Temporary K-8 Arts Associate Teacher

Temporary K-8 Arts Associate Teacher

Mission

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

Position Overview

Open Window School is welcoming applications for a Temporary K-8 Arts Associate Teacher for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year. The K–8 Arts Associate Teacher is a dynamic, hands-on role for an educator who loves bringing the arts to life! Working across Visual Arts, Drama, and Music, this position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with passionate arts educators to inspire students from kindergarten through 8th grade.

We are looking for a creative jack-of-all-trades who thrives on variety, enjoys problem-solving, and brings enthusiasm to the classroom and behind the scenes. In middle school, this role primarily supports 5th and 6th grade Visual Arts classes and assists in four theatrical productions through production and backstage support. In lower school, the K-8 Arts Associate Teacher assists with hands-on projects across all three arts disciplines, including five theatrical productions. The position also serves as a substitute for the visual arts, drama, and music teachers as needed.

The ideal candidate has experience in theatrical production and design, including costumes, props, sets, and technical theatre. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging arts educator seeking experience in an independent school and preparing for future teaching roles or graduate studies.

Major Areas of Responsibility/Specific Duties:

• Support K–8 Visual Arts, Drama, and Music classes through hands-on instruction, classroom preparation, and creative projects.
• Serve as a substitute for art, drama, and music teachers as needed.
• Support nine theatrical productions annually, including set, prop, and costume creation, backstage organization, and sound and lighting operations.
• Assist with planning, setup, and breakdown of Winter Arts Night, Spring Arts Night, and other arts events.
• Organize and maintain arts classrooms, theatre storage, supplies, and equipment.
• Support administrative tasks, anticipate departmental needs, and contribute creative solutions.
• Participate in faculty meetings and required school events.
• Chaperone occasional field trips and participate in rotating school supervision duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualities & Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant professional experience.
• Experience working with elementary and middle school students and an interest in their social-emotional development.
• Experience in one or more arts disciplines, with theatrical production and design experience strongly preferred.
• A creative, resourceful self-starter who anticipates needs, proactively supports teachers, and solves problems.
• A flexible, perceptive collaborator who adapts to different teaching styles and knows when to lead and when to support.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• A warm, engaging, and professional demeanor with students, families, and colleagues.
• Commitment to the school's Diversity Commitment, mission, and core values: Bobcats are Kind, Inclusive, Respectful, and Responsible.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Work in an active school environment involving standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving throughout campus.
• Assist with moving, setting up, and storing classroom materials, theatrical sets, props, and equipment.
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds, with assistance or appropriate equipment available as needed.
• Work in environments with varying noise levels and participate in occasional evening, weekend, and overnight events.

The essential functions of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Open Window School will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Position Details:

Manager: Arts Team Lead

Compensation: $47,910 per year

Position Classification: Exempt, Full Time (10 month school year), benefit eligible

Hours: 8am – 4pm, 5pm on Tuesdays. Occasional after school, weekend and evening work required.

Benefits include:

• Paid Sick leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (paid 100% for employee only coverage)
• 403(b) Retirement Account, Pre-tax & Roth Options

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position, your resume, and complete all application questions on our Career Opportunities website. Open Window School does not sponsor employment visas.

Please be prepared to provide three professional references if requested. If you have any questions about the position or the application process, feel free to reach out hr@ows.org. Applications should be submitted through the online system and not via email.

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.