Lower School Art Associate Teacher (2026-2027)

Riverdale Country School seeks an Associate Teacher to join its Lower School Art team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Associate Teacher will work alongside a Head Teacher and play an important role in the experience of students and colleagues.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree required
• Prior experience working with elementary-aged students preferred
• Master's degree in a related field of study preferred
• Commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community

Benefits

• Transportation: Shuttle service to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station
• Professional Development: Generous professional-development budget
• Grants and Stipends: Frankel Fellow grants and stipends for coaching, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs, and chaperoning trips
• Sabbatical: Eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment
• Health Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement: Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA
• Vacation: Generous time-off policy