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

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Part-time Technology Support Specialist (11/12/21)

Waynflete School, an independent day school in Portland Maine serving over 560 students (Grades EC-12), seeks a part-time (20-25 hours) Technology Support Specialist to support and assist in the management of the day-to-day technology operations of the school. Position available immediately.

Primary responsibilities include: Providing support for faculty and staff users: laptops, desktops, printers, projectors, Google Workplace, Microsoft Office and other software; Providing whole-school (administration, faculty, students, parent) support for periodic remote learning: VPN, Zoom, Swivl, and other such technologies; Assisting in the creation and deployment of end-user machines; Collaborating with other members of the Technology Department and the Waynflete community to support the successful delivery of technology services throughout the school. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all PC hardware and equipment to ensure optimal workstation performance.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Technical knowledge of firewalls, networks, Active Directory, computers and tablets, including Microsoft Windows, macOS, and iOS platforms, and Google Workspace.

Desktop support experience with outstanding customer service skills

Experienced with Mobile Device Management (MDM) systems including configuration and maintenance skills

Conceptual and hands-on experience with the following:

Printer installation and maintenance
Computer and tablet lifecycle, from deployment to decommissioning
Audio visual systems, such as projectors, speakers, etc.
Data cabling systems
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills
Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively, is self-directed, flexible, and organized.
Understanding and/or willingness of working within a school setting

With 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. 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 Technology Director, Page Lennig. If available, letters of recommendation are also appreciated. No phone calls, please. Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

Driver for Mini Bus (11/22/21)

Waynflete has an immediate need for a Driver for a 14 passenger mini bus for approximately 12 hours per week during the school year with the possibility of additional hours. Duties will include driving a regular bus route and may also include transportation for field trips, athletic, and other school-related events.

The successful candidate must have a positive attitude, enjoy children, and work well in a team setting. Strong driving experience and a commitment to safety are essential. Commercial driver’s license with S and P endorsements is a bonus but not required. Employees vaccinated for COVID-19 are required to submit proof of vaccination to the school. Unvaccinated employees must submit a weekly PCR test results to the school. Please note, our policy may be updated soon to require vaccination for all employees.

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 are also appreciated. Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will remain open until filled. No phone calls, please.

Substitute Teachers (11/12/21)

Waynflete is seeking Substitute Teachers for Grades EC-5 and 6-12. Applicants must have completed two or more years of college and demonstrate an enjoyment of working with children. CHRC 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.

Click here to apply and upload a cover letter and resume. If available, letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts are also appreciated. No phone calls, please.

Technology Support Specialist & Network Administrator (10/1/21)

Waynflete School, an independent day school in Portland Maine serving over 560 students (Grades EC-12), seeks a Technology Support Specialist and Network Administrator to support and assist in the management of the day-to-day technology operations of the school. Position available immediately.

Primary responsibilities include: Maintaining network environment powered by Cisco appliances and Aruba Wireless; Maintaining Windows server environment; Monitoring network for failover and redundancy: disaster recovery, data integrity and security; Assisting in the creation and deployment of end-user machines; Providing support for faculty and staff users: laptops, desktops, printers, projectors, Google Workplace, Microsoft and other software; Providing whole school (administration, faculty, students, parent) support for periodic remote learning: VPN, Zoom, Swivl, and other such technologies; Managing select IT infrastructure implementations, upgrades and other projects as assigned by the Director of Technology; Collaborating with other members of the Technology Department and the Waynflete community to support the successful delivery of technology services throughout the school.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or an IT systems field and/or a minimum of three years relevant work experience, preferably in an educational setting.

With 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. 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 Technology Director, Page Lennig. If available, letters of recommendation are also appreciated. No phone calls, please. Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

Business Office Associate (9/29/21)

Waynflete School has an immediate need for a Business Office Associate to coordinate accounts payable and assist with other Business Office functions. Responsibilities include: processing and monitoring payments and expenditures in an accurate and timely manner, maintaining vendor records and filing systems, responding to vendor and employee inquiries, preparing general ledger reports, performing month end accounting procedures, processing gift batches, assisting with reception, and special projects as assigned. This is a year-round, 40-hour per week position that includes a generous benefits package.

Applicants should have strong interpersonal, analytic and organizational skills; demonstrate effective written and oral communication and data management skills; possess a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency, and demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Associates degree and experience in a non-profit organization is preferred with at least 2 years of directly related experience. Working knowledge of Blackbaud’s Financial Edge is a plus.

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 are also appreciated. 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.

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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:

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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.

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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.