Employment

Giving Officer

The Advancement Department of Riverfield Country Day School serves the school with fundraising, marketing, communications, community-building, and general support. These employees also work closely with volunteer leadership. The department is currently seeking a full-time Giving Officer.

The Giving Officer position description:

• Fundraise through all channels including in-person, email, online/social media, and mail appeals
• Build fundraising and donor base
• Build community with relationships with all constituents including donors, current and alumni families, staff, students, alumni, Trustees and friends of Riverfield
• Work with team to craft campaign appeals
• Work with team to craft thank you letters and acknowledgments
• Create and run reports and analyze and utilize the results
• Work with multiple databases
• Work with team on annual events and activities
• Work closely with Board of Trustees in fundraising efforts and serving as portal administrator, information coordinator, and staff liaison
• Work closely with Riverfield Family Association throughout the year along with the rest of the Advancement Department on fundraising activities such as the Run for Riverfield and Sapphire Celebration
• Communicate effectively with donors, co-workers, and volunteers

Positions Qualifications:

• Passion for working with donors
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Innovative and creative skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work off-hour events on evenings and weekends
• Enthusiasm and passion for raising funds to support a wonderful school
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work on a team as well as independently
• Willingness to pitch in wherever needed

Position Requirements:

• Two to five years of fundraising experience
• Bachelors or Associates or four years of professional experience
• Experience working with a donor database, preferably Blackbaud
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word

Physical Requirements:

This position requires general office work that includes prolonged periods of sitting/standing; keyboard/mouse motions; speaking and hearing; near and distance vision; attending virtual and in-person meetings; occasional driving for local travel; occasional lifting up to 20 pounds; and pulling/pushing heavier items.

Hours and Salary:

• Full-time
• Salary commensurate with experience

Application Deadline:  April 22, 2024

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Riverfield Country Day School (RCDS) in Tulsa, OK, seeks a full-time skilled and dynamic science teacher to begin in August of 2024. We are looking for someone who has a passion for physics, STEM work, and the environment. More specifically, RCDS is seeking an innovative teacher who sees science not only as a study and a discipline but also as applicable to real-world situations. RCDS students integrate disciplines into a “Design Doing” project, where learning becomes visible and knowledge is used to devise solutions. While our current need is for Physics and Environmental Science, we are looking for a teacher who is interested in and able to teach a variety of sciences.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create an interactive learning environment that includes creative lessons and assessments;
• Provide opportunities for students to enter into academic dialogue through lively classroom discussion; 
• Assess students to evaluate their abilities through the lens of a growth mindset and global competencies;
• “Hands-on” teaching;
• Establish regular and effective communication with students and parents;
• Engage in regular professional development and identify growth-based goals;
• Participate in required non-classroom activities including parent/teacher conferences, faculty meetings, special activities, and performance events;
• Foster a confident and collegial atmosphere within the Upper School and actively encourage interdisciplinary opportunities with other colleagues.
• Engage in selected extracurricular activities, which may include activities such as advising, coaching, sponsoring a club, chaperoning dances or trips, etc.

• B.A./B.S. in Science or a related field required; M.A./M.S. in Science or a related field preferred
• Ability to teach a variety of Upper School science classes, including a senior science elective
• Passion for subject matter and for working with bright, motivated teenagers in a rigorous, college-preparatory environment
• Successful high school or college teaching experience in science classes
• Independent School experience preferred

Riverfield Country Day School is a non-profit, independent school with no religious affiliation. All decisions regarding admissions, employment, administration, and student and faculty life are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other criteria prohibited by law.

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Upper School English Teacher

Position Description:

Riverfield Country Day School (RCDS) in Tulsa, OK, seeks a skilled and dynamic English teacher who can teach English at any high school grade level. More specifically, RCDS is seeking an English teacher who sees English not only as a study and a discipline, but also as applicable to real world situations. A successful English instructor at Riverfield will not only teach the skills of literary analysis and analytical writing, but also will collaborate with teachers in other disciplines to facilitate real-world applications.

