MS/US History Department: History 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. 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.
Riverdale’s History Department seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative teacher of History who is excited to teach both Middle School (6 - 8) and Upper School (9 - 12) courses. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the discipline of history, the diverse perspectives it offers, and committed to expanding and enriching their pedagogical approach. Across our courses, Riverdale’s History curriculum seeks to equip students to think critically and approach and develop arguments about the past with nuance, allowing them to make meaningful connections between their study and the world around them. We believe that through a diversity of perspectives in history, we can equip students to engage in meaningful discourse across differences. We seek to prepare students to answer their own questions through careful identification, evaluation, and comprehension of a broad range of materials. A strong candidate will seek to engage students in a diversity of learning practices both in and outside of the classroom. Our website offers an overview of our Middle School and Upper School History curriculum.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in History or a related field and at least two years of past teaching experience is required for this position. Teachers with expertise in both U.S. and non-Western history 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.
To apply for this position, please click on the red “Apply for this Job” button. 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. For information about this position and all open positions, please visit the Careers page of Riverdale’s website.
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.
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At Riverdale Country School, we're on the lookout for an enthusiastic History Teacher to join our vibrant History Department! Located in the Bronx, NY, our independent all-gender school serves students from Pre-K through Grade 12, fostering an environment that inspires meaningful, purpose-driven lives. As a History Teacher for both Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12), you’ll excite students about the discipline of history and help them embrace diverse perspectives. Our curriculum nurtures critical thinking, allowing students to engage deeply and explore their own questions through a variety of learning practices. We value educators who bring a student-centered approach and are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). A Bachelor’s degree in History or a related field, alongside at least two years of teaching experience, is essential. If you have expertise in both U.S. and non-Western history, that's a big plus! You’ll also take part in the broader school community, through advising, leading activities, and participating in service learning and co-curriculars. With competitive salaries ranging from $63,500 to $142,912 a year, professional development opportunities, and more, joining Riverdale means being part of a dedicated community ready to make an impact.
Riverdale Country School, founded in 1907, is a Pre-K through grade 12 independent school in New York City. The school has two campuses in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, New York with a total of 27.5 acres. They are accredited by the New York...
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