Careers

Riverdale Country School seeks a Varsity Fencing Assistant Coach to support a student-centered athletic program dedicated to teaching fundamental skills, sportsmanship, and personal growth for student-athletes in New York City. Operating primarily as an educator, the Assistant Coach will deliver daily practices focusing on sport-specific technique, rules, conditioning, and safety, while assisting with game strategies, scouting, and clear communication with families and school staff. Candidates must be available after school Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays for the duration of the season, which runs from November 2nd through February 27th.

Riverdale Country School seeks a Development Associate. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development and to the Chief Development Officer, this position also works collaboratively with the Directors of the Annual Fund and Alumni Relations. This is an exciting time to be joining the Riverdale Development Team. Kari Ostrem is in her fourth year as Head of School, the annual fund has grown significantly, alumni engagement opportunities are increasing, we are embarking on a campaign to increase endowment and capital projects, and Riverdale is a leader in NYC independent schools. The Associate will have the opportunity to work on an array of projects, including major gift cultivation, prospect research, and special events. This is an excellent opportunity to launch a successful career in development while learning in a robust and growing shop. 

Riverdale’s Technology department seeks a Software Solutions Engineer. The Software Solutions Engineer is a member of our all-school technology team and reports to the Chief Information and Technology Officer. The successful candidate is a curious and creative problem-solver who values continuous learning and collaborative work, and thrives in a responsive environment that highly values and utilizes AI in solutions engineering and operates on a Google Cloud-centric platform. 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, in-person position operates on a 12-month schedule (not a fixed-term contract) and is available immediately. We provide intentional onboarding and mentorship to ensure all new team members feel fully supported in learning our systems and culture.

Riverdale Country School is seeking an experienced Director of Capital Projects to lead and manage major capital initiatives at Riverdale Country School, including a new science facility with a $50 million budget, a future performing arts facility, other school capital projects, and master planning for the Hill and River Campuses. The Director will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with the school’s goals, design standards, and operational needs. The ideal candidate has significant capital project experience, strong organizational and communication skills, technical construction knowledge, and the ability to effectively manage relationships with senior leadership, board members, consultants, vendors, and contractors.

Riverdale’s Middle and Upper School Science Department seeks a visionary, practicing scientist to serve as the Science Research Curriculum Integration Specialist. This is a newly created leadership role designed for a Ph.D.-level researcher who is passionate about translating professional scientific inquiry into the secondary school learning experience.

The Integration Specialist will support the Director of Science Research and the Science Department Chair to integrate research skills throughout the Grade 6-12 science curriculum, working to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world discovery through a cohesive progression of skills, concepts, and content acquisition. The Integration Specialist will assist in developing a Science curriculum that prepares students to critically evaluate scientific claims encountered in media, civic, and personal contexts, while cultivating transferable inquiry skills such as asking productive questions, interpreting ambiguous information, and revising thinking in response to new evidence.

Riverdale Country School seeks a Sous Chef to support the culinary department. 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.