Teaching Fellow Position

About the School

Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, PreK-12 college preparatory school located in Westchester County, New York. We are dedicated to providing students with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. Our mission is to create and sustain a nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive community where all students can participate fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school environment.

About the Teaching Fellows Program

The Teaching Fellows Program is a one- or two-year commitment designed for well-qualified college graduates. This role offers aspiring teachers the unique opportunity to work at Rye Country Day School while simultaneously earning a Master's degree. The program is open to all qualified applicants, with a special encouragement for candidates from underrepresented communities to apply.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following documents via email to HR@ryecountryday.org:

• College transcript
• Two letters of recommendation (one from a college professor or advisor)
• Updated resume
• Written responses to the following questions:
  • Why are you interested in the teaching/education profession?
  • What age groups are you most comfortable teaching and why?
  • In what subject or discipline do you wish to pursue a Teaching Fellowship, and why? Describe any relevant background (undergraduate training, prior teaching experience, etc.) you have in this area.
  • What do you hope to gain from an RCDS Teaching Fellowship?

Alternatively, candidates may apply by submitting a resume and cover letter via our Workable portal: rcds.workable.com

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

RCDS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world. We are committed to creating and sustaining a vibrant, thriving, and inclusive multicultural learning community. The school provides invigorating and supportive work experiences for its diverse community of employees, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, growth, and leadership.

Rye Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.