Approximately 300 people work at Riverdale, finding professional and personal fulfillment through working alongside creative and committed colleagues, pursuing opportunities for professional development, and enjoying benefits such as health/dental care, retirement plan, on-site daycare, and yoga.
Featured Jobs
Boys Varsity Cross Country – Head Coach
Riverdale’s Athletics Department seeks a Boys Varsity Cross Country Head Coach who embodies the school’s values of sportsmanship, integrity, and balance. The coach will plan and lead daily practices focused on technique, strategy, conditioning, and safety; organize and supervise drills; stay current on sport trends; and collaborate with assistant coaches. Coaches are teacher-leaders who motivate student-athletes, set clear expectations, and support personal and athletic growth. The season runs from August 18 to early November, with practices Monday–Friday from 3:45–5:45 p.m., weekday meets, and occasional weekend competitions. Candidates should seek ongoing development and model Riverdale’s commitment to excellence.
Sous Chef
Riverdale Country School is seeking a sous chef to join the Culinary team. This is a full-time, exempt position that directly supervises Culinary team members. You will report to the Assistant Culinary Director and Culinary Director at your campus. The Sous Chef is responsible for supervising the execution of the preparation and cooking of all food items for daily foodservice and special events. The ideal candidate will help facilitate and cultivate the spirit of farm to table food. You will help contribute to the structure and organization of our current culinary program. We are looking for someone with the ability to think strategically, communicate effectively and interact professionally with a diverse group of students, parents, peers, managers and vendors.
MS/US Visual Arts Department: Assistant Teaching/Shop Technician – Middle & Upper School Maker Space
Riverdale Country School seeks a full-time Assistant Teaching/Shop Technician to support our Middle and Upper School Maker Space. This role is ideal for someone passionate about hands-on learning and excited to work alongside faculty and students to bring creative, three-dimensional art and design projects to life. We are looking for a collaborative, technically skilled individual who enjoys problem-solving and working in a dynamic educational environment.
The Assistant Teaching/Shop Technician will work closely with teaching faculty to provide logistical, technical, and instructional support during classes and open studio time. Candidates should be comfortable working with students of varying ages and skill levels and be enthusiastic about helping young makers develop their ideas into fully realized projects.
Middle & Upper School Outdoor Educator
The MS/US Outdoor Educator plays a vital role in fostering a love for nature among Middle and Upper School students, reporting directly to the Director of Experiential and Place-Based Learning. This position encompasses the design and leadership of engaging outdoor experiences that align with the school’s educational goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong outdoor skills, a commitment to safety, and a deep understanding of experiential education, enabling them to create enriching environments that inspire students to explore and appreciate the natural world.
Key responsibilities include developing and implementing grade-wide experiences in collaboration with Division Heads, Deans, and the Director of Experiential and Place-Based Programs, ensuring that each activity achieves aligned learning outcomes. The educator will also design and lead weekend outdoor activities, such as day trips and overnight adventures. Utilizing and maintaining the on-site natural rock wall, they will lead rock climbing programs, teaching climbing techniques and safety protocols. Additionally, the Outdoor Educator will support the Director in leading spring break and summer expeditions while collaborating with the Alumni Office and Parents Association to craft outdoor experiences for the broader community.
MS/US Substitute Teacher (Ongoing Opening)
Riverdale Country School is looking for substitute teachers to support or cover classes in all departments of the Middle and Upper School Divisions. The ideal candidate has experience and enjoys working with middle and high school aged students. Demonstrated classroom experience preferred.
Production Cook
Riverdale Country School seeks a Production Cook to join our culinary team. The cook is to assist in the preparation of meals in the kitchen under the guidance and direction of the Executive Sous Chef and the management team. The person will perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes. To be successful in this job, you will need thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation.
Professional
& Personal
Development
A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, classroom technology, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Zagat Global Fellows program pays for faculty to make extended visits to schools overseas — teachers have gone to England, China, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Grants &
Stipends
All employees are eligible for Frankel Fellow grants, known as “passion grants,” which pay for enrichment activities. More than 120 grants have been made to faculty and staff since the program started in 2014. Stipends are available for a number of projects and activities that extend beyond the commitments of the contract. After 10 years, faculty are eligible for a sabbatical. You can take a half-year sabbatical at full pay or a full-year sabbatical at half-pay. (Or, you can take a payout of a half-year’s salary while you continue working.)
Age Smart
Employer
In 2018, the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center presented us with an Age Smart Employer Award for offering programs to support workers of all ages. The Selection Committee took note of the grants established by the Frankel family that allow faculty and staff to explore personal passions during the summer recess.
Transportation
Faculty shuttles are offered from Manhattan and from the 242nd St/Broadway subway station, making stops near transit hubs including the MetroNorth – Harlem Station, subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D, and the Henry Hudson Parkway at the 246th St bus stop, connecting to #7 and #10 bus and Express Buses from Manhattan.
Equal Opportunity
Statement
Riverdale Country School seeks diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In admission and employment policies and practices, in financial aid and loan programs, and in all its educational programs, Riverdale does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, and any other protected categories under applicable law.
It is the policy of Riverdale Country School to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national and ethnic origin, citizenship, marital status, disability, military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law to all qualified employees and applicants for employment.
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