Located in Redmond, Washington, DigiPen Institute of Technology is a small college that offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Game Design, Digital Audio and Music, and Digital Art and Animation, as well as Master's degree programs in Computer Science and Digital Art. DigiPen Institute of Technology has been ranked one of the top 5 game design schools in the country by the Princeton Review for more than a decade.
To learn more, visit: https://www.digipen.edu/ .
DigiPen also provides learning opportunities for elementary and secondary-level students to learn, create, collaborate, and experience the digital world through curricula and instructors that meet DigiPen's stringent requirements.
Job Title: Open World Staff - Event / Summer Instructor, Su26
Reports to: David Robson, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
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.
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 summer staff, there are four year-round Open World team members: Emily Kirby, VP of Open World David Robson, Director of Curriculum and Instruction Brittan Rosa, Assistant Director of Marketing Emily Collins, Operations Manager
Before you apply, please review the following information:
Schedule & Commitment 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 one or more: computer science, art/animation, game design, robotics, music/sound design, or related fields Ability to work collaboratively with co-teachers and other team members Strong communication and organization 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 Completed high school
Bonus Skills/Attributes: Experience with K-12 students CPR/First Aid certification Leadership, teaching, or event-planning experience Strong attention to detail
Additional Knowledge (Highly Recommended): Art & Animation: fundamentals (perspective, shading, form, color theory), 2D/3D animation production Game Design: principles, Unity, Unreal, core programming concepts, and high-level languages (C#, Block-coding, JavaScript) Music & Sound Design: theory, composition, sound design, digital audio workstations Programming: fundamentals, game/software development, competence with programming languages (C#, C++, JavaScript, Python) Robotics: Lego/VEX kits, motor/sensor programming, core engineering principles
Compensation
$20/hour starting rate Returning staff with prior K-12 program experience at DigiPen: up to $30/hour
Working Conditions
May involve lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and/or pulling Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs Must pass criminal background check and 5-panel (non-THC) drug screen
Equal Opportunity
Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institutes intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.