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Careers page of Riverdale’s website.
Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School
Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Grants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.
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At Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color.
We seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.
Position Overview
Riverdale’s Middle and Upper School Science Department seeks a visionary, practicing scientist to serve as the Coordinator of Science Research Integration. 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 experience.
The Coordinator 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 Coordinator 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’s Commitment to Science Research
For over 25 years, Riverdale’s Lisman Laboratories Science Research Program has redefined what is possible in secondary science education by placing high school students at the center of authentic, college-level research. Through faculty mentorship and deep, sustained collaborations with university laboratories and professional scientists, students design experiments, generate and analyze large genomic datasets, apply for external research funding, and publish peer-reviewed articles. This innovative model bridges high school education and experiential, place-based learning with meaningful scientific research, cultivating a culture where ingenuity, collaboration, and the creation of new knowledge drive both teaching and learning. The Coordinator of Science Research Integration will extend the model created by Lisman Laboratories to ensure that every student engages with scientific inquiry at each stage of their academic progression.
The Ideal Candidate
You are a scientist who finds as much joy in a student’s \"lightbulb moment\" as you do in a published paper. You are capable of looking at a traditional syllabus and seeing hidden opportunities for discovery. You possess the disposition, empathy, and desire to mentor novice learners, and the interpersonal skills to collaborate productively with a large and diverse faculty.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
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At Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color.
We seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.
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Riverdale’s Middle and Upper School Science Department seeks a visionary, practicing scientist to serve as the Coordinator of Science Research Integration. 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 experience.
The Coordinator 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 Coordinator 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’s Commitment to Science Research
For over 25 years, Riverdale’s Lisman Laboratories Science Research Program has redefined what is possible in secondary science education by placing high school students at the center of authentic, college-level research. Through faculty mentorship and deep, sustained collaborations with university laboratories and professional scientists, students design experiments, generate and analyze large genomic datasets, apply for external research funding, and publish peer-reviewed articles. This innovative model bridges high school education and experiential, place-based learning with meaningful scientific research, cultivating a culture where ingenuity, collaboration, and the creation of new knowledge drive both teaching and learning. The Coordinator of Science Research Integration will extend the model created by Lisman Laboratories to ensure that every student engages with scientific inquiry at each stage of their academic progression.
The Ideal Candidate
You are a scientist who finds as much joy in a student’s \"lightbulb moment\" as you do in a published paper. You are capable of looking at a traditional syllabus and seeing hidden opportunities for discovery. You possess the disposition, empathy, and desire to mentor novice learners, and the interpersonal skills to collaborate productively with a large and diverse faculty.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
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The Coordinator 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.\n\nRiverdale’s Commitment to Science Research\n\nFor over 25 years, Riverdale’s Lisman Laboratories Science Research Program has redefined what is possible in secondary science education by placing high school students at the center of authentic, college-level research. Through faculty mentorship and deep, sustained collaborations with university laboratories and professional scientists, students design experiments, generate and analyze large genomic datasets, apply for external research funding, and publish peer-reviewed articles. This innovative model bridges high school education and experiential, place-based learning with meaningful scientific research, cultivating a culture where ingenuity, collaboration, and the creation of new knowledge drive both teaching and learning. The Coordinator of Science Research Integration will extend the model created by Lisman Laboratories to ensure that every student engages with scientific inquiry at each stage of their academic progression. \n\nThe Ideal Candidate\n\nYou are a scientist who finds as much joy in a student’s \"lightbulb moment\" as you do in a published paper. You are capable of looking at a traditional syllabus and seeing hidden opportunities for discovery. You possess the disposition, empathy, and desire to mentor novice learners, and the interpersonal skills to collaborate productively with a large and diverse faculty.\n\n\n\nKey Responsibilities & Requirements\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/riverdale/b96161e7-1c56-4839-92ff-d3509908855c","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/riverdale/b96161e7-1c56-4839-92ff-d3509908855c/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"To apply for this position, please click on the red “Apply for this Job” button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. If there are pronouns we should use in potential future communications, we invite you to share that information with us. For information about this position and all open positions, please visit the Careers page of Riverdale’s website. \n\nBenefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School\n\nWorking at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including: \n\nTransportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.\n\nProfessional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.\n\nGrants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).\n\nSabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment. \n\nHealth Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses. \n\nRetirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account. \n\nVacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar. \n","additional":"To apply for this position, please click on the red “Apply for this Job” button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. If there are pronouns we should use in potential future communications, we invite you to share that information with us. For information about this position and all open positions, please visit the
Careers page of Riverdale’s website.
Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School
Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Grants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.
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At Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color.
We seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.
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At Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color.
We seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.
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For information about this position and all open positions, please visit the Careers page of Riverdale’s website.\n \nBenefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School\n \nWorking at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including: \n \nTransportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.\n \nProfessional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.\n \nGrants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).\n \nSabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment. \n\n\nTo apply for this position, please click on the red “Apply for this Job” button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. If there are pronouns we should use in potential future communications, we invite you to share that information with us. For information about this position and all open positions, please visit the Careers page of Riverdale’s website. \n\nBenefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School\n\nWorking at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including: \n\nTransportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. 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In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses. \n\nRetirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account. \n\nVacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar. \n","additional":"To apply for this position, please click on the red “Apply for this Job” button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. If there are pronouns we should use in potential future communications, we invite you to share that information with us. For information about this position and all open positions, please visit the Careers page of Riverdale’s website. \n
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\nWorking at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:
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\nTransportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
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\nProfessional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
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\nGrants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
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\nSabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
To apply for this position, please click on the red “Apply for this Job” button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. If there are pronouns we should use in potential future communications, we invite you to share that information with us. For information about this position and all open positions, please visit the
Careers page of Riverdale’s website.
Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School
Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Grants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.
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\nThe primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring in the aquatic facilities. Candidates must be able to ensure the safety of patrons by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors. This person will need to be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing effective critical thinking and decision-making skills and possess the ability to work with diverse populations. Lifeguards must be able to enforce pool policies and be able to communicate effectively why policies are in place.
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Careers page of Riverdale’s website.
Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School
Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Grants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.
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At Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color.
We seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
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.
Required Qualifications:
Faculty members are expected to engage in all aspects of work with an open mind, a positive disposition, and a commitment to collaboration. Additionally, Riverdale seeks candidates who are dedicated to supporting a diverse and inclusive community. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required for the position. Preference is given to those who have experience working with younger learners and have completed coursework in a related field of study.
Compensation Range
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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.
Required Qualifications:
Faculty members are expected to engage in all aspects of work with an open mind, a positive disposition, and a commitment to collaboration. Additionally, Riverdale seeks candidates who are dedicated to supporting a diverse and inclusive community. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required for the position. Preference is given to those who have experience working with younger learners and have completed coursework in a related field of study.
Compensation Range
The salary range for this position is based on our Associate Teacher salary scale. Associate Teachers are placed on the scale based on years of teaching experience.
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Careers page of Riverdale’s website.
Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School
Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Grants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.
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At Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color.
We seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
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 and play an important role in the experience of our students and colleagues.
In Spanish, Associate Teachers are predominantly involved in supporting students through small group instruction. In doing so, they provide additional support to help students access the target language and also differentiate instruction based on the level of Spanish language development of students. On occasion, they also have the opportunity to lead full-group lessons as well. As full-time faculty members, Associate Teachers are also members of the Spanish team and engage in frequent collaboration related to planning, instruction, and assessment directly connected to student learning.
In addition to the intensive and 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.
Required Qualifications:
Faculty members are expected to engage in all aspects of work with an open mind, a positive disposition, and a commitment to collaboration. Additionally, Riverdale seeks candidates who are dedicated to supporting a diverse and inclusive community. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required for the position. Preference is given to those who have experience working with younger learners and have completed coursework in a related field of study.
Compensation Range:
The salary range for this position is based on our Associate Teacher salary scale. Associate Teachers are placed on the scale based on years of teaching experience.
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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 and play an important role in the experience of our students and colleagues.
In Spanish, Associate Teachers are predominantly involved in supporting students through small group instruction. In doing so, they provide additional support to help students access the target language and also differentiate instruction based on the level of Spanish language development of students. On occasion, they also have the opportunity to lead full-group lessons as well. As full-time faculty members, Associate Teachers are also members of the Spanish team and engage in frequent collaboration related to planning, instruction, and assessment directly connected to student learning.
In addition to the intensive and 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.
Required Qualifications:
Faculty members are expected to engage in all aspects of work with an open mind, a positive disposition, and a commitment to collaboration. Additionally, Riverdale seeks candidates who are dedicated to supporting a diverse and inclusive community. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required for the position. Preference is given to those who have experience working with younger learners and have completed coursework in a related field of study.
Compensation Range:
The salary range for this position is based on our Associate Teacher salary scale. Associate Teachers are placed on the scale based on years of teaching experience.
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Careers page of Riverdale’s website.
Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School
Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Grants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.
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We seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.
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Applicants for substitute teaching should submit a cover letter of interest and a resume including current contact information. Qualified applicants for substitute teaching will be invited to set up a phone interview.
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Careers page of Riverdale’s website.
Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School
Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Grants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.
