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.
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Middle and Upper School Academic Dean
Riverdale Country School is seeking a Middle and Upper School Academic Dean. The Middle and Upper School Academic Dean is a senior-level member of our Hill Campus leadership team, who is responsible for the growth and continued evolution of our academic program, in alignment with the strategic directions of the school. The duties of the Academic Dean include shepherding the vision for curriculum and instruction in Riverdale’s middle and upper divisions; directing and communicating programs, calendars, and schedules; and supporting department chairs and teachers in their professional growth, all with an eye to careful stewardship of resources and time. The Academic Dean participates enthusiastically in the life of the school through teaching, advising, and/or other meaningful interactions with students in the Middle and Upper Schools.
Middle and Upper School Dean of Faculty
Riverdale Country School is seeking a Middle and Upper School Dean of Faculty. The Middle and Upper School Dean of Faculty is a pivotal organizational leader, and a senior-level member of our Hill Campus leadership team, who is responsible for the recruitment, growth, and retention of the faculty body – our most important asset – in alignment with the strategic directions of the school. The duties of the Dean of faculty include setting and championing an ambitious vision for our faculty’s composition and growth, supervising the recruitment and hiring of all faculty and program teams; and guiding professional learning and growth on the Hill Campus, both individually and within and across teams. The Dean of Faculty is deeply invested in fostering a professional culture which celebrates curiosity, belonging, and excellent practice; and participates enthusiastically in the life of the school through teaching, advising, and/or other meaningful interactions with students in the Middle and Upper Schools.
Director of Alumni Engagement
Riverdale Country School is seeking a Director of Alumni Engagement. The Director of Alumni Engagement works closely with the Chief Development Officer and Executive Director of Development to develop and implement key fundraising initiatives, engage constituents, and arrange events with intention. The Director will lead a team of two in all alumni efforts, supervising the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement. Riverdale is positioned to enhance its Development efforts by expanding a team of seven to provide exceptional support to all students, instructors, and staff. The Director of Alumni Engagement will help develop a major donations strategy, coordinate regional alumni relations, craft a comprehensive reunion engagement and fundraising plan in concert with the Assistant Director, and oversee the recruitment, training, and management of volunteers.
Junior Varsity Field Hockey – Head Coach
Rivedale Country School is seeking a Junior Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach. Riverdale Athletics’ mission is to provide a meaningful athletic experience for each student-athlete, maximizing student participation, promoting sportsmanship, representing the school with integrity, and balancing the commitments of being a student-athlete. We aim to hire coaches who emulate the values of Riverdale Athletics and Riverdale Country School. Our dedicated coaches, viewed as teachers, represent the school in interscholastic activities and use effective teaching strategies, expert knowledge, and skills in planning, instruction, motivation, and discipline. Coaches must set high expectations while understanding the physical and emotional stress of competitive sports alongside academic commitments, maintaining safety standards and reporting unsafe environments. The fall season begins on August 17th and concludes by the end of October, with practices from 3:45-5:45 p.m. Monday to Friday and competitions after school during the week, with no Saturday commitments for junior varsity teams.
Responsibilities include: Plan and deliver daily practices that include sport-specific fundamental technique, strategies, rules, conditioning, and safety; Organize and supervise drills while executing and teaching sport specific techniques: Collaborate and assign tasks to assistant coach(es); Stay current with rule changes and trends in your sport; Seek professional development and collaboration with fellow coaches
Production Cook
Riverdale seeks a production cook. 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.
Lower School Administrative Assistant
Riverdale Country School is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Lower School administrative team. Administrative Assistants at Riverdale are responsible for supporting the school administration, faculty, and staff to ensure effective day-to-day operations. This role requires professional versatility, including excellent communication skills, the ability to master software platforms and applications, and a proactive mindset and work ethic. This is an ideal opportunity for a talented professional with experience as an administrative assistant who is looking to join a mission-driven organization and experience working in an elementary school setting where joy and a sense of belonging are paramount.
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 coaching, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!). 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.