Riverfield Country Day School is a preK-12 day school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are an innovative educational institution that uses a “Design Doing,” interdisciplinary approach to education. Students bring all discipline areas together to solve real-world problems, and education is more about action and “doing” than it is about sitting at desks in classrooms. Our mission is to “ignite adventure, inspire inquiry, build excellence, and empower students to change their world,” and you see visible signs of this philosophy at our school and in the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create an interactive learning environment that includes creative lessons and assessments;
• Approach learning with a growth mindset, which involves significant feedback from teachers;
• Provide opportunities for students to enter into academic dialogue through lively classroom discussion;
• Collaborate to design interdisciplinary experiences and coursework
• “Hands-on,” experiential and/or project-based teaching;
• Establish regular and effective communication with students and parents;
• Engage in regular professional development and identify growth-based goals;
• Participate in required non-classroom activities including parent/teacher conferences, faculty meetings, special activities, and performance events;
• Provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning visibly
• Foster a confident and collegial atmosphere within the Upper School and actively encourage interdisciplinary opportunities with other colleagues.

• B.A./B.S. in English or a related field required; M.A./M.S. in English or a related field preferred;
• Ability to teach Upper School English at any grade level;
• Passion for subject matter and for working with bright, motivated teenagers in a rigorous, innovative, college-preparatory environment;
• Agility and flexibility to collaborate on cross-disciplinary projects and assignments;
• Successful high school or college teaching experience in a classroom setting;
• Independent School experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear, traverse the classroom and school building, as well as outdoor areas.  There are prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and working on a computer.  Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Riverfield Country Day School is a non-profit, independent school with no religious affiliation. All decisions regarding admissions, employment, administration, and student and faculty life are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other criteria prohibited by law.

Upper School Math Teacher

Position Description:

Riverfield Country Day School (RCDS) in Tulsa, OK, seeks a skilled and dynamic math teacher who can teach any level of mathematics. More specifically, RCDS is seeking an innovative math teacher who sees mathematics not only as a study and a discipline, but also as applicable to real world situations. RCDS students integrate disciplines into a “Design Doing” mindset, an interdisciplinary approach to curriculum where learning becomes visible and knowledge is used iteratively to devise solutions to real problems. Employment begins in August of 2024.

Riverfield Country Day School is a preK-12 day school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are an innovative educational institution that uses a “Design Doing,” interdisciplinary approach to education. Students bring all discipline areas together to solve real-world problems, and education is more about action and “doing” than it is about sitting at desks in classrooms. Our mission is to “ignite adventure, inspire inquiry, build excellence, and empower students to change their world,” and you see visible signs of this philosophy at our school and in the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create an interactive learning environment that includes creative lessons and assessments;
• Provide opportunities for students to enter into academic dialogue through lively classroom discussion;
• View mathematics as a living discipline with tangible and teachable connections to the real world;
• Assess students to evaluate their abilities through the lens of growth mindset;
• “Hands-on” teaching;
• Collaborate to design interdisciplinary experiences and coursework;
• Establish regular and effective communication with students and parents;
• Engage in regular professional development and identify growth-based goals;
• Participate in required non-classroom activities including parent/teacher conferences, faculty meetings, special activities, academic advisory groups, and performance events;
• Foster a confident and collegial atmosphere within the Upper School and actively encourage interdisciplinary opportunities with other colleagues.

Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. in Mathematics or a related field required; M.A./M.S. in Mathematics or a related field preferred;
• Ability to teach Upper School Mathematics at any grade level;
• Passion for subject matter and for working with bright, motivated teenagers in a rigorous, college-preparatory environment;
• Agility and flexibility to collaborate on cross-disciplinary projects and assignments;
• Successful high school or college teaching experience in a classroom setting;
• Independent School experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear, traverse the classroom and school building, as well as outdoor areas.  There are prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and working on a computer.  Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Riverfield Country Day School is a non-profit, independent school with no religious affiliation. All decisions regarding admissions, employment, administration, and student and faculty life are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other criteria prohibited by law.