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This holistic approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact on the world.\n\nAt Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color. \n\nWe seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.\n\n\nJob Summary:\nThe 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.\n \nGeneral Food Service Employee Expectations:\nComply with all state food handling laws. Comply with state and federal regulations. Comply with the school’s policies and building procedures. Follow the health, safety, and emergency procedures of the department. Work as a team member and assist co-workers with varying levels of food preparation and service. Willingness to flex or extend work schedule to assist the needs of the school’s event schedule. Demonstrate professionalism through conduct, punctuality, and minimal absences. Promote and practice professional growth and development. Demonstrates good judgment, discretion, and strict confidentiality regarding student and personnel information. Establish and maintain positive working relations with building staff, administrators, students, and parents. Work cooperatively and communicate successfully with building staff, administrators, students, and parents. Demonstrate a commitment to the educational success of Riverdale Country School Community.\n \nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nKnowledge of various cuisines and cultural foods with an emphasis on sustainable sourcing. Communicate with team and management. Attend in-service training. Responsible for preparing and executing meals and understanding the timing of food production. Responsible for expediting and maintaining the amount of food produced based on forecasted demand during service times. Ability to cook and prepare food according to production guidelines and recipes. Knowledge of various food products from a variety of cultures and ethnicities, identification, and acceptable level of food quality. Must know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to ensure food is prepared in the prescribed manner. Evaluate food quality and preparedness by tasting everything. Ensure food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards set up/breaks down the kitchen. Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the kitchen, including floors, counters, walls, etc.. Maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary workstation, equipment, and utensils. Ability to safely operate all kitchen equipment (choppers, slicers, ovens, steamers, a variety of knives, etc.). Assist Chef in maintaining production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.). Communicate with management regarding food product that needs to be ordered for upcoming productionReport safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately additional job functions able to provide outstanding customer service and get along with coworkers, the Riverdale community, and the management team. Ability to communicate to our guests the important information pertaining to allergens and food knowledge (culture, ethnicity, procurement).Responsible for receiving deliveries and proper storage of all items.Knowledge of diet-restricted meal components, preparation, production, and service. Perform other related duties as assigned.\n \nTypes of Machines, Tools, and Specific Equipment Used:\nBasic knowledge of cooking utensils and equipment, but not limited to: pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances, brazier, steam kettles.\n \nPhysical Demands:\nAbility to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies. Ability to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 40 pounds.\n \nWork Environment:\nOccasional environment exposures to cold, heat, and water.\n \nLanguage Skills: \nAbility to read, interpret, and follow directions in the English Language. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students and community members.\n \nReasoning Skills:\nAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.\n \nCertificates, Licenses, Registration:\nServSafe Certification- Preferred. NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate- Willing to maintain a current certification.\n \nPrimary Working Relationships:\nExecutive Sous Chef, Assistant Director of Food ServiceStudents, Faculty and Staff\n \nTerm of Employment:\nMonday-Friday 6:30 am - 2:30 pm - some evenings and weekends required, subject to change with notice. 10-month full-time position, side work possible, when available during summer months.\n \n \nEducation and/Or Experience:\n3-5 years experience in a professional kitchen environment.Proficient with a French knife and commercial cooking equipment. High School Diploma.\n","description":"Riverdale Country School, a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent all-gender school in New York City, is dedicated to inspiring students to live meaningful and purpose-driven lives. The school achieves this by fostering a culture of academic excellence, critical thinking, and curiosity, supported by a diverse and inclusive community. Riverdale emphasizes both high challenge and high support in its approach to education, encouraging students to engage deeply in interdisciplinary learning, research, and experiential education, both inside and outside the classroom and beyond our campuses. This holistic approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact on the world.
At Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color.
We seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.
Job Summary:
\nThe 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.
\n
\nGeneral Food Service Employee Expectations:
\nComply with all state food handling laws. Comply with state and federal regulations. Comply with the school’s policies and building procedures. Follow the health, safety, and emergency procedures of the department. Work as a team member and assist co-workers with varying levels of food preparation and service. Willingness to flex or extend work schedule to assist the needs of the school’s event schedule. Demonstrate professionalism through conduct, punctuality, and minimal absences. Promote and practice professional growth and development. Demonstrates good judgment, discretion, and strict confidentiality regarding student and personnel information. Establish and maintain positive working relations with building staff, administrators, students, and parents. Work cooperatively and communicate successfully with building staff, administrators, students, and parents. Demonstrate a commitment to the educational success of Riverdale Country School Community.
\n
\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
\nKnowledge of various cuisines and cultural foods with an emphasis on sustainable sourcing. Communicate with team and management. Attend in-service training. Responsible for preparing and executing meals and understanding the timing of food production. Responsible for expediting and maintaining the amount of food produced based on forecasted demand during service times. Ability to cook and prepare food according to production guidelines and recipes. Knowledge of various food products from a variety of cultures and ethnicities, identification, and acceptable level of food quality. Must know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to ensure food is prepared in the prescribed manner. Evaluate food quality and preparedness by tasting everything. Ensure food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards set up/breaks down the kitchen. Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the kitchen, including floors, counters, walls, etc.. Maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary workstation, equipment, and utensils. Ability to safely operate all kitchen equipment (choppers, slicers, ovens, steamers, a variety of knives, etc.). Assist Chef in maintaining production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.). Communicate with management regarding food product that needs to be ordered for upcoming productionReport safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately additional job functions able to provide outstanding customer service and get along with coworkers, the Riverdale community, and the management team. Ability to communicate to our guests the important information pertaining to allergens and food knowledge (culture, ethnicity, procurement).Responsible for receiving deliveries and proper storage of all items.Knowledge of diet-restricted meal components, preparation, production, and service. Perform other related duties as assigned.
\n
\nTypes of Machines, Tools, and Specific Equipment Used:
\nBasic knowledge of cooking utensils and equipment, but not limited to: pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances, brazier, steam kettles.
\n
\nPhysical Demands:
\nAbility to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies. Ability to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 40 pounds.
\n
\nWork Environment:
\nOccasional environment exposures to cold, heat, and water.
\n
\nLanguage Skills:
\nAbility to read, interpret, and follow directions in the English Language. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students and community members.
\n
\nReasoning Skills:
\nAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
\n
\nCertificates, Licenses, Registration:
\nServSafe Certification- Preferred. NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate- Willing to maintain a current certification.
\n
\nPrimary Working Relationships:
\nExecutive Sous Chef, Assistant Director of Food ServiceStudents, Faculty and Staff
\n
\nTerm of Employment:
\nMonday-Friday 6:30 am - 2:30 pm - some evenings and weekends required, subject to change with notice. 10-month full-time position, side work possible, when available during summer months.
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\n
\nEducation and/Or Experience:
\n3-5 years experience in a professional kitchen environment.Proficient with a French knife and commercial cooking equipment. High School Diploma.
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At Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color.
We seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.
","openingPlain":"Riverdale Country School, a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent all-gender school in New York City, is dedicated to inspiring students to live meaningful and purpose-driven lives. The school achieves this by fostering a culture of academic excellence, critical thinking, and curiosity, supported by a diverse and inclusive community. Riverdale emphasizes both high challenge and high support in its approach to education, encouraging students to engage deeply in interdisciplinary learning, research, and experiential education, both inside and outside the classroom and beyond our campuses. This holistic approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact on the world.\n\nAt Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color. \n\nWe seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.\n","descriptionBody":"Job Summary:
\nThe 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.
\n
\nGeneral Food Service Employee Expectations:
\nComply with all state food handling laws. Comply with state and federal regulations. Comply with the school’s policies and building procedures. Follow the health, safety, and emergency procedures of the department. Work as a team member and assist co-workers with varying levels of food preparation and service. Willingness to flex or extend work schedule to assist the needs of the school’s event schedule. Demonstrate professionalism through conduct, punctuality, and minimal absences. Promote and practice professional growth and development. Demonstrates good judgment, discretion, and strict confidentiality regarding student and personnel information. Establish and maintain positive working relations with building staff, administrators, students, and parents. Work cooperatively and communicate successfully with building staff, administrators, students, and parents. Demonstrate a commitment to the educational success of Riverdale Country School Community.
\n
\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
\nKnowledge of various cuisines and cultural foods with an emphasis on sustainable sourcing. Communicate with team and management. Attend in-service training. Responsible for preparing and executing meals and understanding the timing of food production. Responsible for expediting and maintaining the amount of food produced based on forecasted demand during service times. Ability to cook and prepare food according to production guidelines and recipes. Knowledge of various food products from a variety of cultures and ethnicities, identification, and acceptable level of food quality. Must know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to ensure food is prepared in the prescribed manner. Evaluate food quality and preparedness by tasting everything. Ensure food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards set up/breaks down the kitchen. Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the kitchen, including floors, counters, walls, etc.. Maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary workstation, equipment, and utensils. Ability to safely operate all kitchen equipment (choppers, slicers, ovens, steamers, a variety of knives, etc.). Assist Chef in maintaining production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.). Communicate with management regarding food product that needs to be ordered for upcoming productionReport safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately additional job functions able to provide outstanding customer service and get along with coworkers, the Riverdale community, and the management team. Ability to communicate to our guests the important information pertaining to allergens and food knowledge (culture, ethnicity, procurement).Responsible for receiving deliveries and proper storage of all items.Knowledge of diet-restricted meal components, preparation, production, and service. Perform other related duties as assigned.
\n
\nTypes of Machines, Tools, and Specific Equipment Used:
\nBasic knowledge of cooking utensils and equipment, but not limited to: pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances, brazier, steam kettles.
\n
\nPhysical Demands:
\nAbility to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies. Ability to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 40 pounds.
\n
\nWork Environment:
\nOccasional environment exposures to cold, heat, and water.
\n
\nLanguage Skills:
\nAbility to read, interpret, and follow directions in the English Language. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students and community members.
\n
\nReasoning Skills:
\nAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
\n
\nCertificates, Licenses, Registration:
\nServSafe Certification- Preferred. NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate- Willing to maintain a current certification.
\n
\nPrimary Working Relationships:
\nExecutive Sous Chef, Assistant Director of Food ServiceStudents, Faculty and Staff
\n
\nTerm of Employment:
\nMonday-Friday 6:30 am - 2:30 pm - some evenings and weekends required, subject to change with notice. 10-month full-time position, side work possible, when available during summer months.
\n
\n
\nEducation and/Or Experience:
\n3-5 years experience in a professional kitchen environment.Proficient with a French knife and commercial cooking equipment. High School Diploma.
