Head of Upper School

“Riverdale is a Pre-K through grade 12 independent school in New York City committed to empowering lifelong learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community in order to change our world for the good.” – Riverdale Country School Mission Statement

Riverdale Country School (Riverdale, the School) seeks an innovative and experienced secondary school leader to join its community as its new Head of Upper School. The successful candidate will join a new school administration primed to build upon Riverdale’s legacy of success. One of the finest independent schools in New York City, Riverdale is a place of excellence and possibilities. The School prepares its students to develop the confidence, independence, knowledge, and character necessary to join, succeed in, and meaningfully contribute to a constantly evolving 21^st century world.

Looking ahead, the division’s next leader will be expected to build upon the Upper School’s strong foundation. The next Head will lead with pedagogical vision and intellectual curiosity about innovative ways of teaching and learning. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the Upper School Head will serve as the academic and administrative leader for 574 students, 102 faculty, and 55 staff. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of administrative leadership, including experience with faculty recruitment and development, curricular and strategic planning, community building with colleagues, and partnering with parents. The new division head should be an experienced leader who is student-centered; strategic, collaborative, and consensus-oriented; and effective in cultivating talent and leading a high-performing team. Riverdale seeks an educator who, in collaboration with the Head of School and other members of the School’s leadership team, will steward and strengthen Riverdale going forward.

The School anticipates a salary range of $200,000 to $250,000 for this position, commensurate with experience. In addition, this position includes housing on Riverdale’s campus with reduced rent as well as tuition remission. All inquiries, nominations, and applications (CVs and letters of interest) should be submitted electronically and in confidence below. 

Sheryl Ash is leading this search with Elizabeth Dorr Weithman and Annah Wells. 

Riverdale Country School seeks diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In admission and employment policies and practices, in financial aid and loan programs, and in all its educational programs, Riverdale does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, and any other protected categories under applicable law.

It is the policy of Riverdale Country School to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national and ethnic origin, citizenship, marital status, disability, military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law to all qualified employees and applicants for employment.