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.
Riverdale’s Department of Theater, Dance and Film (TDF) seeks an enthusiastic and creative Middle School Dance & Drama Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, who is passionate about arts education and enjoys working collaboratively on theatrical productions. The ideal candidate will inspire students in grades 6–8 through engaging instruction in dance, drama, and performance, while contributing to school-wide productions and performances in both the middle school and upper school.
This position will teach a maximum of four classes and have an opportunity to work on our co-curricular productions. The Theater, Dance and Film Department produces four mainstage productions a year (one play and one musical per division), and hosts a major end-of-year arts festival on campus, celebrating our student work.
All interested candidates should submit both a resume and a cover letter that includes the styles of Dance/Theater in which you specialize, and any highlights of Directorial/Production experience. Additionally, please submit 1-2 videos of you performing your own choreography and/or students performing your choreography.