About the job
Riverdale Country School, a distinguished independent all-gender institution serving Pre-K through Grade 12 in New York City, is committed to empowering students to lead purposeful and impactful lives. Our school cultivates a vibrant culture of academic rigor, critical inquiry, and inquisitiveness, all within a diverse and inclusive community. At Riverdale, we provide both significant challenges and robust support, motivating our students to immerse themselves in interdisciplinary studies, research, and experiential learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom. This holistic educational philosophy is designed to nurture well-rounded individuals who are poised to effect positive change in the world.
We are dedicated to mirroring the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our student body and faculty. We understand that a diverse and inclusive community enhances the educational experience and is essential to our mission. With around 1,300 students hailing from 117 different zip codes, our vibrant community includes 48% students of color.
We are seeking passionate educators and leaders who prioritize a student-centered approach, demonstrate a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), and are eager to contribute to our thriving school community.
The History Department at Riverdale is searching for an enthusiastic and collaborative educator to teach History to both Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12) students. The ideal candidate will possess a profound passion for the study of history and its diverse perspectives, alongside a commitment to enhancing and diversifying their pedagogical methods. Our History curriculum is designed to cultivate students' critical thinking skills and enable them to formulate nuanced arguments about historical events, fostering connections between their studies and the contemporary world. By exploring a variety of historical viewpoints, we prepare our students to engage in meaningful dialogues across differences. We challenge them to pursue their inquiries through thorough identification, evaluation, and understanding of a wide range of sources.
For more detailed information about our Middle School and Upper School History curriculum, please visit our Middle School and Upper School web pages. All full-time faculty members engage actively in the school community through advising, leading activities, service learning, and other co-curricular initiatives.