A Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12 co-educational independent day school in Westchester County, New York

Careers at RCDS

The RCDS employee group is an energetic, supportive, and diverse community. 
 
RCDS is actively committed to creating and sustaining an employee community that is nurturing, innovative, collaborative, and inclusive. With a Board-supported commitment to highly competitive salaries and extensive benefits, RCDS is a leader in the industry and benchmarks above 75% of its peer schools. In addition, faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for continual professional development and growth. This commitment to supporting its employee community through compensation, benefits, and professional development allows the School to recruit and retain talented faculty and staff from all over the world. 

Why people love working at Rye Country Day:

 

Mary Marcell, Music Department Chair

"RCDS has supported me in realizing so many of my professional visions and dreams. In addition, I love the RCDS community, and I've had the opportunity to work with so many remarkable students, colleagues, parents, and alumni throughout the years. It is such a special environment to have spent most of my career."

 

José Benítez Meléndez, Upper School Spanish Teacher

"Rye Country Day School wholeheartedly embraces change for the betterment of our students, institution, and community. Plus, through the School's professional development opportunities, I have been able to explore the field of Second Language Acquisition in greater depth and stay current with new methodologies and trends. It has been important for me to participate in a professional development experience every summer to continually reflect on and improve my teaching."

 

Nicole Leath, Lower School Assistant Principal

"Rye Country Day School has allowed me to continuously grow and evolve as an educator and administrator. Over the years, I have engaged in numerous professional development opportunities in a variety of curricular topics, social-emotional learning, and leadership."

 

Beatrice DeSabatino, Middle School Classics Teacher

"The RCDS Middle School is a magical place to be a teacher because it's not just the students that are full of joy and curiosity (and, to be sure, they are positively overflowing with it), but it's also the tight-knit community of teachers and administrators, who bring their perseverance, humor, and passion for their subjects every single day."

 

Debra Simpson, Lower School Science Teacher

"Every day that I come to Rye Country Day School, I am excited by the prospect of seeing the natural world through the eyes of our youngest students. I am surrounded daily by the wonder and joy that children get from learning about new things! I am equally excited by being able to plan and collaborate with some of the most skilled teaching professionals who are passionate about what they teach. It makes me a better teacher and person!"

 

Genevieve Gaubron, Accounting Manager

"I love all of the opportunities we have to get involved, from professional development, coaching a sport, and being a chaperone on trips to helping the Parents Association with their events. I also love the opportunity to work with amazing people that give it their all in everything that they do for RCDS."

 

Lynette Gioffre, Director of Advancement

"Rye Country Day is an outstanding community built on encouragement and support. The energy of our current students and families, faculty, staff, and alumni is both contagious and empowering. When you work in a community that is 'all in,' you never feel like it's really work."

What qualities is the School seeking?

RCDS seeks candidates who are passionate about and dedicated to ensuring outstanding educational experiences for students, regardless of their role or position in the School. We actively identify, recruit, and develop faculty and staff who will enrich our school community with their talents, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We look for people who thrive in a collaborative environment, who find satisfaction in challenge, and who, like our students, are committed to learning and growing. 

For all teaching positions, a bachelor's degree is required, and an advanced degree is preferred. Teaching candidates should have a minimum of three years’ teaching experience unless they are applying for a Fellowship position..

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

Benefits

Rye Country Day School offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees, including the following:

  • School-supplemented health, vision, and dental insurance plans
  • TIAA 403(b) school-matched retirement plan
  • Pre-tax plan for medical, dependent care, parking, and transportation expenses.
  • School-supported worker's compensation, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance 
  • Various childcare benefits and programs available
  • Various loan programs are available, including housing, personal, and educational
  • Breakfast and lunch are provided during the school year

Questions?

DEan of Faculty & Employees and Director of The Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning

Jessica Flaxman

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By the numbers

236 employees

85% employees have advanced degrees

37% of employees have been at RCDS for 10+ years

Professional development grants awarded in 2022-23: 287

In 2023 and 2024, 30 employees were awarded the Cohen Fellowship for Excellence & Innovation grant, providing them with additional compensation and opportunity for professional/personal renewal

For 2024-25, 12 employees were named Research & Innovation grant recipients

In its second year, employees are convening 19 Professional Learning Cohorts to collaboratively foster curiosity and share expertise

26 full-time employees who also coach one or more RCDS athletic team

Location

Rye Country Day employees benefit from its convenient location and easy access to the Metro-North train station in Rye. Whether you are interested in living in the heart of a major urban center such as New York City, or in a quiet rural community, you will find a home within easy commuting distance.

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