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.

Benefits:

STEM School Highlands Ranch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the following month).
• Short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD insurance (available six months from hire date).
• Retirement benefits including PERA pension and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado’s PERA program.
• Other benefits include FSA (medical and dependent care), Pet Insurance, Sick Time, and PTO based on years of service.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated 1st - 8th grade Computer Science Homeschool Enrichment Teacher to join our dynamic team 2026 - 2027 school year. The 1st - 8th grade Computer Science Homeschool Enrichment Teacher inspires young learners to explore, create, and innovate through technology. This educator designs and delivers engaging lessons that build foundational computer science and robotics skills—including coding, digital literacy, problem-solving, and computational thinking—within a collaborative, hands-on learning environment. The teacher fosters curiosity, creativity, and resilience while connecting technology concepts to real-world applications and STEM disciplines.

• The 1st - 8th grade Computer Science and Robotics Homeschool Enrichment Teacher inspires young learners to explore, create, and innovate through technology. This educator designs and delivers engaging lessons that build foundational computer science skills—including coding, digital literacy, problem-solving, and computational thinking—within a collaborative, hands-on learning environment. The teacher fosters curiosity, creativity, and resilience while connecting technology concepts to real-world applications and STEM disciplines.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom culture that values exploration, teamwork, and perseverance.
• Assess learning through performance-based tasks, observations, and reflective discussions rather than traditional grades.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align STEM integration and share best practices across grade levels.
• Assess student learning through formative observations, project outcomes, and reflective discussions rather than traditional grades.
• Maintain an inclusive and positive classroom culture that values curiosity, exploration, and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Computer Science, STEM Education, or a related field.
• Valid state teaching license or endorsement in Computer Science, STEM, or Elementary Education.
• Experience teaching or integrating technology and coding with elementary students.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to fostering an equitable, innovative, and hands-on learning environment.

• Passionate about inspiring a love of technology and innovation in young learners.
• Creative in designing engaging, real-world learning experiences.
• Collaborative and eager to work as part of a dynamic STEM team.
• Flexible, growth-oriented, and open to new tools and instructional strategies.

• 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.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays; four 8 week sessions from late August until May
• Includes 5 professional development and room set up days
• 2- Friday field trips each 8 week session
• Total working days 82 days (August- May)
• 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• This is a part time position.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: August 31, 2026.