Careers

Riverdale Country School is seeking Lower School Homebase Associate Teachers for the 25-26 school year. Associate Teachers at Riverdale are individuals who are in the early stages of their careers as educators. These educators may remain in the role for up to a maximum of three years. Associate Teachers work alongside a Head Teacher to support a homebase class of students for the full year. Associate Teachers are predominantly involved in supporting students through small group or 1:1 instruction, though certainly have opportunities to lead full-group lessons. As full-time faculty members, Associate Teachers are also members of grade-level teams that engage in frequent collaboration related to planning, instruction, and assessment directly connected to student learning. 

In addition to the intensive, hands-on, teaching experience, Associate Teachers also receive ongoing professional development. These opportunities are geared toward strengthening foundational teaching practices as well as supporting individuals in their pursuit of future career opportunities. Associate Teachers may remain at Riverdale a maximum of three years and are supported in their pursuit of other opportunities beyond their time at the school.

Riverdale Country School seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the Head of the Upper School. This role is essential to the smooth operation of the Upper School Office, serving as a key liaison to faculty, students, families, and visitors, providing day-to-day administrative support, managing communications and scheduling, and coordinating major school events. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to fostering a welcoming and efficient office environment.

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.

The System Administrator is a member of our all-school technology team and reports to the Associate Director of Operational Technology. The successful candidate is ambitious, creative, self-motivated, and thrives in a collaborative and responsive environment. They are willing to pitch in to serve the overall needs of the school as necessary and find joy in learning something new to solve a challenge. There are many opportunities to interact with our colleagues and students beyond these key responsibilities and we value those who wish to immerse themselves in our community. This full-time, 12-month position is available immediately or on the school-year cycle of July 1, 2025.

Riverdale is seeking an innovative Middle and Upper School Computer Science / STEM teacher to develop and teach both introductory and advanced computer science classes. Our courses use a variety of programming languages, including block-based coding, JavaScript, Processing/p5.js, Python, and Java. In addition, the computer science teacher will assist with various extracurricular activities and programs such as Vex Robotics, Girls Who Code, Rocketry, Game Design Group, and Build a Ware. Additionally, we are looking for a candidate who intentionally uses their teaching practice to build and sustain an inclusive learning environment for all students. The candidate must meet the needs of students across a range of academic abilities and identities. Candidates with a background in teaching mathematics, science, robotics, and/or maker courses are preferred.

Riverdale’s Mathematics Department seeks an enthusiastic and collegial educator to teach Middle and Upper School Math. We hope to find a candidate comfortable teaching a variety of math courses from our Mathematics 6 (sixth-grade) curriculum through our upper level courses in Calculus and Advanced Math.

Candidates for this position must show a strong interest in engaging students within a supportive yet challenging environment. They should aim to enhance Riverdale’s math program by using problem-based learning to tackle real-world issues. Additionally, candidates should be willing to participate in community activities, such as advising groups, service opportunities, or other co-curricular activities. A proven record of collegiality, collaboration, teamwork, and organizational skills is essential, along with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.