Riverdale Country School · 2 months ago
Lower School Homebase Associate Teacher (2026-2027)
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $62K/yrRiverdale Country School is a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent all-gender school in New York City, dedicated to inspiring students to live meaningful and purpose-driven lives. The Associate Teacher role involves supporting a homebase class of students, providing small group or 1:1 instruction, and participating in collaborative planning and assessment within grade-level teams.
Primary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
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
Associate Teachers receive ongoing professional development 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
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required for the position
Candidates must engage in all aspects of work with an open mind, a positive disposition, and a commitment to collaboration
Candidates must be dedicated to supporting a diverse and inclusive community
Preferred
Experience working with younger learners
Completed coursework in a related field of study
Benefits
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.
Company
Riverdale Country School
Riverdale CS is a co-educational, college-preparatory day school in New York City that serves students from preschool to twelfth grade.
Founded in 1907
201-500 employees
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Director of Finance/CFO
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Chief Information and Technology Officer
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