Upper School History Teacher

Position Description:

Riverfield Country Day School (RCDS) in Tulsa, OK, seeks a skilled and dynamic History teacher who can teach at any high school grade level. More specifically, RCDS is seeking a History teacher who sees their discipline not only as applicable to real world situations. A successful History instructor at Riverfield will not only teach how to think like an historian, but also connect current events to history. Instead of a timeline, students learn history through themes and events into which they can dive more deeply.

Riverfield Country Day School is a preK-12 day school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are an innovative educational institution that uses a “Design Doing,” interdisciplinary approach to education. Students bring all discipline areas together to solve real-world problems, and education is more about action and “doing” than it is about sitting at desks in classrooms. Our mission is to “ignite adventure, inspire inquiry, build excellence, and empower students to change their world,” and you see visible signs of this philosophy at our school and in the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create an interactive learning environment that includes creative lessons and assessments;
• Approach learning with a growth mindset, which involves significant feedback from teachers;
• Provide opportunities for students to enter into academic dialogue through lively classroom discussion;
• “Hands-on,” experiential and/or project-based teaching;
• Collaborate to design interdisciplinary experiences and coursework
• Establish regular and effective communication with students and parents;
• Engage in regular professional development and identify growth-based goals;
• Participate in required non-classroom activities including parent/teacher conferences, faculty meetings, special activities, and performance events;
• Foster a confident and collegial atmosphere within the Upper School and actively encourage interdisciplinary opportunities with other colleagues.

Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. in History or a related field required; M.A./M.S. in History or a related field preferred;
• Ability to teach Upper School History at any grade level;
• Passion for subject matter and for working with bright, motivated teenagers in a rigorous, innovative, college-preparatory environment;
• Agility and flexibility to collaborate on cross-disciplinary projects and assignments;
• Successful high school or college teaching experience in a classroom setting;
• Independent School experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear, traverse the classroom and school building, as well as outdoor areas.  There are prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and working on a computer.  Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Interested candidates should submit electronically a cover letter expressing the reasons for their interest in the position and a current résumé.

Riverfield Country Day School is a non-profit, independent school with no religious affiliation. All decisions regarding admissions, employment, administration, and student and faculty life are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other criteria prohibited by law.

Position Description:
The Learning Specialist reports to the Head of Middle School and the Head of Upper School and works
closely with faculty and the administrative team in both divisions. The Learning Specialist supports
middle and upper school students with learning strategies, organization, and study skills, provides
individual learning plans, and serves as a resource for faculty.
Riverfield Country Day School is an innovative educational institution that uses a “Design Doing,”
interdisciplinary approach to education. Students bring all discipline areas together to solve real-world
problems, and education is more about action and “doing” than it is about sitting at desks in classrooms.
Our mission is to “ignite adventure, inspire inquiry, build excellence, and empower students to change
their world,” and you see visible signs of this philosophy at our school and in the community.

Primary Responsibilities:
● Assist with the writing of individual learning plans (ILPs) that will target pupils’ specific
curricular/learning needs;
● Read and summarize all Psych-Ed evaluations for Middle and Upper School and for Admissions
as necessary;
● Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences to discuss pupil progress with parents, if required;
● Counsel families on learning support and assessment accommodations;
● Teach two or more sections of Middle and Upper School Awareness class;
● Establish regular and effective communication with students and parents;
● Engage in regular professional development and identify growth-based goals;
● Support teaching staff by offering resources, assistance, advice, and training to enable faculty to
better meet the needs of all learners;
● Organize and oversee standardized testing such as the SAT and ACT;
● Develop and maintain communication and documentation protocols related to learning support;
● Assume an active role in Student Support meetings;
● Perform other duties as determined by the Heads of Middle and Upper School.

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field. Master’s degree preferred;
● Experience as a learning specialist or in a related role. Independent school experience preferred;
● Familiarity with legal responsibilities of independent schools related to IEP and 504 plans;
● Ability to empathize;
● Ability to maintain confidentiality;
● A deep love and patience for adolescents and teens;
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Riverfield Country Day School is a non-profit, independent school with no religious affiliation. All decisions regarding admissions, employment, administration, and student and faculty life are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other criteria prohibited by law.

