K-8 Substitute Teacher

Overview

The Mead School is a small progressive independent day school nestled on 14 beautiful acres in Stamford, Connecticut. We enroll students from Infancy to Grade 8 and honor children as curious and capable learners. Our progressive approach emphasizes hands-on exploration, social and emotional growth, and meaningful engagement with the world. As a small school we foster close relationships among educators, children and families – creating a nurturing and inclusive learning community.

The Mead School is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Substitute Teachers to join our educational community. Substitute Teachers play a vital role in maintaining a stable and effective learning environment when regular classroom teachers are unavailable. This is an on-call, as-needed position with flexible hours.

The Mead School operates Kindergarten through Grade 8 from September to June. Hours are from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Substitute teachers may be asked to cover full days or half days, which is roughly three and a half to four hours.

• Implement lesson plans provided by the absent teacher, ensuring a productive and engaging learning experience for students.
• Maintain a safe and positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, breaks, and transitions.
• Ensure students follow school and classroom rules, policies, and procedures.
• Leave notes for the classroom teacher, summarizing the day s activities, progress, and any concerns.
• Collaborate with other faculty members, staff, and administration to provide a consistent educational experience for students.

• Excellent classroom management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to different teaching styles and lesson plans
• Flexibility and reliability
• Must pass a background check