Careers

Riverdale Country School is currently interviewing energetic and motivated Substitute Teacher candidates to work with students from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade. Candidates should enjoy working with children and should have a minimum of an Associates degree.  Substitute Teachers oversee students’ learning in core subject areas and / or special areas throughout the school day and are responsible for the health and safety of our students.

Riverdale seeks an administrative assistant to Head of Upper School and Global Studies program. In supporting the Head of Upper School, duties include coordinating logistics for school events including parents day and graduation, managing the calendar for the Head of Upper School, managing budgets, booking travel arrangements, and more. In supporting the Global Studies program, duties include facilitating meetings, publicizing upcoming trips, communicating with school partners in and outside the United States, and more.

Riverdale seeks a middle school learning specialist. The position focuses on direct work with sixth-grade students in study skills. These are students with documented learning differences and needing additional academic support. An important part of the Learning Resource Team’s mission includes working with faculty on implementing best teaching practices and effective pedagogy. You will work with a team of other learning specialists, each specializing in a particular age group, so there is collaborative help in onboarding the candidate to daily tasks and expectations.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and collegial science teacher with an interest in and aptitude for teaching Integrated Biology/Chemistry and Honors Chemistry. All candidates for Riverdale teaching positions should demonstrate an interest in engaging students in a supportive and rigorous environment and will participate in community activities, including advising groups, service opportunities, and other co-curricular activities.

The leave replacement will be 7-8 weeks, beginning April 1st, 2024.

Riverdale seeks a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to oversee and actively participate in building philanthropy to support the school’s high-challenge, 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.

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.