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 Science Department seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative teacher of Science with interest and expertise in Upper School Psychology, complemented by experience in an additional branch of Science such as Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics.
Our Science program aims to develop citizen scientists who can effectively engage with scientific information in their personal and civic lives, to address real-world problems, and to make responsible decisions.
Our students actively learn and apply the methods scientifically, using a variety of approaches and tools to explore the natural world.
