Middle and Upper School Math Teacher

Middle and Upper School Math Teacher (2026‑27)

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Base pay range: $74,545 /yr – $147,199 /yr.

Riverdale Country School, a Pre‑K‑through 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. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, 48% of our students identify as students of color. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission.

Riverdale’s Mathematics Department seeks an enthusiastic and collegial Math educator who is equipped and excited to teach a broad range of students and topics in both our Middle School and Upper School divisions. Our Math department aims 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 to better understand how numbers work so they can use valid reasoning to interpret and critique real‑life data.

• 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

• 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 needed, 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.
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