MS/US Visual Arts Department: Maker/3D Design Teacher Job at Riverdale Country S

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MS / US Visual Arts Department : Maker / 3D Design Teacher

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.

Position Overview :

Riverdale seeks an experienced, full-time teacher for our Middle and Upper School Maker Space who is passionate about creating hands-on, three-dimensional art and design projects. The ideal candidate will inspire students to discover and develop their creative potential, regardless of their experience or skill level. Candidates should have a strong foundation in general carpentry, woodworking, welding, digital fabrication, and operating tools such as laser cutters and CNC machines. A solid proficiency in microcontroller programming, mechanics, and electronics - such as Arduino, bicycle repair and design, EV and circuit design, repurposing electronic toys, and solar power — is a key requirement.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field OR be an artist, educator, designer / maker with a portfolio of realized physical projects with an undergraduate degree in any field. Three to five years of past teaching experience at the Middle and / or Upper School level is required for this position. Candidates should have experience with one or several fabrication skills, including welding, woodworking, laser cutting, CNC router, sewing, 3D printing, and other design and prototyping equipment. Candidates must also have working knowledge of all local, state, and national building and fire codes and other regulations applicable to an area of responsibility, including but not limited to NFPA, OSHA, and the EPA.

Teachers with an interest in growing a design program for students to address real problems with an understanding of how the arts intersect with society and how empathy informs design are especially attractive. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to creating an inclusive classroom that nurtures the diverse learners within it. All full-time teachers participate in the life of the school community through advising, leading activities, service learning, and other co-curriculars.

Salary : $74,545 - $147,199 a year

To apply for this position : 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.

Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School :

• Transportation : Shuttle service is available to / from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station.
• Professional Development : A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training.
• Grants and Stipends : All employees are eligible for Frankel Fellow grants, known as “passion grants.”
• 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.
• Retirement : Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA.
• Vacation : Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff.

Riverdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws which prohibit discrimination in employment.

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Salary : $74,545 - $147,199