Penn Fellows Program: Middle and Upper School Teaching Fellowship in Computer Science

About Riverdale Country School

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.

In partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, Riverdale seeks to hire a Penn Fellow in the Computer Science Department for a two‑year position. The fellow will teach a reduced course load in the Middle and Upper School while taking graduate classes and pursuing a Master's degree at Penn GSE.

• Teach courses in the Middle and Upper School using a variety of hardware and programming languages such as micro:bit, Arduino, block‑based coding, JavaScript, Processing/p5.js, Python, C‑based languages, and R.
• Develop and grow the computer science program to address real problems and explore the intersection of technology and society.
• Assist with extracurricular activities and programs such as Robotics, Girls Who Code, Rocketry, and Build‑a‑Ware.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of students across a range of academic abilities and identities.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in computer science, engineering, math, or a technology‑related field.
• Strong programming experience and comfort with multiple languages; willingness to expand knowledge.
• Experience or ability to work with students in grades 6‑8.
• Commitment to a student‑centered approach, DEIB, and passion for teaching.

For international applicants:
The H1‑B visa is the only visa that international applicants can currently use to participate in the ISTR program; however, at this time, Riverdale is not able to sponsor a candidate for this visa unless an applicant is transferring from another type of visa to a H1‑B visa. The OPT visa or OPT extension cannot be used, as students cannot be enrolled in a degree or certificate program while on an OPT extension.

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