Open Doors Instructor

Salary: $96,960.00 - $115,800.00 Annually
Location : 3000 NE 4th Street Renton, WA
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 26-R0010
Department: College and Career Pathways
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position
Renton Technical College (RTC) is seeking a student-centered and equity-minded Open Doors Instructor to support youth and young adults in orientation to the program, completing their GED and/or high school diploma.

Open Doors is a Washington State reengagement program that serves youth and young adults, generally ages 16-21, who have experienced barriers to educational success and are seeking an alternative pathway to complete high school while preparing for college, careers, and long-term self-sufficiency. Students may participate through a combination of high school completion (diploma or GED), college coursework, career exploration, and individualized support services.

The Open Doors Instructor serves a multifaceted role that combines instruction, program coordination, student support, and partnership development. In addition to providing classroom and individualized instruction, this instructor will represent the program in communication and leadership with internal and external partners. The instructor will ensure compliance with Open Doors, college, and state reporting requirements as a matter of this coordination.
This position requires a strong commitment to cultural responsiveness, student advocacy, relationship-building, and attention to detail. Successful candidates will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in classroom, community-based, and college settings while managing multiple priorities in support of student success.
Teaching assignments and student support activities may occur in face-to-face, online, hybrid, and community-based environments. Work may take place on campus as well as at partner locations throughout the service area.
This is a full-time faculty position represented by the Renton Federations of Teachers (RFT) Employees Association. The salary for this position is $96,960 - $115,800 annually. New hires are initially placed at step one on the salary schedule. For more information on the RFT contract, please visit our This position is scheduled to begin January 2027, and continuation is contingent on enrollment and ongoing funding. The priority consideration date for applications is November 22, 2026.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include

• Provide instruction that supports students in progressing toward a high school diploma and/or GED completion.
• Monitor student attendance, participation, academic progress, and completion milestones in accordance with Open Doors requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to enrollment, attendance, academic progress, testing, withdrawals, exits, and program completion.
• Meet regularly with students to establish goals, monitor progress, and address barriers to educational success.
• Collaborate with navigators, advisors, faculty, and student services staff to support student persistence and completion.
• Participate in case management and student support meetings as appropriate.
• Meet regularly with community partners, school districts, and other organizations serving Open Doors students to coordinate services and support student success.
• Participate in program planning, continuous improvement efforts, and activities required to maintain compliance with Open Doors, college, and state requirements.

Student Learning and Development

• Offer class-based, group-based and individualized instruction.
• Support the Renton Technical College Mission, Vision, and Values by creating a learning environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and student development.
• Complete grades as required based on the academic calendar.
• Post and hold office hours in designated work area.
• Create a place that embraces positive experiences for student success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• Bachelor's degree in education or a closely related field or three years of closely related, full-time, paid work experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience in curriculum development, instruction design, and assessments.
• Three years of teaching experience is preferred.
• Background and experience teaching youth and young adults in alternative education settings is preferred.
• Ability to work successfully with faculty, academic administrators, and staff in both individual and group settings.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to establish rapport and build professional relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 month of hire) the production of accessible content, whether print or electronic.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working hours are generally aligned to business hours, Monday - Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Work is mostly sedentary in nature, performed in an office environment. Frequent use of a computer and exposure to terminal screens is required. Teaching assignments and student support activities may occur in face-to-face, online, hybrid, and community-based environments. Work may take place on campus as well as at partner locations throughout the service area.

Terms of Employment
In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

Degree Stipend:Master's or Doctorate degree stipends are paid annually.

• Master's $967
• Doctorate's $1,935

The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.

For questions regarding this position contact recruiting@rtc.edu

2026 Employee Benefits Summary

Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately. Spouse or same-sex domestic partner, and dependent children are eligible for coverage. Eligible employees at Renton Technical College (RTC) receive a generous benefits package in addition to their paycheck, including:

Medical Insurance
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for lawful spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and dependent children. more information can be found by visiting www.hca.wa.gov/pebb
2026 Employee Monthly Contribution by Family Tier
PEBB medical Plans

Employee

Employee & Spouse

Employee & Child(ren)

Employee & Family

Kaiser Permanente NW Classic

$256

$512

$448

$704

Kaiser Permanente NW CDHP

$58

$116

$102

$160

Kaiser Permanente WA Classic

$141

$282

$247

$388

Kaiser Permanente WA CDHP

$25

$50

$44

$69

Kaiser Permanente WA Sound Choice

$102

$204

$179

$281

Kaiser Permanente WA Value

$150

$300

$263

$413

UMP Classic

$145

$290

$254

$399

UMP Select

$82

$164

$144

$226

UMP CDHP

$57

$114

$100

$157
Dental Coverage

Renton Technical College provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have 3 dental plans to choose from. Options include:

• Uniform Dental Plan (Preferred Provider Organization -PPO plan) Administered by Washington Dental Service(WDS)
• DeltaCare (Managed CarePlan) Administered by Washington Dental Service (WDS)
• Willamette Dental (Managed CarePlan) Administered by WillametteDental

Vision
Renton Technical College provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have 3 vision plans to choose from. Coverage for care services and Hardware (glasses, contact lenses, etc.) vary by plan. Options include:

• Davis Vision by MetLife
• EyeMed
• MetLife Vision

Waiving Medical Coverage
If you have other medical insurance, you can choose to waive medical coverage for yourself or anyfamily member. If you have existing coverage through your spouse or domestic partner, please contact the plan directly to see how they will coordinatebenefits.

If waiving medical coverage, the employee will still be covered under the dental and vision insurance plan at no monthly premium cost.

Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA& LPFSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The FSA, LFA and DCAP plans are offered by the College and the State of Washington. FSA is a PEBB sponsored benefit program that allows you to use pre-tax money in a calendar year to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and/or Childcare expenses.