Elementary Classroom Teacher for Grades 4-5

Servingschools; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Waynflete School seeks an experienced elementary educator for the 2025-2026 school year. The full-time role involves teaching and advising students within a collaborative environment focused on diverse and inclusive practices. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for developing inclusive teaching methods.

Qualifications

• Experience as an elementary educator required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching methods.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 12-15 students as the primary classroom instructor.
• Implement structured literacy and other subjects via interactive methods.
• Participate in professional growth and serve on committees.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Job description

Waynflete School seeks an experienced elementary educator beginning with the 2025-2026school 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 12-15 students in a home station as the primary classroom instructor
• Building effective relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Working closely with a team of grade-level professionals and support specialists toward collective goals and shared initiatives
• Teaching structured literacy classes informed by the science of reading, mathematics (Illustrative Mathematics), social studies (Maine State Social Studies and Social Justice Standards) and SEL (Character Strong)
• Incorporating Responsive Classroom principles of positive behavior, restorative practices, and interactive learning structures to create a class culture and pedagogical framework
• 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
• 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 clickhere 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.