“The autonomy I enjoy at Rivermont allows me to leverage students’ interests and focus on creating a meaningful experience. I love that I can easily pivot to accommodate and maximize learning outcomes.”
Julia Durango – 3rd Grade
Rivermont Collegiate is a co-educational, independent school offering an exclusively college preparatory program. Its eight and one-half acre campus is located on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in Bettendorf, Iowa. Founded in 1884, Rivermont is the only Preschool through 12th Grade college preparatory, day, and boarding school in the Quad Cities.
Why Our Teachers Choose Rivermont Collegiate
- Autonomy in the classroom
- Small class sizes
- Small community & family atmosphere
- Valued input & options for creativity
- Flexibility in choosing materials and curriculum
- Outstanding educators as coworkers
- Potential to have your child receive top-notch education where you work
- Beautiful campus in the heart of Bettendorf
- Iowa teaching certificate not required
Full-Time Faculty & Staff Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life & Long-Term Disability
- 401k Retirement Plan with matching contributions
- Personal Time & Sick Time
- 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
- AFLAC options available
- Chef prepared free lunches
- Professional Development opportunities
- Discounted tuition for faculty and staff children
- Free before & after school care for staff children
Join the highest-ranked private school in the State of Iowa and the Quad Cities area. Rivermont Collegiate is a unique learning community guided by the core values of Intellect, Character, and Creativity. Our students come from throughout the greater Quad Cities and various countries around the world to explore unique opportunities, programs, experiences, and challenging curriculum in a supportive, family-like atmosphere. Our students are free-thinking individuals who design their own Rivermont Experience.
Rivermont Collegiate is an independent, non-denominational, college-preparatory school offering day programming from Pre-K through 12th grade and domestic and international boarding starting in 8th grade.
Rivermont Collegiate does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, or national origin. Rivermont Collegiate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Current Job Openings
Guest Teachers
Become a substitute and join the friendly Rivermont team at the beautiful Bettendorf mansion on the hill!
Rivermont Collegiate – Iowa’s #1 ranked college preparatory school – is seeking talented, energetic, and creative substitute teachers. We have opportunities at every level – pre-school through high school. Hours are flexible. Class sizes are considerably smaller than public school.
Experience with children of varying ages strongly preferred, as well as background in the field of education. Background check required.
$125 per day/$62.50 per half day. Lunch provided.
If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher for Rivermont Collegiate, please submit the form below with a note in the “Your Message” field.
Math and Technology Teacher
Job Summary
Rivermont Collegiate is seeking a full-time middle and upper school math and technology teacher. This faculty member will teach 4-5 courses as well as serving as a mentor to 5 upper school students. The ideal instructor will have a background in engineering and math, as well as ability to work with middle-school aged students as well as international students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach a middle school makerspace course along with an upper school makerspace course. (Makerspace courses involve the programming and use of 3D printers, resin printers, Glowforge laser engraver, robotics kits, and more).
- Teach math classes that may include 7th grade pre-algebra, 9th grade geometry and/or precalculus.
- Teach an engineering principles class to upper school students. (Past versions of this class have built bridges, boats, and trebuchets).
- Help to promote STEAM opportunities within the school and in the greater quad city community.
- Serve as a mentor to up to 5 upper school students, building relationships over time.
- Contribute to extra-curricular offerings for our middle and upper school students.
- Support our international boarding students by leading recreational activities twice each semester.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in math and/or engineering; master’s degree or higher preferred.
- Secondary Teaching experience (preferred).
- Strong written and orally communication skills.
- Ability to utilize technology for grading and pedagogical purposes.
- Collaborative orientation.
- Holds self and students to high standards.
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