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Allendale Columbia School (AC) is a diverse, co-educational, independent school serving students 18 months through 12 that prepares students for the world they will inherit.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Allendale Columbia School. We are committed to attracting and maintaining an outstanding faculty and staff, realizing that the quality of the people who work at a school is central to its success.  Application for administrative, faculty, staff, and substitute positions includes a letter of interest and a resume addressed to the contact outlined within the descriptions below. We appoint administrators, faculty, staff, and substitutes on the basis of their experience, educational background, and potential to contribute to the education of our students and life of the school. We seek candidates with a strong background in their academic discipline or area of expertise, an interest in young people, and excellent communication skills. We do not require certification, and we do not use an application form. Allendale Columbia School is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Administrative Positions

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Faculty Positions

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Staff Positions

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  • HAC Varsity Boys Soccer Coach

    HAC is currently accepting applications for a Varsity Boys Soccer Coach for the 2025 fall sports season. Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 14th. Interviews will be scheduled starting the week of Monday, February 24th. 
    The HAC Varsity Boys Soccer Coach:
    • Leads and supports the HAC boys soccer program and is the head varsity boys soccer coach
    • Head coach to support and manage 11+ student-athletes during practices, travel, games, tournaments and athletic contests
    • Is responsible for keeping all student-athletes safe and accounted for
    • Is responsible for planning and executing practices and game management
    • Is responsible for communication to players and families regarding varsity boys soccer information and boys soccer offseason program information
    • Promotes an appreciation of physical activity, teamwork and sportsmanship
    • Motivates, encourages and provides constructive feedback to participating student-athletes in a positive and impactful way to help improve performances and the soccer experience
    • Leads and supports modified and JV boys soccer coaches
    • Helps in leading and planning offseason workouts and offseason opportunities for program building and HAC youth soccer players
    • Maintains a professional and positive attitude and demeanor in difficult situations
    • Ability to multitask in a busy environment
    • Is a role model for all student-athletes
    • Is responsible for uniform, equipment and schedule management and coordination of the varsity boys soccer team
    • Reports to the Athletic Directors
    • Is COVID-19 vaccinated and/or willing to get COVID-19 vaccinated
    Education/Preferred Experience
    • High school diploma or equivalent or higher education
    • Previous soccer experience as athlete and/or coach. Experience as goalkeeping coach and/or player is an additional benefit.
    • Proficient in teaching and coaching the fundamentals, skills and tactics of soccer
    • CPR, First Aid, AED and Heads Up Concussion Certification (can be earned through HAC)
    • NYS Coaching License or NYS Temporary Coaching License 
    • Effective interpersonal skills with middle school student-athletes and parents/guardians
    Work Hours
    • Practices typically run 3:30 - 5:15 PM on weekdays (practice times will vary)
    • Game and tournament work hours vary depending on scheduled games and tournaments
    • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends to support practices, athletic contests and team-building events
    Stipend Range
    • $3,000 - $3,500
    Please email a resume, cover sheet and references to: mtaillie@harleyschool.org and clamberton@allendalecolumbia.org
     
     
  • Little School Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

    Allendale Columbia’s Little School is a unique environment that provides children an early childhood education guided by the Reggio-Emilia Approach. We are seeking a creative, collaborative, energetic, and hard-working individual to be an assistant teacher in our Toddler (18 months through 3 years old) classroom for a full-time position. Our Reggio-Emilia approach believes that a child's development occurs through their interest, investigation, exploration, and experimentation of the world around them. We employ a combination of curriculum and guided projects allowing children to follow their natural curiosity while being introduced to new topics and ideas which we believe leads to a love of learning.

    Responsibilities include: 

    • Assist teachers with the implementation of learning activities and materials
    • Maintain a positive and engaging learning environment with teacher guidance
    • Greet students and families while assisting them with routine procedures such as arrival activities and breakfast monitoring, bathroom breaks, mealtimes and help at dismissal
    • Assist the teachers with administrative tasks such as attendance, documentation of the day (mealtimes, play, rest, bathroom) for families
    • Arranging center tables for activities and sitting with students to assist them with tasks
    • Encourages students to develop self-help skills and reinforce these skills as directed by the classroom teachers
    • Assist in the supervision of children during playtime while inside and outside


    Education and Experience:
    • Be at least 18 years of age 
    • Have a high school degree or equivalent education 
    • Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one 
    • Submit to various background checks including those completed through the New York Department of Children and Family Services 
    • Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire 
    • Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both 
    • Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences 
    • Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities 
    • Be available for employment between the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
    • Have dependable transportation
    • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
    Salary and Benefit Information:
    The salary for this role is $16/hour.

    How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@alledalecolumbia.org with the subject line “Little School Teaching Assistant.” Please do not send a fax or a paper copy.
  • Little School Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)

    Allendale Columbia’s Little School is a unique environment that provides children an early childhood education guided by the Reggio-Emilia Approach. We are seeking a creative, collaborative, energetic, and hard-working individual to be an assistant teacher in our Toddler (18 months through 3 years old) classroom for a full-time position. Our Reggio-Emilia approach believes that a child's development occurs through their interest, investigation, exploration, and experimentation of the world around them. We employ a combination of curriculum and guided projects allowing children to follow their natural curiosity while being introduced to new topics and ideas which we believe leads to a love of learning.