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Promote and practice professional growth and development. Demonstrates good judgment, discretion, and strict confidentiality regarding student and personnel information. Establish and maintain positive working relations with building staff, administrators, students, and parents. Work cooperatively and communicate successfully with building staff, administrators, students, and parents. Demonstrate a commitment to the educational success of Riverdale Country School Community.\n \nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nKnowledge of various cuisines and cultural foods with an emphasis on sustainable sourcing. Communicate with team and management. Attend in-service training. Responsible for preparing and executing meals and understanding the timing of food production. Responsible for expediting and maintaining the amount of food produced based on forecasted demand during service times. Ability to cook and prepare food according to production guidelines and recipes. Knowledge of various food products from a variety of cultures and ethnicities, identification, and acceptable level of food quality. Must know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to ensure food is prepared in the prescribed manner. Evaluate food quality and preparedness by tasting everything. Ensure food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards set up/breaks down the kitchen. Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the kitchen, including floors, counters, walls, etc.. Maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary workstation, equipment, and utensils. Ability to safely operate all kitchen equipment (choppers, slicers, ovens, steamers, a variety of knives, etc.). Assist Chef in maintaining production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.). Communicate with management regarding food product that needs to be ordered for upcoming productionReport safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately additional job functions able to provide outstanding customer service and get along with coworkers, the Riverdale community, and the management team. Ability to communicate to our guests the important information pertaining to allergens and food knowledge (culture, ethnicity, procurement).Responsible for receiving deliveries and proper storage of all items.Knowledge of diet-restricted meal components, preparation, production, and service. Perform other related duties as assigned.\n \nTypes of Machines, Tools, and Specific Equipment Used:\nBasic knowledge of cooking utensils and equipment, but not limited to: pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances, brazier, steam kettles.\n \nPhysical Demands:\nAbility to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies. Ability to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 40 pounds.\n \nWork Environment:\nOccasional environment exposures to cold, heat, and water.\n \nLanguage Skills: \nAbility to read, interpret, and follow directions in the English Language. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students and community members.\n \nReasoning Skills:\nAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.\n \nCertificates, Licenses, Registration:\nServSafe Certification- Preferred. NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate- Willing to maintain a current certification.\n \nPrimary Working Relationships:\nExecutive Sous Chef, Assistant Director of Food ServiceStudents, Faculty and Staff\n \nTerm of Employment:\nMonday-Friday 6:30 am - 2:30 pm - some evenings and weekends required, subject to change with notice. 10-month full-time position, side work possible, when available during summer months.\n \n \nEducation and/Or Experience:\n3-5 years experience in a professional kitchen environment.Proficient with a French knife and commercial cooking equipment. High School Diploma.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/riverdale/bcb3a061-6d33-42fe-9aeb-f9371cf3cff1","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/riverdale/bcb3a061-6d33-42fe-9aeb-f9371cf3cff1/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"To apply for this position, please click on the red “Apply for this Job” button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. If there are pronouns we should use in potential future communications, we invite you to share that information with us. For information about this position and all open positions, please visit the Careers page of Riverdale’s website. \n\nBenefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School\n\nWorking at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including: \n\nTransportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.\n\nProfessional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.\n\nGrants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).\n\nSabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment. \n\nHealth Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses. \n\nRetirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account. \n\nVacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar. \n","additional":"To apply for this position, please click on the red “Apply for this Job” button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. If there are pronouns we should use in potential future communications, we invite you to share that information with us. For information about this position and all open positions, please visit the
Careers page of Riverdale’s website.
Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School
Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Grants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.
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This holistic approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact on the world.\n\nAt Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color. \n\nWe seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.\n\n\nRiverdale Country School is a Pre-K through grade 12 independent school in New York City committed to empowering lifelong learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community in order to change our world for the good. Riverdale seeks to reflect that belonging is the foundational core of community building in how we work collaboratively and support the school’s mission and empowers all community members to thrive in mind, character, and community. Riverdale enrolls about 1,300 students who collectively reside in 117 different zip codes.\nWe seek to employ people who engage in all aspects of work with a student-centered approach, an open mind, passion, and a willingness to support the greater community.\n \nThis 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.\n \nPrincipal Qualifications:\nMinimum of five years large volume cooking experience along with two years experience managing a team in a food service environment.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills.\nAbility to work in a team environment and demonstrate excellent customer service.\nMust have the ability to lead and support the kitchen staff.\nMust be able to understand verbal and written instructions.\nHolds a valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate.\nMust be knowledgeable and able to manage and comply with Health Department and other governmental agency regulations.\nMust have extensive knowledge of food preparation and production for volume restaurant and banquet facility.\nIndividual is responsible for achieving on site certifications provided by employer\nRequired Skill Sets:\nKnowledge of various cuisines and cultural foods with emphasis on sustainable sourcing.\nFollowing and supporting standards set in place for the kitchen and ensure the team is able to follow.\nAttend training sessions, on site and off site.\nResponsible for overseeing preparation and execution of daily menus, ensuring production of desired quality and necessary quantity of food.\nCreate daily individual work plans for team members for each shift.\nWork with team to ensure menu items are displayed in a proper manner.\nWork with front of house team to ensure an excellent level of customer service at all times.\nProvide additional training and mentorship as needed ny the culinary team.\nCommunicate with the management team to maintain the level of food quality that is expected.\nLiaison between culinary team and management.\nCommunicate any issues to the team which could affect the service before each meal period; menu changes, allergens, ingredients changes, etc...\nKnowledge of food product, identification, and acceptable level of food quality.\nMust know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to ensure food is prepared in a prescribed manner.\nEvaluate food quality and preparedness by tasting everything.\nEnsure food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards.\nSets up/Breaks down kitchen.\nMaintains a clean, safe and sanitary work station, equipment, and utensils.\nMaintain production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.)\nMaintain established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.)\nCommunicate with management regarding food product that needs to be ordered for upcoming production.\nReport safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately additional job functions.\nCompletion of additional tasks requested by a management team.\nResponsible for receiving deliveries and proper storage of all items.\nAssist the Director of Food Services and Assistant Director of Food Services in any area as needed.\nRequirements:\nDegree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or equivalent experience preferred.\nA minimum of 2-4 years progressive culinary management experience.\nStrong leadership and coaching skills and the ability to train others.\nNYC Food Handlers certification, ServSafe certification and Allertrain certification.\nWork Environment\nThe work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors. Ability to lift, move and/or transport up to 40 pounds is required.\n \nWork Hours - (some days may vary) Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm some evenings & weekends required.Salary or Hourly rate:\n \n \n \n","description":"Riverdale Country School, a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent all-gender school in New York City, is dedicated to inspiring students to live meaningful and purpose-driven lives. The school achieves this by fostering a culture of academic excellence, critical thinking, and curiosity, supported by a diverse and inclusive community. Riverdale emphasizes both high challenge and high support in its approach to education, encouraging students to engage deeply in interdisciplinary learning, research, and experiential education, both inside and outside the classroom and beyond our campuses. This holistic approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact on the world.
At Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color.
We seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.
Riverdale Country School is a Pre-K through grade 12 independent school in New York City committed to empowering lifelong learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community in order to change our world for the good. Riverdale seeks to reflect that belonging is the foundational core of community building in how we work collaboratively and support the school’s mission and empowers all community members to thrive in mind, character, and community. Riverdale enrolls about 1,300 students who collectively reside in 117 different zip codes.
\nWe seek to employ people who engage in all aspects of work with a student-centered approach, an open mind, passion, and a willingness to support the greater community.
\n
\nThis 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.
\n
\n\n
Principal Qualifications:
\n
\n- Minimum of five years large volume cooking experience along with two years experience managing a team in a food service environment.
\n- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
\n- Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate excellent customer service.
\n- Must have the ability to lead and support the kitchen staff.
\n- Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions.
\n- Holds a valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate.
\n- Must be knowledgeable and able to manage and comply with Health Department and other governmental agency regulations.
\n- Must have extensive knowledge of food preparation and production for volume restaurant and banquet facility.
\n- Individual is responsible for achieving on site certifications provided by employer
\n
\n
Required Skill Sets:
\n
\n- Knowledge of various cuisines and cultural foods with emphasis on sustainable sourcing.
\n- Following and supporting standards set in place for the kitchen and ensure the team is able to follow.
\n- Attend training sessions, on site and off site.
\n- Responsible for overseeing preparation and execution of daily menus, ensuring production of desired quality and necessary quantity of food.
\n- Create daily individual work plans for team members for each shift.
\n- Work with team to ensure menu items are displayed in a proper manner.
\n- Work with front of house team to ensure an excellent level of customer service at all times.
\n- Provide additional training and mentorship as needed ny the culinary team.
\n- Communicate with the management team to maintain the level of food quality that is expected.
\n- Liaison between culinary team and management.
\n- Communicate any issues to the team which could affect the service before each meal period; menu changes, allergens, ingredients changes, etc...
\n- Knowledge of food product, identification, and acceptable level of food quality.
\n- Must know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to ensure food is prepared in a prescribed manner.
\n- Evaluate food quality and preparedness by tasting everything.
\n- Ensure food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards.
\n- Sets up/Breaks down kitchen.
\n- Maintains a clean, safe and sanitary work station, equipment, and utensils.
\n- Maintain production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.)
\n- Maintain established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.)
\n- Communicate with management regarding food product that needs to be ordered for upcoming production.
\n- Report safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately additional job functions.
\n- Completion of additional tasks requested by a management team.
\n- Responsible for receiving deliveries and proper storage of all items.
\n- Assist the Director of Food Services and Assistant Director of Food Services in any area as needed.
\n
\n
Requirements:
\n
\n- Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or equivalent experience preferred.
\n- A minimum of 2-4 years progressive culinary management experience.
\n- Strong leadership and coaching skills and the ability to train others.
\n- NYC Food Handlers certification, ServSafe certification and Allertrain certification.
\n
\n
Work Environment
\n
The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors. Ability to lift, move and/or transport up to 40 pounds is required.
\n
\n
Work Hours - (some days may vary) Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm some evenings & weekends required.Salary or Hourly rate:
\n
\n
\n
\n
Riverdale Country School, a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent all-gender school in New York City, is dedicated to inspiring students to live meaningful and purpose-driven lives. The school achieves this by fostering a culture of academic excellence, critical thinking, and curiosity, supported by a diverse and inclusive community. Riverdale emphasizes both high challenge and high support in its approach to education, encouraging students to engage deeply in interdisciplinary learning, research, and experiential education, both inside and outside the classroom and beyond our campuses. This holistic approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact on the world.
At Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color.
We seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.
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\nWe seek to employ people who engage in all aspects of work with a student-centered approach, an open mind, passion, and a willingness to support the greater community.
\n
\nThis 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.
\n
\n\n
Principal Qualifications:
\n
\n- Minimum of five years large volume cooking experience along with two years experience managing a team in a food service environment.
\n- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
\n- Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate excellent customer service.
\n- Must have the ability to lead and support the kitchen staff.
\n- Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions.
\n- Holds a valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate.
\n- Must be knowledgeable and able to manage and comply with Health Department and other governmental agency regulations.
\n- Must have extensive knowledge of food preparation and production for volume restaurant and banquet facility.
\n- Individual is responsible for achieving on site certifications provided by employer
\n
\n
Required Skill Sets:
\n
\n- Knowledge of various cuisines and cultural foods with emphasis on sustainable sourcing.
\n- Following and supporting standards set in place for the kitchen and ensure the team is able to follow.
\n- Attend training sessions, on site and off site.
\n- Responsible for overseeing preparation and execution of daily menus, ensuring production of desired quality and necessary quantity of food.
\n- Create daily individual work plans for team members for each shift.
\n- Work with team to ensure menu items are displayed in a proper manner.
\n- Work with front of house team to ensure an excellent level of customer service at all times.
\n- Provide additional training and mentorship as needed ny the culinary team.
\n- Communicate with the management team to maintain the level of food quality that is expected.
\n- Liaison between culinary team and management.
\n- Communicate any issues to the team which could affect the service before each meal period; menu changes, allergens, ingredients changes, etc...
\n- Knowledge of food product, identification, and acceptable level of food quality.
