Middle School ITL Associate Teacher
About The Position
Open Window School (K-8, coed, 360 student day school) seeks candidates for its Middle School Innovation & Technology 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. 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, 15 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. This role will support grades 5-8 advanced computer science curriculum and instruction in our fully outfitted Innovation & Technology Lab. The Middle School Innovation & Technology Associate Teacher will assist in teaching advanced computer science and design thinking skills, as well as collaborate with faculty to design and coordinate interdisciplinary activities and elective courses. The ideal candidate will have a passion for computer science, design thinking, and project-based learning, as well as experience or interest in working in a student-centered, collaborative, and inquiry-based educational environment.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree and/or relevant experience.
- Experience working with middle school students, preferably in a classroom setting.
- Interested in computer science, design thinking, and project-based learning.
- Creative, resourceful, adaptive, and flexible.
- Ability to quickly pivot from one responsibility to another to meet team needs.
- Organized and responsible.
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team.
- Supports active engagement in serving a diverse community in a culture of belonging.
- An interest in the social-emotional development of adolescents
- Supports our mission statement to nurture and inspire students of high intellectual potential.
- Demonstrate a professional, warm, engaging demeanor towards families, colleagues, and public.
Nice To Haves
- Computer science degree or teaching experience preferred.
- Experience with intellectually gifted children a plus.
- Teaching certificate or coursework relevant to education and/or computer science a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the teaching of grades 5-8 computer science courses and electives.
- Assist with the organization, maintenance, and inventory of hardware, software, and other materials in the Innovation & Technology Lab.
- Ensure safety of students as they use Innovation & Technology Lab tools.
- Support positive behavior and student responsibility in the classroom.
- Take initiative with the tasks that keep a classroom running smoothly.
- Support a learning environment that engages students from diverse backgrounds.
- Assume the Lead Innovation & Technology Teacher role when necessary.
- Serve as a substitute teacher when needed in all subject areas of the middle school.
- Support students 1:1 and small group in tutorial.
- Lead a student club and a student leadership group.
- Be a collaborate partner with the associate teacher team to design and implement student team building activities or other projects for our advisory program.
- Chaperone overnight trips and field trips.
- Attend required in service days, meetings, seminars and training sessions.
- Engage actively in the school community by attending and participating in school events, sometimes in the evening.
Benefits
- Paid Sick leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (paid 100% for employee-only coverage)
- Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Account, Pre-tax & Roth Options (eligible for employer contribution and employer match after one year of service).
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Professional development and training opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
