Riverdale Country School · 1 month ago
Middle and Upper School Math Teacher (2026-27)
Riverdale Country School is a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent all-gender school in New York City dedicated to inspiring students to live meaningful lives. They are seeking a Middle and Upper School Math Teacher who will develop creative thinkers and foster a love for mathematics while supporting students of varying proficiency levels in an inclusive environment.
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Responsibilities
Teach a broad range of students and topics in both Middle School and Upper School divisions
Develop creative thinkers who can tackle both familiar and unfamiliar problems by applying prior knowledge
Encourage students to find joy and beauty in mathematical concepts while strengthening their numeracy skills
Design and deliver instruction that meets the needs of students with varying levels of mathematical proficiency
Incorporate real-world applications, technology tools, and problem-solving strategies
Participate in community activities including advising groups, service opportunities, or other co-curricular programming
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics or a related field from an accredited college or university
3-5 years experience teaching both Middle and Upper School math classes
Competence in designing and delivering instruction that meets the needs of students with varying levels of mathematical proficiency, within an inclusive learning environment
Interest and/or expertise in curriculum development, particularly with respect to vertical alignment across levels
Ability to effectively incorporate real-world applications, technology tools, and problem-solving strategies
Encourages risk-taking, persistence, and positive attitudes toward mathematics
A desire to participate in community activities including advising groups, service opportunities, or other co-curricular programming
Demonstrated collegiality, collaboration, teamwork, and organization
Demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching practices
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.
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