Upper School Math Specialist

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

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.