Teaching Fellow Position

Rye Country Day School is seeking a Teaching Fellow beginning August, 2026. Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, Prek-12, college preparatory school located in Westchester County, New York dedicated to providing students with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. We are actively committed to creating and sustaining a school community that is nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive, one in which all students can participate fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community.

The Teaching Fellows Program at Rye Country Day School is a one- or two-year commitment designed for well-qualified college graduates. It provides aspiring teachers with the opportunity to work at Rye Country Day while earning a Master's degree. This role is open to all qualified applicants. Candidates from underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply. For a general description of the Fellowship Program, including program design and benefits, please click here: https://www.ryecountryday.org/about/employment/teaching-fellows

To apply, please email the following documents to [email protected]:

• 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?

RCDS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world, and who share our commitment to creating and sustaining a vibrant, thriving, and inclusive multicultural learning community. The school is committed to providing invigorating and supportive work experiences for its diverse community of employees. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional development, growth, and leadership; highly competitive salaries; and extensive benefits. RCDS is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout the community and curriculum. Please visit our website-http://www.ryecountryday.org – to learn more about the school’s rigorous curriculum, values, and strategic initiatives.

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.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter via the following link: https://rcds.workable.com/.

Salary: $40,000 plus Graduate School tuition (up to 2 years)