Who we are?

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan.

What is essential about working at our school?

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.

Position Summary

ECFS is seeking a qualified seasonal early childhood professional who will work in the admissions office conducting playgroups for candidates applying to grades PreK-1st. The early childhood professional will work with a team to assess a group of children daily and produce a written assessment of each candidate. The assessor will also be required to conduct school visits at various nursery schools throughout New York City. This is a part time position from October-February.

The hiring range for this position is $40.00-$50.00 per hour. When determining the salary for an offer, ECFS considers factors including, but not limited to: the scope and responsibilities of the position, internal peer equity, key skills required for the role, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Position Requirements

The successful incumbent will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree;

• At least two years of prior early childhood education experience, preferably in an independent school setting;

• Respect and appreciation for diversity in all of its forms;

• Have a desire to be part of a team and a community with the capacity to work well independently;

• Display exceptional organizational skills and be highly detail oriented;

• Strong communications skills both verbal and written;

• The ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback;

• Knowledge of Google Suite is a plus.

To apply
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please send a resume and contact information for three references.

EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.