Middle School Associate Teacher

Mission

Open Window School nurtures and inspires students of high intellectual potential.

Open Window School (K-8, coed, 360 student day school) is seeking highly qualified candidates for its Middle School Associate Teacher position. Open Window is dedicated to serving gifted students. With a strong commitment to social-emotional learning, these exceptional young people are nurtured and inspired in both their academic and personal growth. Parents/guardians and students alike are quick to point out the strength in the faculty and the close relationships Open Window teachers forge with their students.

Open Window students have true enthusiasm for deep and accelerated learning, with an emphasis on project-based initiatives with real world application. Innovation and risk taking are encouraged within a supportive environment. Open Window School graduates are empathetic, academically well-prepared, innovative problem solvers, purposeful global citizens with a commitment to equity and inclusion. This is a place where it is cool to be smart and the expectation is that our students will graduate and make a difference in high school and beyond.

Located on a beautiful campus in Bellevue, Washington, 10 miles from the center of downtown Seattle, Open Window benefits from its unique location; it is surrounded by woods right in the middle of one of the fastest growing metro populations in the country. The school enjoys a robust and growing pipeline of students which will continue to drive demand for the type of rich educational experience guided by Open Window’s mission and values.

Associate teachers at Open Window work across grades along with experienced lead teachers to support our students as they cultivate their love of learning. This job requires passion for working with middle school students, energy, empathy, flexibility, initiative, and a commitment to teamwork. Successful Associate Teachers must be able to actively work outside in various kinds of weather, maintain regular attendance, be punctual, and dependable.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are interested in learning and exploring valuable skills for future lead-teaching opportunities, understanding independent schools and entering graduate programs in the field.

• Assisting in classrooms.
• Subbing for lead teachers.
• Leading advisory groups, teaching clubs or elective classes.
• Supporting educational activities such as special projects, events and field trips.
• Chaperoning overnight and day trips with students.
• Supporting students with organization and planning.
• Rotating coverage duties for lunch, recess and dismissal and after care check-in.
• Overseeing students in guided study halls.
• Administrative tasks such as copying, preparing for classes and events.
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience.
• Experience working with students in or out of the classroom, middle school preferred.
• Experience in gifted education, being an advisor, outdoor education and overnight trips are a plus.
• Excellent cultural competency working with students and adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong communicator with excellent written and oral proficiency.
• Ability to work independently, collegially, and collaboratively. Positive team member.
• Demonstrate warmth and care with families, colleagues, and public.
• Proficient with use of technology in classroom and record keeping. Microsoft suite a plus.
• Embrace the use of new technology including generative AI as strong potential tools for learning.
• Understanding of the social-emotional development of early adolescents.
• Promoting our core values:
  Bobcats are Kind, Inclusive, Respectful and Responsible.
• Supportive of the school’s Diversity Commitment, in which we embrace both our commonalities and complex range of differences that enrich our school.
• Dedication to our mission, in which we inspire and nurture students of high intellectual potential.