Interim Teacher — Grades 1–2

Job overview

The Interim Teacher — Grades 1–2 role is onsite in Stamford, CT, from early November 2026 through the end of February 2027. The annual salary range is $70,000–$80,000. The Mead School describes small classes, typically 6–12 students, that support individualized instruction and meaningful student relationships. The teacher serves a co-taught first- and second-grade classroom during a parental leave. The role delivers early elementary instruction, especially language arts, and collaborates with the Grades 1–2 team to adapt curriculum and support students’ learning and social-emotional development.

What you'll do

• Teach in a co-taught classroom serving first- and second-grade students
• provide early elementary language arts instruction, including reading, writing, and phonics, as well as social studies and mathematics
• differentiate instruction
• collaborate with the Grades 1–2 team on integrated curriculum and project-based learning
• adapt curriculum to student needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

interim teacher

grades 1–2

stamford ct

the mead school

$70,000–$80,000/year

elementary education

language arts

reading and writing

phonics

co-taught classroom

small class sizes

parental leave coverage

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Parental leave position from early November 2026 through the end of February 2027; small classes typically range from 6–12 students.

About the employer

The Mead School (Childcare) is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.