    Responsibilities include: 

    • Assist teachers with the implementation of learning activities and materials
    • Maintain a positive and engaging learning environment with teacher guidance
    • Greet students and families while assisting them with routine procedures such as arrival activities and breakfast monitoring, bathroom breaks, mealtimes and help at dismissal
    • Assist the teachers with administrative tasks such as attendance, documentation of the day (mealtimes, play, rest, bathroom) for families
    • Arranging center tables for activities and sitting with students to assist them with tasks
    • Encourages students to develop self-help skills and reinforce these skills as directed by the classroom teachers
    • Assist in the supervision of children during playtime while inside and outside


    Education and Experience:
    • Be at least 18 years of age 
    • Have a high school degree or equivalent education 
    • Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one 
    • Submit to various background checks including those completed through the New York Department of Children and Family Services 
    • Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire 
    • Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both 
    • Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences 
    • Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities 
    • Be available for employment between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 
    • Have dependable transportation
    • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
    Salary and Benefit Information:
    The salary for this role is $16/hour.

    How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@alledalecolumbia.org with the subject line “Little School Teaching Assistant.” Please do not send a fax or a paper copy.
  • Marketing & Communications Coordinator (Temporary/Part Time April-July)

    Key Areas of Responsibility:

    INTERNAL COMMUNICATION 
    • Collaborate with Division Heads and Leadership Team members to manage all internal email communication messaging to internal constituent groups including (but not limited to) parents, faculty and staff, Board of Trustees, etc. 
    • Plan, execute, and manage day-to-day internal communications efforts including writing, proofreading, email communications, announcements/postings, programs, material updates and revisions
    • Write and produce monthly newsletter
    • Write content for a variety of school publications
    • Update website and content to on-line advertisers as needed
    • Gather, produce and publish social media content daily
    • Additional duties as needed, as assigned by the Director of Marketing and Communications or school administration
    CONTENT MARKETING MANAGEMENT
    Content Marketing Strategy, Execution, and Monitoring:
    • Develop compelling content related to the life of the school, school culture and events, our AC community members, and the interests of our prospective families, and actively participate in telling the school’s story for the purposes of achieving admissions and development targets
    • Research and develop written, photographic, and video content for posts
    SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
    • Bachelor's degree preferred 
    • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
    • Proofreading and editing skills required
    • Demonstrated strength in working with teams, handling multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting deadlines
    • High comfort level with using new technology
    • Excellent customer service skills required
    • Photo, video, and media editing proficiency preferred
    SALARY INFORMATION 
    The salary for this position is $23-$28/hr. based on experience.
    HOW TO APPLY
    Please send your resume and letter of interest to Tamara Stout at tstout@allendalecolumbia.org. Write your full name and “Marketing & Communications Coordinator” in the subject line. Please do not send a fax or a paper copy.  
     
    Allendale Columbia School, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in its hiring of employees on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital or veteran status, age, or disability. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.
     
  • Part-time After School Program Instructor (Full days on School Vacation & Holidays)

    All Rainbow Room teachers help to generate games and projects; facilitate group games; play sports and engage in other types of play with the students; as well as lead projects such as cooking, writing, arts and crafts, photography, treasure hunts, and more. Important skills include the ability to help resolve conflicts and help students to try new things in the safety and comfort of our nourishing environment. Rainbow Room teachers instill cooperative community values, such as using manners and having empathy for their peers and community as a whole. Most importantly, Rainbow Room teachers try to make the after school time as fun as it can possibly be! A Bachelor's degree and experience with children are preferred.

    Schedule:
    • After school
    • Monday to Friday
    Experience:
    • Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
    • License/Certification:
    • First Aid Certification (Preferred)
    • CPR Certification (Preferred)
    Work Location: In person
    Job Type: Part-time
    Pay: From $16.50 per hour
     
    Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to jobs@allendalecolumbia.org. Please do not send a fax or a paper copy.
     
  • Substitute Teacher

    Allendale Columbia is seeking experienced and dynamic educators to join a team of professionals responsible for innovative, authentic, and student-centered learning in various subject areas for Lower, Middle and Upper School grade levels (Nursery - Grade 12).

    Duties to Include the Following:
    • Carry out lesson plan instructions from the classroom teacher, and/or create lesson plans in absence of a prepared lesson
    • Take attendance according to school procedure each morning
    • Supplement lesson plans with your own class activities if lessons end early
    • Create and maintain a discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and productive learning environment
    Qualifications:
    • Experience working with students
    • Experience/skills in working with collaborative relationships
    • Good knowledge of behavior management techniques with children
    • Flexibility and patience with an ever-changing schedule day to day
    • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, and family members
    • Ability to use good judgment
    • Be available for full-time employment that could fluctuate between the hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
    Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to  jobs@allendalecolumbia.org with the subject line "Substitute Teacher". Please do not send a fax or paper copy.

Benefits

Benefits for full-time Allendale Columbia School employees include medical and dental insurance for the individual, TIAA/CREF retirement plan contributions, life insurance, generous support for professional development, lunch in the Dining Commons, and partial tuition remission for qualified children. All faculty members are issued a laptop.

Allendale Columbia School, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in its hiring of employees on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital or veteran status, age or disability. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.


At Allendale Columbia, we prepare students for the world they will inherit. In our trusting and responsive environment, students 18 months through grade 12 grow in confidence and develop scholastic independence.