Open World Student Staff - Event / Summer Instructor, Su26

 

Applicants MUST be a current student at DigiPen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.

 

• Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
• Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early.
• Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

 

 

Job Title:  Open World Student Staff - Event / Summer Instructor, Su26

Reports to:  David Robson, Director of Curriculum and Instruction

 

Position Summary

Open World is looking for full-time, temporary Event and Summer Instructors to lead our event and summer workshops, working with a co-teacher to introduce students to STEAM fields and create an engaging, supportive, and fun learning environment. We are looking for enthusiastic, kind, and professional candidates who enjoy working with kids. Instructors work alongside co-teachers to create a safe, supportive, and fun learning environment across subjects such as computer science, game design, art and animation, robotics, music and sound, and more.

 

About Open World 

Our Philosophy:  Every child who attends our workshops should come away feeling engaged by our instructors and industry guests, excited to share what they learned and created, empowered with the skills to continue creating, and cared for by every member of our team. 

 

Open World Core Values  

• Exploration – Students discover and dive deep into new fields.
• Problem Solving – Activities build skills that extend beyond our programs.
• Industry Connection – Students meet and learn from real industry professionals.
• Care – Every student feels seen and supported.
• Fun – Focus on enjoyable, inspiring experiences over rigid academic outcomes.

 

Who’s on the team?  

In addition to student staff, there are five year-round Open World team members: 

• Emily Kirby, VP of Open World 
• David Robson, Director of Curriculum and Instruction 
• Brittan Rosa, Assistant Director for Marketing 
• Emily Collins, Operations Manager 

 

Before you apply, please review the following information:  

• Summer staff must be available from June 8 – August 21, 2026
• Staff Training:   June 8 – 18, 2026
  • Hours may fluctuate between 30-40 hours a week during training, so financially plan accordingly
• Workshops:   June 22 – August 21, 2026

 

Locations & Hours

• Locations:
  • DigiPen Institute of Technology (Redmond, WA)
  • Cascadia College (Bothell, WA)
  • Eastside Catholic School (Sammamish, WA)
  • Open Window School (Bellevue, WA)
  • Eton School (Bellevue, WA)
  • St. Thomas School (Medina, WA)
  • Museum of Pop Culture (Seattle, WA)
  • Evergreen School (Shoreline, WA)
  • Other locations as needed
• Hours fall between 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., but schedules vary depending on specific responsibilities and location, up to a maximum of 40 hours

 

Essential Functions  

• Work with a co-teacher to lead one- to two-week workshops for K-12 students
• Engage students through interactive, hands-on learning
• Maintain a safe, productive, caring, and fun environment for all
• Communicate professionally with parents, students, and team members
• Help answer questions from students and parents
• Adapt to changing student needs and support all learners
• Assist in setup, breakdown, and preparation of activities
• Track and report time worked
• Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications  

Required Skills:  

• Knowledge in any of the fields of computer science, art and animation, game design, robotics, music and sound design, or other relevant experience 
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-teachers and with other team members 
• Strong communication and organizational skills 
• Ability to engage and connect with children and teens 
• Ability to provide a supportive experience to all students and adapt to changing student support needs 
• Have completed high school 

 

Bonus Skills/Attributes:  

• Previ