Gifted Lower School Associate Teacher — Collaborative & SEL

Open-Window-Schoo; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Window School, located in Bellevue, Washington, seeks a Lower School Associate Teacher to support instruction within a collaborative team. You will reinforce foundational skills and foster a growth mindset in gifted learners, aligning with the school’s social-emotional learning emphasis.

The role requires teamwork, flexibility, and a commitment to inclusive, project-based learning during the 10-month year, with duties including supervision and events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Experience supporting elementary students.
• Understanding of social-emotional learning in the lower school years.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Lead Teacher to design and deliver engaging instruction.
• Work with students in small groups and one-on-one to reinforce learning.
• Differentiate instruction to meet varied readiness levels.
• Observe student progress and contribute insights for planning and growth.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and families; participate in grade-level meetings.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Differentiated instruction

Family communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Open Window School, located in Bellevue, Washington, seeks a Lower School Associate Teacher to support instruction within a collaborative team. You will reinforce foundational skills and foster a growth mindset in gifted learners, aligning with the school’s social-emotional learning emphasis.

The role requires teamwork, flexibility, and a commitment to inclusive, project-based learning during the 10-month year, with duties including supervision and events as needed.