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The School Counselor serves a diverse body of students and families, supports faculty and staff in their
work with students, coordinates appropriately with outside services in the community, builds and
implements programming focused on developmental, social-emotional, and mental health topics as
appropriate. The School Counselor in conjunction with the Learning Specialist & Division Heads, will
create, provide, and support programming and services to ensure best outcomes in academic, social, and
community success and growth for students. The School Counselor will ensure that students’
developmental, social-emotional, and mental health needs are identified, documented, and supported,
using and recommending resources both within and outside the school as appropriate. The School
Counselor will ensure students have the ability and support to develop a sense of belonging in the
community, and the ability to fully access and thrive within the academic program.

Riverfield Country Day School is an innovative educational institution that uses a “Design Doing,”
interdisciplinary approach to education. Students bring all discipline areas together to solve real-world
problems, and education is more about action and “doing” than it is about sitting at desks in classrooms.
Our mission is to “ignite adventure, inspire inquiry, build excellence, and empower students to change
their world,” and you see visible signs of this philosophy at our school and in the community.

Responsibilities
The School Counselor, in partnership with Division Head(s) and other school administrators, will oversee
their assigned divisions’ student support needs by providing:
● Responsive services for student check-ins, social-emotional skill-building opportunities and
ongoing support
● Family support and referrals for services as needed.
● Faculty and Staff support to build capacity for working with students who have developmental,
social-emotional, and mental health needs.
● Serve as a member of appropriate Student Support Teams
● Support Bullying Prevention & Response program implementation.
● Create, implement and support SEL efforts.
● Crisis response and support as needed.
● Administrative oversight in creating, implementing, and maintaining needed social-emotional
support plans and documentation for students.
● Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal.
● Strong support for diversity and inclusion and be a constant champion for student belonging.
● Maintaining confidential information as appropriate
● Communicating and exchanging information with students, other teachers, and families with
appropriately sensitive and accurate communication skills
● Other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Division Heads.

Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work (Master’s degree preferred)
● Experience in an educational setting; private school preferred
● 3 to 5 years of experience
● Experience working with students with specific learning disabilities and/or ADHD preferred
● Excellent written and oral communication skills
● Proficient with technology

Riverfield Country Day School is a non-profit, independent school with no religious affiliation. All decisions regarding admissions, employment, administration, and student and faculty life are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other criteria prohibited by law.

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Position Title: Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Riverfield Country Day School is seeking a dynamic and passionate educator to join our team as a Middle School Social Studies Teacher. This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and creative environment, where innovative teaching methods are encouraged and supported.

Responsibilities:

·         Develop and implement an integrated and project-based curriculum that engages students in meaningful learning experiences.

·         Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills.

·         Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of students.

·         Foster a love of learning and curiosity about the world through hands-on activities, discussions, and interactive lessons.

·         Collaborate with colleagues to integrate social studies content with other subject areas and promote interdisciplinary learning.

·         Assess student learning through a variety of formative and summative assessments and provide timely feedback to students and families. 

Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate effectively with parents and guardians about their child's academic and social-emotional growth.

·         Participate in professional development opportunities and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement as an educator.

B.A./B.S. in Education, Social Studies or a related field required; M.A./M.S. in a related field preferred

·         Strong content foundation in social studies with the ability to teach a range of topics and grade levels.

·         Experience designing and implementing project-based learning experiences.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and families in a diverse community.

·         Dedication to professional growth and ongoing learning.

·         Experience in independent schools is preferred but not mandatory.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear, traverse the classroom and school building, as well as outdoor areas.  There are prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and working on a computer.  Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Apply at https://www.riverfield.org/about/employment

Riverfield Country Day School is a non-profit, independent school with no religious affiliation. All decisions regarding admissions, employment, administration, and student and faculty life are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other criteria prohibited by law.

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Riverfield Country Day School is always looking for qualified staff to support our mission: Ignite adventure, inspire inquiry, and build excellence to empower students to change thier world. 
Please use this general application to apply for current or upcoming positions. 

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