Employment

Lower School Spanish Teacher

Riverfield Country Day School (RCDS) in Tulsa, OK, seeks a skilled and dynamic Spanish teacher who can teach Spanish at any Lower School grade level, Kindergarten- 5th Grade. More specifically, RCDS is seeking an innovative Spanish teacher who enjoys fluency in the Spanish language as well as an affinity for Hispanic culture from around the world.  Spanish at RCDS can be cross-disciplinary because RCDS students integrate disciplines into a constructivist “Design Thinking” mindset, where learning becomes active, visible, and joyful.  We maintain uniquely small class sizes with a 1:12-1:15 ratio, depending on the age of the students.  The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative mindset that embraces new opportunities. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Embrace the TPRS method of language development;
• Draw from the Responsive Classroom Specials Classes approach for behavior management and community building;
• 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; including but not limited to conference forms and grade card comments;
• 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 Riverfield community and actively encourage interdisciplinary opportunities with other colleagues;

• B.A./B.S. in a related field is required;
• Ability to teach Lower School Spanish at any grade level;
• Passion for the subject matter and for working with bright, motivated K-5 students in a rigorous, innovative learning 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 may be prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and working on a computer.  Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. 

Interested candidates should apply at https://www.riverfield.org/about/employment.

For further information regarding the position, contact Katie Musick ([email protected]). 

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/Middle School Spanish Teacher

Position Description:

Riverfield Country Day School (RCDS) in Tulsa, OK, seeks a skilled and dynamic Spanish teacher who can teach at any high school or middle school grade level. More specifically, RCDS is seeking an innovative teacher who sees World Languages not only as a study and a discipline, but also as applicable to real world situations. Spanish at RCDS using a TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) approach to teaching.

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 collegiate atmosphere within the Upper and Middle Schools, and actively encourage interdisciplinary opportunities with other colleagues.

Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. in Spanish or a related field
• Ability to teach Spanish at any level to grades 6 to 12;
• 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 teaching experience in upper grades or college 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.

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Position Description: 

Riverfield Country Day School (RCDS) in Tulsa, OK, seeks a skilled and dynamic Humanities teacher who can teach at any middle school grade level. More specifically, RCDS is seeking an innovative teacher who thrives in teams and who sees their content as a piece of an interdisciplinary whole, applicable to real-world situations. 

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 Middle School and actively encourage interdisciplinary opportunities with other colleagues.

Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. in English, History, or a related field 
• Ability to teach Middle School Humanities at any grade level;
• Passion for subject matter and for working with bright, motivated pre-teens and teenagers in a rigorous, innovative, college-preparatory environment;
• Agility and flexibility to collaborate on cross-disciplinary projects and assignments;
• Successful 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.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:  Preschool Teacher

Reggio Inspired Pre-School seeks quality educator. Riverfield Country Day School is actively recruiting a dynamic, collaborative, creative, and talented teacher for a full-time Pre-School educator for the 2024 school year. Nestled on 120 acres in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Riverfield has been inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach to early childhood education and is in continuing dialogue with the educators in Reggio Emilia, Italy and other Reggio inspired schools throughout the United States. Riverfield is an independent school, licensed and accredited by ISAS and NAEYC. Building relationships is the foundation of our work. We place strong emphasis on the bonds between children and teachers, teachers and parents, and the children themselves.  Offering high-quality, engaging, and project-based educational experiences for children 8 weeks through 12th grade, Riverfield holds a strong image of the child, as capable, confident learners. Working as team teachers, educators partner with children at Riverfield work to create a respectful, nurturing, and intellectually inspiring learning environment, where children develop a life-long confidence and love for learning, and build connected networks of knowledge and understanding.  Educators work together to support children’s social-emotional, cognitive and physical development, and bring visibility to the thinking and learning of young children.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with team to plan, supervise, and implement developmentally appropriate experiences for the class according to the principles and philosophy of the school 
• Create a learning environment that provides for the emotional, cognitive, social, and physical growth of children 
• create a developmental portfolio for children
• Communicate regularly with parents through daily interactions, newsletters, conferences, and emails. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, preferred  
• Experience in early childhood education is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and parents in a cooperative environment 
• Possess strong and effective communication skills with children, staff, and parents
• Interest in emerging practices in the early childhood field 

Full-time, Contract positions include a comprehensive benefit package. 

Physical Requirements:

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Job Title:  Campus Security Staff

This position is responsible for opening or closing campus, ensuring all buildings are locked, ensuring all building operations are normal, ensuring only authorized people are on campus, assisting teachers/staff/families that may use campus on the weekends.

The candidate must be a high school graduate or have a GED.

The position is part-time Saturday and Sunday, morning or evening shifts. Time will be spent both indoors and outdoors and will be divided between an office, a vehicle, and walking throughout campus during daylight and/or night-time hours.

A strong work ethic and the ability to interact with students of all ages and adults are a must.

All candidates should complete an application at https://www.riverfield.org/about/employment

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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 their world. 
Please use this general application to apply for current or upcoming positions. 

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Candidates are needed for any age, from Infants through 12th grade.  For more information on employment within a specific age group, call 918.446.3553, or email one of these administrators:

Pre-School — Whitney Dickinson - [email protected]

Lower School — Lisa Lambdin - [email protected]

Middle School — Dee Maxey - [email protected]

Upper School — Dr. Michael Berglund - [email protected]

You may pick up an application at Riverfield or download and complete the application below.  

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