Careers
Careers
Waynflete seeks teachers and staff who are inspired by our mission, want to work in a school environment, and are dedicated to serving the needs of children. We seek qualified individuals with the knowledge, skills, and ability to enhance the student experience and strengthen our community.
Waynflete prides itself on being a place where children are known, where relationships are at the core of the experience, and where students of all walks of life can excel. When hiring faculty and staff, we seek individuals who will embrace our values and want to continue to grow as professionals.
Waynflete has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Waynflete seeks candidates who are practicing, and want to continue to develop, inclusive methods in their teaching, team work, and leadership. We believe that all students benefit from more inclusive environments.
Current Opportunities
Classroom teacher: Kindergarten/First grade (2/20/24)
Waynflete School seeks an experienced elementary educator beginning with the 2024-2025 school year as a full-time teacher/advisor in a team-organized, multi-age, interdisciplinary, thematic program. Candidates should possess a collaborative and creative spirit and excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Overseeing 11-13 students in a home station as the primary classroom instructor
- Working closely with a team of grade-level professionals toward collective goals and shared initiatives
- Teaching literacy (Scarborough Reading Rope, Jolly Phonics, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness), mathematics (Illustrative Mathematics), social studies, and science (Next Generation Science and Social Justice Standards)
- Creating a class culture based on Responsive Classroom practices and principles of positive behavior and restorative practices
- Utilizing a backward design approach to the Common Core-informed curriculum and developing essential questions and learning targets as part of the EC-12 continuum
- Differentiating instruction in service of equity and inclusion
- Crafting formative and summative assessments to inform data-driven instruction and monitor student progress
- Participating in professional growth activities and serving on committees as determined by all-school, divisional, and personal goals
- Building effective relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Understanding the continuum of child development
With an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Waynflete seeks candidates who are committed to developing inclusive methods in their teaching, teamwork, and leadership. We believe that all students benefit from more inclusive environments. Taking inspiration from our mission, we seek qualified faculty and staff with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to enhance the student experience and strengthen our community.
To apply, please click here and upload a resume and cover letter addressed to Lower School Director, Anne Hopkins. If available, letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts are appreciated and can be submitted now or at a later date. No phone calls, please. Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will remain open until filled.
6-12 Math Teacher (1/19/24)
Waynflete seeks a Math Teacher beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. Responsibilities include teaching in both our middle and upper schools, advising, and overseeing co-curricular activities. A qualified applicant may also teach a course in our Computer Science & Engineering department.
We seek candidates who are able to teach a range of classes from pre-Algebra through BC Calculus . Athletic coaching experience is a plus. We are looking for an individual with experience, expertise, and the desire to interact with young people in a variety of ways.
With an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Waynflete seeks candidates who are committed to developing inclusive methods in their teaching, teamwork, and leadership. We believe that all students benefit from more inclusive environments. Taking inspiration from our mission, we seek qualified faculty and staff with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to enhance the student experience and strengthen our community.
To apply, please click here and upload a resume and cover letter. If available, letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts are also appreciated. Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will remain open until filled. No phone calls, please.
6-12 History Teacher - One Year Leave Replacement (1/12/24)
Waynflete is looking for a full-time, Upper School history teacher to join our faculty for the 2024-2025 school year for a one year leave replacement. Responsibilities will include teaching and advising in the upper school and overseeing co-curricular activities and/or coaching. This individual will teach a variety of courses, primarily in 9th and 11th grade with the potential of teaching a senior elective. An ideal candidate will already have experience teaching courses such as World Civilizations and Religions and United States History. Strong candidates will have experience with the research and writing process across high school grades and non-Western historical content. Overall, we are looking for someone with expertise, experience, and the desire to work with young people in a variety of ways.
With an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Waynflete seeks candidates who are practicing, and want to further develop, inclusive methods in their teaching, teamwork, and leadership. We believe that all students benefit from more inclusive environments. Taking inspiration from our mission, we seek qualified faculty and staff with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to enhance the student experience and strengthen our community.
To apply, please click here and upload a resume and cover letter. If available, letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts are also appreciated. Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will remain open until filled. No phone calls, please.
Bus Driver - Evenings and Weekends (9/21/23)
Waynflete is seeking a licensed school bus driver for approximately 20 hrs/wk. Duties will include driving for field trips, athletic, and other school-related events during the afternoon, evenings, and weekends. The successful candidate must have a positive attitude, enjoy children, work well in a team setting, and pass a school-required physical. Strong driving experience and a commitment to safety are essential. Commercial driver’s license with S endorsement required.
With an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Waynflete seeks candidates who are committed to developing inclusive methods in their teaching, teamwork, and leadership. We believe that all students benefit from more inclusive environments. Taking inspiration from our mission, we seek qualified faculty and staff with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to enhance the student experience and strengthen our community.
To apply, please click here and upload a resume, cover letter, and contact info for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will remain open until filled. No phone calls, please.
General interest in working at Waynflete
If you would like to submit an application for general consideration for future openings, please click here: Submit a General Application
Waynflete seeks teachers and staff who are inspired by our mission, want to work in a school environment, and are dedicated to serving the needs of children. We seek qualified individuals with the knowledge, skills, and ability to enhance the student experience and strengthen our community. Waynflete has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Waynflete seeks candidates who are practicing, and want to continue to develop, inclusive methods in their teaching, team work, and leadership. We believe that all students benefit from more inclusive environments.
Application Procedure
For teaching positions, a bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required; a master’s degree and teaching experience preferred. For administrative staff positions, we look for relevant experience and education for the posted job. We are particularly interested in candidates with a proven commitment to teaching and working in a diverse and multicultural setting.
Full background checks are required for all positions including fingerprinting as required by Maine State Law.
Procedures:
- Click here to apply to all positions.
- In accordance with Maine law, all persons hired to work at Waynflete must hold a current Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) certification from the Maine Department of Education. Click here for more information on obtaining a CHRC.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with generous school matching contribution
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Tuition benefit and financial aid
- Discounted summer camp and after-care programs
- Employee education/professional development grants
- Use of school library and fitness room
- Paid leave
Living in Maine
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Greater Portland boasts residents from all over the world, making it a vibrant and diverse global city. The local public elementary school, Reiche, has students from twenty-two nations represented, with twenty-nine languages spoken.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Waynflete School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Waynflete School expressly prohibits any unlawful form of employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, sex, genetic information, protected veteran status, or no other category protected under federal, state, and local laws. Improper interference with the ability of Waynflete School employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
On Being a Person of Color at Waynflete
Click here to read “On Being a Person of Color at Waynflete,” an article by Middle School Director Divya Muralidhara.