What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Math Specialist position at Riverdale Country School?
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.
Position Overview
Riverdale’s Mathematics Department seeks an enthusiastic and collegial educator to teach Upper School Math and to provide leadership in developing and implementing a comprehensive curriculum for our Upper School Math program. We seek candidates comfortable teaching a variety of Math courses from Algebra 1 through our upper level courses in Calculus and Advanced Math. This candidate will work with the Department Chair and Middle School Math Specialist to develop the Math department’s scope and sequence for Math 6 through Calculus.
Riverdale is an inclusive community dedicated to the principles of DEIB; our hiring practices reflect this commitment and we seek collegial candidates eager to expand this work in the classroom, in our curricular work, and in the pedagogical principles of the department.
Please include a cover letter with your application that addresses your teaching philosophy for Math, your experience with curriculum development work, as well as your goals for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).
Necessary Requirements
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.
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 Mathematics Department seeks an enthusiastic and collegial educator to teach Upper School Math and to provide leadership in developing and implementing a comprehensive curriculum for our Upper School Math program. We seek candidates comfortable teaching a variety of Math courses from Algebra 1 through our upper level courses in Calculus and Advanced Math. This candidate will work with the Department Chair and Middle School Math Specialist to develop the Math department’s scope and sequence for Math 6 through Calculus.
Riverdale is an inclusive community dedicated to the principles of DEIB; our hiring practices reflect this commitment and we seek collegial candidates eager to expand this work in the classroom, in our curricular work, and in the pedagogical principles of the department.
Please include a cover letter with your application that addresses your teaching philosophy for Math, your experience with curriculum development work, as well as your goals for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).
Necessary Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics or a related field from an accredited college or university
- Experience with developing a comprehensive and aligned math curriculum for the Upper School math courses
- 3-5 years experience teaching at the Middle and/or Upper School level.
- Can effectively develop and teach both introductory and advanced math classes
- Intentionally builds and sustains an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- An interest in engaging students in an environment that is both supportive and rigorous
- An interest in growing Riverdale’s math program for students to address real problems through problem-based learning
- A desire to participate in community activities including advising groups, service opportunities, or other co-curriculars.
- Demonstrated collegiality, collaboration, teamwork, and organization
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work
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.
Salary : $74,545 - $147,199
