As of April 3, 2025

SECONDARY SCIENCE TEACHER OPENING

Wakefield Community Schools has a prodigious opportunity for a qualified 7-9 Science Teacher.  Candidate must possess a valid Nebraska teaching certificate.  Wakefield High School seeks an individual who is a collaborative problem-solver, believes all kids can learn, and is willing to embrace our uniquely diverse community of learners.  Wakefield High School has earned national recognition of being an ESEA Distinguished School in 2022.  Come join our winning team!  All years of experience are accepted.  Position is subject to veteran’s preference.   Position will remain open until filled.  Please send letter of interest, resume, references, and credentials to:

 Matt Brenn, Secondary Principal; Wakefield Community School PO Box 330 Wakefield, NE 68784 or email to: mbrenn@wakefieldschools.org

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY TEACHER OPENING

Wakefield Community Schools has an opening for an Industrial Technology Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. Wakefield seeks candidates who are collaborative problem-solvers, believes all kids can learn, and has the desire to grow professionally and personally within our diverse community.   The department has a brand new welding lab with Miller 235 & 220 welders, downdraft tables, shear, CNC plasma and router table as well as a new 3D printer and up to date woods lab with a sawstop table saw.  Local hardware and cabinet shops are invested and willing to help with projects and provide job shadow opportunities.  All years of experience are accepted.  Positions are subject to a veteran’s preference.  Positions will remain open until filled.  Please send letter of interest, resume, references, and credentials to:

 Matt Brenn, Secondary Principal; Wakefield Community School PO Box 330 Wakefield, NE 68784 or email to: mbrenn@wakefieldschools.org

TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR OPENING

Wakefield Community Schools invites qualified candidates to apply for a Technology Instructor position in our district for the 2025-26 school year. Wakefield seeks candidates who are collaborative problem-solvers, believes all kids can learn, and has the desire to grow professionally and personally within our diverse community. All years of experience are accepted.  Position is subject to a veteran’s preference.  Position will remain open until filled.  Please send letter of interest, resume, references, and credentials to:

Matt Brenn, Secondary Principal; Wakefield Community School PO Box 330 Wakefield, NE 68784 or email to: mbrenn@wakefieldschools.org

PART-TIME SPANISH TEACHER

Wakefield Community Schools has an opening for a Part-Time Secondary Spanish teacher for the 2025-26 school year.  A valid Nebraska teacher's certificate with appropriate endorsement is required for this position.  We are looking for dynamic educators desiring to join our team with coaching skills preferred but not required. Collaborative staff, significant technology support in each classroom, 1:1 i-pads in grades K-12.  All years of experience accepted. Send letter of interest, resume, references and credentials to:

Matt Farup, Superintendent, mfarup@wakefieldschools.org; Wakefield Community Schools, PO Box 330, Wakefield NE 68784

HIGH SCHOOL SECRETARY OPENING

 Wakefield Community Schools has an immediate opening for a full time High School Secretary.  This position is a 12-month position, approximately 40-45 hours per week.  Includes paid vacation and sick leave as well as single health and dental insurance and retirement.  A successful candidate must be organized, able to multi-task, meet multiple deadlines, and handle interruptions.  Prefer someone with a business and financial background as this position is responsible for the federal lunch program and Activities Fund.  Subject to veteran’s preference.  Position will remain open until filled.  Applications are available at the high school office or at www.wakefieldschools.org

EOE 

Current employment opportunities for the 2024-25 school year include:

1.) Substitute Teachers (Certificated position)

2.) Substitute Paraprofessionals (Classified position)

Applications for employment will be accepted at the Wakefield Community Schools Business Office located at 802 Highland Street. If no current openings are available, applications will be kept on file in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. 

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR CERTIFICATED TEACHER & ADMINISTRATION

When applying for a position with the Wakefield Community Schools, an applicant must take the following steps to complete the process:

a. Submit a letter of application.
b. Submit completed Wakefield Community School Teacher Application or Wakefield Community School Administration Application form (Original Copy)
c. Submit credentials (Including three letters of reference)
d. Send transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework
e. Submit a complete resume
f.  Background Check Authorization following job interview (Original Copy)
g. Non-Discrimination and Verification (Original Copy)

Teacher applications should be mailed to:     

Darren Sindelar, Elementary Principal or Matt Brenn, Secondary Principal
802 Highland Street, PO Box 330
Wakefield, Nebraska 68784-0330

Email:  dsindelar@wakefieldschools.org or mbrenn@wakefieldschools.org

Administration applications should be mailed to:     

Matt Farup, Superintendent
802 Highland Street, PO Box 330
Wakefield, Nebraska 68784-0330

Email:  mfarup@wakefieldschools.org

Applications will be reviewed immediately.

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR CLASSIFIED POSITION

       a.  Submit a completed Wakefield Community School Employment Application form (Original Copy).

       b.  Candidates with completed application will be considered for an interview.

Inquiries regarding all employment opportunities should be directed to the superintendent's office by calling 402-287-2012.

Wakefield Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.