Kindergarten Lead Teacher

KindergartenLeadTeacher

Mission

Open Window School nurtures and inspires studentsofhigh intellectual potential.

Overview

Open Window School (K-8 coed 360student day school) is seeking candidates foraLower School Lead Teacherposition.

Open Window is dedicated to serving gifted students. With a strong commitment to social-emotional learning these exceptional young people are nurtured and inspiredinboth 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 worldapplication. 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 besmartand 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 15miles 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 Windows mission and values.

Position Overview

Open Window School seeks a full-time Kindergarten Lead Teacher for the school year. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced early childhood educator to design and lead a joyful intellectually vibrant classroom for gifted young learners.

Our Kindergarten program balances strong academic foundations with purposeful play inquiry and social-emotional development. The Lead Teacher serves as the instructional leader of the classroom partnering closely with an Associate Teacher while cultivating a learning environment where curiosity is encouraged independence is nurtured and each child is deeply known.

Successful candidates bring a thoughtful understanding of child development a commitment to responsive and inclusive teaching practices and the ability to differentiate instruction for advanced learners. We value educators who approach their work with both intentionality and flexibility and who see collaboration with colleagues and families as essential to student growth.

Open Window faculty enjoy a culture of professional trust ongoing dialogue and shared responsibility for the student experience. Teachers are supported in their growth and are encouraged to innovate within a mission-driven community dedicated to gifted education.

Major Areas of Responsibility/Specific Duties:

• Design and implement an engaging developmentallyappropriate kindergartenprogram that supports the academic social and emotional growth of gifted learners.

• Serve as the instructional leader of the classroom guiding planning instruction assessment and classroom culture.

• Direct mentor and collaborate closely with the Associate Teacher to ensure a cohesive and responsive learning environment.

• Differentiate instruction to support a range of readiness levels and learning profiles using observation and assessment data to inform teaching.

• Foster a safe inclusive and engaging classroom community grounded in belonging curiosity and joyful learning.

• Build students confidence and independence as learners while supporting the development of early executive functioning and problem-solving skills.

• Partner proactively with familiesmaintainingconsistent clear and supportive communication about student growth and classroom experiences.

• Collaborate with specialist teachers and student support staff to design integrated learning experiences and coordinate student support.

• Prepare progress reports that reflect a deep understanding of each child and communicate growth through narrative feedback and assessment tools.

• Participate actively in faculty collaboration school events and professional learning.

• Perform supervisory duties such as lunch and recess coverage and support student well-being across school settings.

Qualities & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Elementary Education Early Childhood Education ora relatedfieldrequired.

• Three or more years of successfulearly elementarylead teaching experience.

• Teaching certification in Washington state orawillingness toobtain.

• A strong grounding in child development and a classroom practice that reflects it.

• Demonstrated professional judgment and the ability to make thoughtful instructional decisions.

• Comfort designing curriculum rather than relying solely on scripted programs.

• Demonstrated successindifferentiating instruction and appropriately challenging advanced learners.

• An educator who builds warm respectful relationships with students whilemaintainingclear expectations.

• Skilled communicator with the judgment to navigate partnerships with families thoughtfully and professionally.

• Collaborative by nature and eager to contribute to a reflective team-oriented faculty.

• Genuine interest in gifted education and the learning characteristics of high-potential students.

Position Details:

Manager:Director of theLowerSchool

Compensation:$63190.00- $123550.00(based oneducation and experience)

PositionClassification: Exempt Full Time; this position is benefit eligible

Hours:School Days and Inservice Days8am 4pm Tuesdays until 5pm. This role requires somecommitments outside thesehoursincluding evenings and weekends.

Benefits include:

• Sick leave

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (paid 100% for employee only coverage)

• Employerpaid Health Reimbursement Accountof $1750 per plan year

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• 403(b) Retirement Account Pre-tax & Roth Options (eligible for3%employer contribution andup 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:

Pleasesubmita cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position your resume and complete all application questions on ourCareer Opportunitieswebsite. Open Window School does not sponsor employment visas.

Please be prepared to provide three professional references ifrequested. If you have any questions about the position or the application process feel free to reach out. Applications should besubmittedthrough the online system and not via email.

Open Window School does not discriminateon the basis ofrace gender color religion creed disability sexual orientation genderidentityand expression national or ethnic origin or other status legally protected by local state or federal law.