Careers at Waynflete

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.

Custodian (5/23/2019)

Waynflete is seeking a full-time, year-round Custodian to work 3 p.m. till 11:30 p.m. most days during the school year, daytime hours during the summer and school vacations, and additional hours as necessary. Hourly wage, excellent benefit package, 3 weeks vacation per year, plus sick and personal time.

Duties include but are not limited to: cleaning classrooms, offices, restrooms, operating basic power tools, moving furniture, and assisting with general maintenance as requested. Candidate must be able to climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, lift up to at least 50 lbs and carry items repetitively while performing job duties. Candidate must have a positive attitude and work well in a team setting.

Waynflete is committed to building a diverse community of students, faculty and staff. Please complete an application form and mail it to: Julie Ryder, HR Coordinator, Waynflete School, 360 Spring Street, Portland, ME 04102 or email it to careers@waynflete.org. No phone calls or walk-ins, please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Bus Driver (4/26/2019)

Waynflete is seeking a licensed school bus driver beginning with the 2019-2020 school year for approximately 30 hours per week during the school year with the possibility of additional hours. Immediate driving opportunities are also available for the right candidate. Duties may include driving a regular bus route and may also include transportation for field trips, athletic, and other school-related events. The position includes a generous benefits package.

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 preferred, but willing to train qualified candidate.

Waynflete is committed to building a diverse community of students, faculty and staff. To apply, please visit the careers page at www.waynflete.org and send a completed application form to careers@waynflete.org. No phone calls, please.

Application Procedure
Benefits
Living in Maine
Equal Opportunity Statement
On Being a Person of Color at Waynflete

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:

Waynflete Employment Application (PDF) Click the link above to open the employment application. Download and print the application to fill out by hand.
Submit all materials electronically to careers@waynflete.org including the completed Application for Employment, cover letter, resume, and any letters of reference.
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

Portland is a diverse, creative, and beautiful city that offers virtually everything a person could want. It is a walking city with accessible arts, cultural, and outdoor activities. The food scene is renowned as one of the best in the country. Portland has frequently been listed as one of America’s top cities to live, work, play, and visit.

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.

Click on the links below to learn more:

Visit Portland Maine

Portland Downtown: Moving to and living in Portland

7 Reasons "Not" to Move to Maine

US News and World Report: Living in Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine, Is the 2018 Restaurant City of the Year

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.