships. In this role, you will coach students through hands-on discovery to transform learning experiences, shifting away from rigid instruction to a dynamic, curiosity-driven coaching mindset. Instructors will facilitate proprietary STEM curriculum while ensuring adherence to safety and instructional standards.
Key Contract Deliverables & Responsibilities
- Instructional Coaching: Deliver scheduled classes of active, hands-on student engagement using STEM curriculum comprising various engineering and computational thinking programs.
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain a physically and emotionally secure environment, collaborating closely with the host school / district on-site staff.
- Event Facilitation: Lead Family and Community Engagement events, fostering intergenerational digital literacy and skill-building.
- Materials & Travel Logistics: Manage, transport, and set up all proprietary STEM materials and specialized curriculum. Must have reliable personal transportation to commute to designated local school / community sites and occasional travel to the main corporate office in Raleigh, NC and/or a regional VA site for training and resource swaps.
- Administrative Reporting: Maintain accurate student attendance, pseudonym progress reports, and Coach service logs to support operational and financial requirements.
Professional Requirements
- Certification: Must complete the STEM Coach Certification provided by STEM For Kids® to unlock the premium instructional pay rate and master our proprietary coaching techniques.
- Education: Associate degree in science required; Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Education preferred (students with a degree-in-progress are considered).
- Experience: 2+ years working with school-age children in teaching, group tutoring, or camp settings.
- Travel & Vehicles: Valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and proof of valid automobile insurance. Ability to drive to local school assignments and commute for training/resource swaps.
- Background Check: Must pass a comprehensive background check upon hire and every two years thereafter (meeting strict district and state guidelines for working with children).
Physical Requirements & Schedule
- Environment: Must be able to stand for up to 95% of the program and engage in high-energy activities (running, jumping, floor-level work).
- Afternoon Availability: Availability starting at 2:30 PM is essential for afterschool programming.
- Summer/Intersession: Availability for morning blocks (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM) during summer camp sessions (starting as early as July) is a plus.
Benefits
- Progressive pay scale with immediate earning bump upon certification.
- Flexible schedule (2-20 hours per week).
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
STEM For Kids LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 2.2-4354 of the Code of Virginia, and federal, state, and local statutes, we strictly prohibit employment discrimination.
We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a military family-owned business, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law relating to discrimination in employment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and the operational needs of our educational programs. STEM For Kids is actively committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, drug-free, and safe environment for our coaches and the students we serve.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
