Riverdale Country School · 21 hours ago
Coordinator of Science Research Integration (2026-27)
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yrRiverdale Country School is a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent all-gender school in New York City, dedicated to inspiring students to live meaningful and purpose-driven lives. They are seeking a Coordinator of Science Research Integration to support the integration of research skills throughout the Grade 6-12 science curriculum, bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world discovery.
Primary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Research Scaffolding: In collaboration with the Director of Science Research, audit the existing 6-12 science curriculum to identify and design "entry points" for authentic research, translating complex lab protocols into age-appropriate, modular learning experiences
Instruction: Teach one to two sections of science coursework, modeling inquiry-based pedagogy that prioritizes the process of discovery over rote memorization
Faculty Collaboration: Partner with teaching faculty to co-design and co-teach research units, providing the technical expertise needed to "level up" standard classroom experiments
Summer Research: Lead a signature summer research intensive that allows students to dive deep into longer-term projects
External Network: Leverage professional connections to strengthen and expand student internships and collaborative opportunities with research institutions and consortiums
Grant Leadership: Mentor students in the technical art of grant writing, guiding them to apply for external funding
Symposium Oversight: Direct the annual Science Research Symposium, transforming it into a premier showcase of student intellectual contributions
Facility Strategy: Facilitate communication to determine short-term equipment needs and long-term facility/space upgrades required to sustain a high-level research culture
Resource Curation: Maintain a centralized database of summer research and internship opportunities for the school community
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in a scientific discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, or related field)
Demonstrated Research Track Record: Experience in grant-funded research and a history of peer-reviewed publications
Scientific Translation: The ability to simplify complex professional workflows without losing scientific integrity
Instructional Design: Ability to create educational content or 'scaffold' technical tasks for non-experts
Influence & Diplomacy: Strong 'influence-without-authority' skills; the ability to work collegially with faculty to implement change
Project Management: Highly organized with the ability to manage the logistics of a symposium, grant deadlines, and lab budgets
Commitment to Youth: A genuine excitement for working with Middle and Upper School students and an enduring belief in their capacity for high-level inquiry
Intellectual Agility: Demonstrates the flexibility to thrive in a new and evolving role, the curiosity to continually explore new pedagogical and scientific frontiers, and the inventiveness to meet challenges creatively and contextually
DEIB Leadership: A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring that the path to scientific research is accessible to all students
Preferred
Experience in mentorship (high school, undergraduate, or graduate level)
Experience with interdisciplinary teaching/learning (e.g., connecting Environmental Science with Ethics or Data Science)
Familiarity with lab safety management and research budgeting
Experience with molecular ecology, genomics, conservation biology, and field-based research (e.g., sample collection, field instrumentation and sensor deployment, and specimen handling)
Benefits
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Grants and Stipends: All employees are eligible for Frankel Fellow grants, known as “passion grants,” which pay for enrichment activities. More than 120 grants have been made to faculty and staff since the program started in 2014. Stipends are available for coaching, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.
Company
Riverdale Country School
Riverdale CS is a co-educational, college-preparatory day school in New York City that serves students from preschool to twelfth grade.
Founded in 1907
201-500 employees
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