Job Description
Summary 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.
Duties Kindergarten through Grade 8 is in session from September to June.
Our hours of operation are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Sometimes substitute teachers are asked to cover for the full day. Sometimes they are asked to cover for a half day, which is roughly three and a half to four hours.
Responsibilities :
- 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.
Requirements - 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
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