Our Math department seeks to develop creative thinkers who can tackle both familiar and unfamiliar problems by applying prior knowledge, being flexible in their approaches, and embracing mistakes as part of the learning process. Students learn that Math is a language and recognize that to “speak” fluently requires correct vocabulary and notation. Most importantly, we want students to find joy and beauty in mathematical concepts, while also strengthening their numeracy skills in order to better understand how numbers work so they can use valid reasoning to interpret and critique real-life data. Our website offers an overview of our and Math curriculum.  

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in mathematics or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 3-5 years experience teaching both Middle and Upper School math classes.
• Competence in designing and delivering instruction that meets the needs of students with varying levels of mathematical proficiency, within an inclusive learning environment. 
• Interest and/or expertise in curriculum development, particularly with respect to vertical alignment across levels.
• Ability to effectively incorporate real-world applications, technology tools, and problem-solving strategies.
• Encourages risk-taking, persistence, and positive attitudes toward mathematics.
• A desire to participate in community activities including advising groups, service opportunities, or other co-curricular programming. 
• Demonstrated collegiality, collaboration, teamwork, and organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching practices.

$74,545 - $147,199 a year

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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.