Careers

Employment Opportunities at IDS

innovative, student-centered education

The Independent Day School is an Early Childhood through Grade 8 school located in central Connecticut (30 minutes from New Haven, 30 minutes from Hartford). Founded in 1961 by families associated with Wesleyan University and Choate, IDS has a long tradition of innovative, student-centered education focused on academic excellence and social-emotional learning.

Learn A Bit About IDS

The Independent Day School is committed to discovering, cultivating, and celebrating diversity in its many forms throughout our community and seeks to foster an atmosphere of personal and cross-cultural curiosity. Visit our webpage on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for more information.

IDS Quick Facts:

  • Co-ed, non-profit, non-sectarian day school 
  • Students come to IDS from 29 Connecticut towns 
  • Student population: 130 
  • Dedicated, highly educated faculty 
  • Students of color represent 31% of the enrollment 
  • 33 acres of woodlands, wetlands, fields, and gardens 
  • Parent participation is encouraged

Current Open Positions

Substitute Teachers

We are currently looking for caring, experienced adults who embrace our core values of empathy, compassion, and respect to serve as substitute teachers for our school community!

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Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

We are looking for a caring early childhood assistant to work with our youngest learners for the 2026-27 school year.

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Middle School Science Teacher

We are looking for a Middle School Science Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

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The Independent Day School does not discriminate in its admissions, student treatment, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, sexual orientation, disability status, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identification, genetic information, or membership in any other legally protected class.

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If you’re interested in a position at IDS, please send a letter of interest and your current resumé to Assistant Head of School, David Sizemore, at sizemored@independentdayschool.org.