Middle School Math Teacher Grades 5-8

Mission

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

Overview

Open Window School (K-8, coed, 360 student day school) is seeking highly qualified candidates for its Middle School Math 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.

Position Overview

Open Window School is welcoming applications for a Math Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a rare opportunity for a talented, innovative, energetic, experienced teacher to join our team. A passion for math is a must for this position!

The mission of the OWS mathematics department is to develop adept problem solvers who see the beauty of mathematics and recognize its power to describe the world around them. This is accomplished through helping students develop four key attributes: curiosity, courage, collaboration, and creativity. Other responsibilities include participation in weekly department and faculty meetings, leading an advisory group focusing on social-emotional learning, teaching or supervising clubs, leading a student community leadership group and chaperoning overnight trips and attendance at some evening and weekend activities.

Major Areas of Responsibility/Specific Duties:

·       Teach a combination of courses including an accelerated 5th grade math curriculum, pre-algebra, algebra 1 & 2 and geometry.

·       Design engaging, mission-aligned lessons and projects from base curriculum resources while meeting program goals and standards.

·       Assess students using multiple measures and communicate regularly with families about student progress.

·       Support students with differentiation and accommodations in the classroom.

·       Maintain curriculum maps and course documentation as required.

·       Show a commitment to continuous learning, staying current with field studies and innovation in content area, DEIB work, and gifted education.

·       Collaborate with colleagues in the math department, across departments and across grade levels as part of the middle school team and serve as an advisor to middle school students.

·       Participate in co-curricular school activities and overnight trips.

·       Attend weekly faculty meetings and other meetings and events as needed.

·       Support the community with other school-related responsibilities as assigned.

Skills:

·       Bachelor’s or higher degree.

·       Teaching certificate preferred.

·       Experience in gifted education is a plus.

Qualities:

·       Passionate and knowledgeable about project-based, inquiry-driven math learning.

·       Innovative in developing lessons that integrate hands-on and real-world learning.

·       Understands and appreciates the joys and challenges of adolescence.

·       Able to communicate kindly and professionally with others.

·       Committed to proactive engagement in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

·       Enjoys working with a team.

·       Flexible and adaptable.

·       Proficient in the use of current technology.

·       Supports our mission statement to nurture and inspire students of high intellectual potential.

Position Details:

Manager: Director of the Middle School

Compensation: $61,910 – $118,070 (based on education and experience)

Position Classification: Exempt, Full Time; this position is benefit eligible

Hours: 8am – 4pm, Tuesdays until 5pm. This role requires some commitments outside these hours including but not limited to school events and Middle School Trips.

Benefits include:

Sick leave
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (paid 100% for employee only coverage)
Employer paid Health Reimbursement Account of $1,750 per plan year
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) Retirement Account, Pre-tax & Roth Options (eligible for 3% employer contribution and an up to 3% employer match after one year of service)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Professional development and training opportunities

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position, your resume, and answers to the Diversity Commitment Questions below on our Career Opportunities website. Applicants must submit an answer to both of the following Diversity Commitment Questions:

How would you define diversity?
Describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your current or prior job. If necessary, candidates can draw upon their experience in community organizations if professional experience is limited.

Please be prepared to provide 3-5 professional references and one personal reference if requested. If you are unable to apply online, you are welcome to fax your resume, cover letter, and answers to the Diversity Commitment Questions to 425-644-6320.

Open Window School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, or other status legally protected by local, state, or federal law.