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Location

Portland, ME | United States

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Job description

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 literac y ( Scarborough Reading Rope, Jolly Phonics, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness ) , m athematics ( 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. 

About Waynflete

Located in Portland, Maine, Waynflete School is an independent day school providing education from early childhood through grade 12. Combining high expectations with playful exploration, where commitment to community and respect for individuality go hand-in-hand, students are encouraged to develop a love for learning that can last a lifetime.

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