\n- Must know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to ensure food is prepared in a prescribed manner.
\n- Evaluate food quality and preparedness by tasting everything.
\n- Ensure food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follows all food safety standards.
\n- Sets up/Breaks down kitchen.
\n- Maintains a clean, safe and sanitary work station, equipment, and utensils.
\n- Maintain production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.)
\n- Maintain established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.)
\n- Communicate with management regarding food product that needs to be ordered for upcoming production.
\n- Report safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately additional job functions.
\n- Completion of additional tasks requested by a management team.
\n- Responsible for receiving deliveries and proper storage of all items.
\n- Assist the Director of Food Services and Assistant Director of Food Services in any area as needed.
\n
\n
Requirements:
\n
\n- Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or equivalent experience preferred.
\n- A minimum of 2-4 years progressive culinary management experience.
\n- Strong leadership and coaching skills and the ability to train others.
\n- NYC Food Handlers certification, ServSafe certification and Allertrain certification.
\n
\n
Work Environment
\n
The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors. Ability to lift, move and/or transport up to 40 pounds is required.
\n
\n
Work Hours - (some days may vary) Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm some evenings & weekends required.Salary or Hourly rate:
\n
\n
\n
\n
To apply for this position, please click on the red “Apply for this Job” button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. If there are pronouns we should use in potential future communications, we invite you to share that information with us. For information about this position and all open positions, please visit the
Careers page of Riverdale’s website.
Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School
Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Grants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.
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At Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color.
We seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.
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Position Overview:
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Riverdale Country School seeks a part-time (2-3 classes) Music Production and Technology teacher to serve as a leave replacement from December 2026 through June 2027. The ideal candidate demonstrates passion and ability in fostering musical growth in young people, and an appreciation for the art of recording music. The instructor will offer exercises and clinics, assist in compositional choices, and collaborate closely with students to elevate our Upper School Music Production program.
\n
\n
Our website offers an overview of our Upper School Music curriculum. All full-time teachers participate in the life of the school community through advising, leading activities, service learning, and/or other co-curriculars. Riverdale is an inclusive community dedicated to creating a sense of belonging for all students and staff. Our hiring practices reflect this commitment, and we seek candidates eager to expand this work in the classroom, in the curriculum, and in the pedagogical principles of the department.
\n
\n
Please include a cover letter with your application, addressing your philosophy and priorities as a Music educator.
\n
\n\n
\nTeach the foundational elements of music production, such as integrating pre-recorded loops, MIDI sounds, and live recordings with proper microphone placement. This includes familiarity with a range of DAWs, including GarageBand, Logic, Ableton Live and FL Studio.
\n\n\n\n
\nEstablish and maintain class expectations for a respectful and positive learning environment. Engage with students with empathy and professionalism.
\n\n\n\n
\nCommunicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty regarding student progress.
\n\n
\nProvide timely, constructive feedback and grades, including narrative reports
\n\n
\nParticipate in department, faculty, and other school meetings.
\n\n
\nCollaborate with colleagues across departments on interdisciplinary projects, school events, curriculum development, and co-curricular opportunities as available.
\n\n\n
\n\n
\nBachelor’s degree in Music; a Master’s degree is preferred.
\n\n
\nExperience working as a recording musician or producer in a professional recording studio.
\n\n
\nClassroom or mentoring experience with adolescents.
\n\n\n\n
\nEffective classroom management skills and commitment to cultivating a focused, respectful, and productive learning environment.
\n\n
\nBasic knowledge of different types of microphones, recording techniques, interfaces, DAWs, as well as signal processing effects.
\n\n\n\n
\nStrong musicianship skills, and a thorough understanding of music theory and compositional practices.
\n\n
\nExcellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
\n\n
\nStrong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
\n\n
\nDemonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching practices.
\n\n
\nDemonstrated collegiality, collaboration, teamwork, and organization.
\n\n
\nGrowth-oriented mindset and commitment to ongoing professional learning.
\n\n\n
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\n
Riverdale Country School seeks a part-time (2-3 classes) Music Production and Technology teacher to serve as a leave replacement from December 2026 through June 2027. The ideal candidate demonstrates passion and ability in fostering musical growth in young people, and an appreciation for the art of recording music. The instructor will offer exercises and clinics, assist in compositional choices, and collaborate closely with students to elevate our Upper School Music Production program.
\n
\n
Our website offers an overview of our Upper School Music curriculum. All full-time teachers participate in the life of the school community through advising, leading activities, service learning, and/or other co-curriculars. Riverdale is an inclusive community dedicated to creating a sense of belonging for all students and staff. Our hiring practices reflect this commitment, and we seek candidates eager to expand this work in the classroom, in the curriculum, and in the pedagogical principles of the department.
\n
\n
Please include a cover letter with your application, addressing your philosophy and priorities as a Music educator.
\n
To apply for this position, please click on the red “Apply for this Job” button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. If there are pronouns we should use in potential future communications, we invite you to share that information with us. For information about this position and all open positions, please visit the
Careers page of Riverdale’s website.
Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School
Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Grants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.
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Riverdale Athletics’ mission is to provide a meaningful athletic experience for each student-athlete, while maximizing student participation, promoting sportsmanship, representing the school with integrity, and understanding the importance of balancing the commitments of being a student-athlete. We aim to hire coaches who emulate the values of both Riverdale Athletics and Riverdale Country School.
