Middle School Innovation & Technology Associate Teacher

Details posted: 23-Jul-26 • Bellevue, Washington • Full Time

About the role

Open Window School (K-8, coed, 360 student day school) seeks candidates for its Middle School Innovation & Technology Associate Teacher position. This role supports grades 5-8 advanced computer science curriculum and instruction in the fully outfitted Innovation & Technology Lab. The 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.

Open Window is dedicated to serving gifted students with a strong commitment to social-emotional learning. Students demonstrate enthusiasm for deep and accelerated learning, with an emphasis on project-based initiatives and real-world application. Innovation and risk-taking are encouraged within a supportive environment. Graduates are empathetic, academically prepared, innovative problem solvers, and purposeful global citizens with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

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 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 in small groups during tutorial.
• Lead a student club and a student leadership group.
• Collaborate with the associate teacher team to design and implement student team-building activities or other projects for the 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.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree and/or relevant experience.
• Computer science degree or teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with middle school students, preferably in a classroom setting.

Qualifications

• Interest 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.
• Interest in the social-emotional development of adolescents.
• Supports the mission to nurture and inspire students of high intellectual potential.
• Professional, warm, engaging demeanor towards families, colleagues, and the public.
• Experience with intellectually gifted children a plus.
• Teaching certificate or coursework relevant to education and/or computer science a plus.

Pay

$47,910 per year

Schedule

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM on Tuesdays. This role requires some commitments outside these hours, including but not limited to school events and overnight middle school trips.

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