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
Varsity Fencing Assistant Coach
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.
Lifeguard
Riverdale Country School seeks a lifeguard for its Middle and Upper Schools Athletics Department in the Bronx, NY. This part-time, on-site role is responsible for ensuring the safety of all patrons by preventing drownings, enforcing pool policies, and responding effectively to aquatic emergencies. The ideal candidate brings a student-centered approach, strong critical-thinking skills, and a commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive community.
Software Solutions Engineer
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.
Director of Capital Projects
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.
Groundskeeper
Riverdale Country School is seeking a dedicated and reliable Groundskeeper to maintain the beauty, safety, and functionality of our campus grounds. This position is responsible for ensuring that all outdoor spaces are clean, well-maintained, and aesthetically pleasing for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Groundskeeper will also support the Athletics Department by assisting with the maintenance and preparation of athletic fields both on and off campus.
Sous Chef
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.
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.