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Our group of coaches are dedicated to their given sport, student-athletes, and team. Coaches are public-facing representatives of the school and interscholastic athletic activities. Coaches should be viewed first as teachers who utilize effective teaching strategies, striving towards having expert knowledge in their discipline. Effective planning, instructional skills, and the ability to set expectations, motivate, and discipline student-athletes are essential components of being a successful coach.
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\n
Coaches must set high expectations and expect high levels of effort and commitment, but must understand the physical and emotional stress of competitive sport, in conjunction with the Riverdale Country School academic expectations. At all times, coaches must maintain all applicable safety standards and report any unsafe environments.
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The season begins on Monday, November 2nd and ends Saturday, February 27th. Practices and games are Monday- Friday after school with occasional Saturdays. Coaches must be available for the duration of the season.
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\n
\n
Our group of coaches are dedicated to their given sport, student-athletes, and team. Coaches are public-facing representatives of the school and interscholastic athletic activities. Coaches should be viewed first as teachers who utilize effective teaching strategies, striving towards having expert knowledge in their discipline. Effective planning, instructional skills, and the ability to set expectations, motivate, and discipline student-athletes are essential components of being a successful coach.
\n
\n
Coaches must set high expectations and expect high levels of effort and commitment, but must understand the physical and emotional stress of competitive sport, in conjunction with the Riverdale Country School academic expectations. At all times, coaches must maintain all applicable safety standards and report any unsafe environments.
\n
\n
The season begins on Monday, November 2nd and ends Saturday, February 27th. Practices and games are Monday- Friday after school with occasional Saturdays. Coaches must be available for the duration of the season.
\n
To apply for this position, please click on the red “Apply for this Job” button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. If there are pronouns we should use in potential future communications, we invite you to share that information with us. For information about this position and all open positions, please visit the
Careers page of Riverdale’s website.
Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School
Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Grants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.
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\nOur group of coaches are dedicated to their given sport, student-athletes, and team. Coaches are public-facing representatives of the school and interscholastic athletic activities. Coaches should be viewed first as teachers who utilize effective teaching strategies, striving towards having expert knowledge in their discipline. Effective planning, instructional skills, and the ability to set expectations, motivate, and discipline student-athletes are essential components of being a successful coach.
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\nOur group of coaches are dedicated to their given sport, student-athletes, and team. Coaches are public-facing representatives of the school and interscholastic athletic activities. Coaches should be viewed first as teachers who utilize effective teaching strategies, striving towards having expert knowledge in their discipline. Effective planning, instructional skills, and the ability to set expectations, motivate, and discipline student-athletes are essential components of being a successful coach.
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\nCoaches must set high expectations and expect high levels of effort and commitment, but must understand the physical and emotional stress of competitive sport, in conjunction with the Riverdale Country School academic expectations. At all times, coaches must maintain all applicable safety standards and report any unsafe environments.
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Careers page of Riverdale’s website.
Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School
Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Grants and 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, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.
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We seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community.
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Riverdale Athletics’ mission is to provide a meaningful athletic experience for each student-athlete, while maximizing student participation, promoting sportsmanship, representing the school with integrity, and understanding the importance of balancing the commitments of being a student-athlete. We aim to hire coaches who emulate the values of both Riverdale Athletics and Riverdale Country School.
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Our group of coaches are dedicated to their given sport, student-athletes, and team. Coaches are public-facing representatives of the school and interscholastic athletic activities. Coaches should be viewed first as teachers who utilize effective teaching strategies, striving towards having expert knowledge in their discipline. Effective planning, instructional skills, and the ability to set expectations, motivate, and discipline student-athletes are essential components of being a successful coach.
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Coaches must set high expectations and expect high levels of effort and commitment, but must understand the physical and emotional stress of competitive sport, in conjunction with the Riverdale Country School academic expectations. At all times, coaches must maintain all applicable safety standards and report any unsafe environments.
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Preseason begins on Thursday, August 20th and ends Friday, September 4th. Preseason practices are 8:00am-11:00am. Regular season begins Tuesday, September 8th and ends on Monday, November 9th. Practices and games are Monday- Friday after school with occasional Saturdays. Coaches must be available for the duration of the season.
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Riverdale Athletics’ mission is to provide a meaningful athletic experience for each student-athlete, while maximizing student participation, promoting sportsmanship, representing the school with integrity, and understanding the importance of balancing the commitments of being a student-athlete. We aim to hire coaches who emulate the values of both Riverdale Athletics and Riverdale Country School.
\n
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Our group of coaches are dedicated to their given sport, student-athletes, and team. Coaches are public-facing representatives of the school and interscholastic athletic activities. Coaches should be viewed first as teachers who utilize effective teaching strategies, striving towards having expert knowledge in their discipline. Effective planning, instructional skills, and the ability to set expectations, motivate, and discipline student-athletes are essential components of being a successful coach.
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Coaches must set high expectations and expect high levels of effort and commitment, but must understand the physical and emotional stress of competitive sport, in conjunction with the Riverdale Country School academic expectations. At all times, coaches must maintain all applicable safety standards and report any unsafe environments.
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Preseason begins on Thursday, August 20th and ends Friday, September 4th. Preseason practices are 8:00am-11:00am. Regular season begins Tuesday, September 8th and ends on Monday, November 9th. Practices and games are Monday- Friday after school with occasional Saturdays. Coaches must be available for the duration of the season.
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