Careers at Trinity-Pawling
Join the Trinity-Pawling community! Trinity-Pawling School is a leading independent boys boarding school with a close knit community of 100 employees and 300 students. We are committed to the School’s mission to provide an educational experience that makes a transformational difference in the lives of its students by enabling them to discover and pursue their distinctive gifts and talents. Our work environment is one that values character traits such as perseverance, effort, zest, resiliency, global-awareness, will power, and learned optimism. The holistic, student-centered nature of the Trinity-Pawling community is committed to prepare students for the 21st century and lifelong learning — we invite you to join us!
Faculty Positions
Teacher of Math
We call ourselves The Pride:
Founded in 1907, Trinity-Pawling School is an all-boys college preparatory school located in Pawling, New York (60 miles north of NYC). We’re proud of each other and the goals we are working toward, independently and collectively. Our students are from all across the nation and the world. We are a community that values and inspires leaders, friends, athletes, and global citizens.
From our working farm to our maker spaces, our mountain bike trails to our pond house classroom, our students embrace the natural world and learn from experience. Also, Trinity-Pawling is a member of the Founder’s League, nationally recognized as one of the most competitive and respected leagues in the country.
How You Will Help the School:
For the 2024-2025 academic year, we are seeking a positive and enthusiastic individual to teach MATHEMATICS and support the School’s mission by actively participating in the student’s learning inside and outside of the classroom - which will include being an Advisor, Dorm Parent, and Coach an athletic sport.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Teaching Math
- Unleash the magic of mathematics, teaching students not just formulas, but the power to solve real-world problems.
- Inspiring Engagement
- Create a vibrant learning environment by implementing meaningful project-based and experiential activities, aligning with 21st-century learning objectives.
- Encourage critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, reflective learning, and cross-disciplinary thinking.
- Offering Diverse Instruction:
- Deliver instruction that transcends memorization, promoting understanding, application, analysis, evaluation, and creation.
- Create personalized, one-on-one strategies and action plans for students who may be facing challenges in meeting learning objectives.
- Assessing & Measuring Progress
- Measure student progress through various assessment models, aligning assessments with curriculum objectives and utilizing Bloom's taxonomy and rubrics.
- Community Building:
- Cultivate a warm and welcoming residential environment that becomes a home away from home for students.
- Instill a strong sense of belonging and connectedness that promotes personal growth and mutual support.
- Inspire a sense of camaraderie that extends beyond the residential setting and into the broader school community.
- Coaching Athletics
- Coach assigned athletic teams, planning and attending all practices, teaching strategies and techniques, and fostering sportsmanship throughout the season.
- Building Relationships
- Build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through regular updates, meaningful conversations, and constructive feedback.
- Participate fully in campus life, engaging in extracurricular activities to connect with students beyond the classroom.
- Advising and Role Modeling:
- Advise students one-on-one regularly, addressing academic goals and promoting age-appropriate life skills such as interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and time management.
- Act as a mentor and positive role model, reinforcing clear boundaries and guidelines, encouraging student autonomy and independence, and demonstrating transparency.
- Growing Professionally
- Develop personal mastery by actively participating in professional development opportunities, networking to incorporate best practices, and staying updated with relevant professional publications.
- Other Responsibilities:
- Perform any additional duties as required to contribute to the overall success of the students & the school.
You Will Be Good At Your Job If You:
have a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, you can help students understand and apply mathematical concepts as well as mentor and motivate teenagers (the over and underachiever, the super-focused and the unfocused, the gifted and those with different learning needs)
And You Can:
- engage adolescent boys in learning in ways that manifest support, understanding, and empathy;
- empower and embody the Trinity-Pawling mindset through education, communication, and encouragement;
- incorporate differentiated instruction and project-based learning techniques;
- integrate a thoughtful pedagogy that aligns with the mission and vision of the School;
- communicate clearly, effectively, and compassionately (orally and in writing) with students, parents, and colleagues;
- deal effectively with ambiguity and change;
- build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues;
- give and receive constructive feedback;
- demonstrate a clear interest in being part of a community that is committed to diversity and inclusion;
- coach athletics and/or lead extra-curricular activities;
- establish and reinforce clear boundaries while being a positive role model for students;
- follow procedures by adhering to the School’s policies,
- multi-task and meet deadlines,
- committ to the assorted various evening & weekend activities and responsibilities that occur on a routine basis,
- meet the physical demands which may include traveling on uneven terrain, climbing/descending stairs, standing for long periods of time, and carrying up to 50 pounds.
It Will Be Helpful If You:
- have experience in an independent school setting and 2 years of teaching experience
- can teach higher-level math
- understand and apply the concepts of social-emotional learning
- have experience coaching sports - especially football, basketball and/or tennis.
Why You Will Like Working Here:
- You’ll have an opportunity to influence young men - the future changemakers in our society.
- You can grow and develop professionally (tuition assistance, conferences, seminars, training, mentor program).
- You can be creative! Incorporate your gifts and talents in and out of the classroom to enhance the educational experience.
- We will take care of you with Medical, Dental, Retirement, and Life Insurance Benefits (just to name a few)
- Beautiful Campus, State of the Art Field House, Delicious Dining Opportunities
- Build relationships and develop lifelong friendships
- 60 miles from New York City and a 10-minute walk to the train station (did someone say Broadway?)Walking distance to a quaint village with Zagat-rated dining
At Trinity-Pawling, you will be on top of the world!
All job offers are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of a background & fingerprint check, reference checks, pre-employment screening, as applicable.
The annual salary range for this position is $39,000 - $65,000. This range represents our good faith estimate for this position. We consider additional factors such as education, experience, skills as well the needs of the School at the time of the offer.
Teacher of History
We call ourselves The Pride:
Founded in 1907, Trinity-Pawling School is an all-boys college preparatory school located in Pawling, New York (60 miles north of NYC). We’re proud of each other and the goals we are working toward, independently and collectively. Our students are from all across the nation and the world. We are a community that values and inspires leaders, friends, athletes, and global citizens.
From our working farm to our maker spaces, our mountain bike trails to our pond house classroom, our students embrace the natural world and learn from experience. Also, Trinity-Pawling is a member of the Founder’s League, nationally recognized as one of the most competitive and respected leagues in the country.
How You Will Help the School:
For the 2024-2025 academic year, we are seeking a positive and enthusiastic individual to teach History and support the School’s mission by actively participating in the student’s learning inside and outside of the classroom - which will include being an Advisor, Dorm Parent, and Coach athletic sports.
Teaching History
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Infuse creativity into history lessons to make the past vivid and relevant.
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Foster a sense of curiosity by encouraging students to ask questions, and challenging them to explore the "why" behind historical events.
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Promote critical thinking and analytical skills, empowering students to draw connections between historical occurrences and their impact on the world today.
Inspiring Engagement
-
Create a vibrant learning environment by implementing meaningful project-based and experiential activities, aligning with 21st-century learning objectives. Encourage critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, reflective learning, and cross-disciplinary thinking.
Offering Diverse Instruction:
-
Deliver instruction that transcends memorization, promoting understanding, application, analysis, evaluation, and creation.
-
Create personalized, one-on-one strategies and action plans for students who may be facing challenges in meeting learning objectives.
Assessing & Measuring Progress
-
Measure student progress through various assessment models, aligning assessments with curriculum objectives and utilizing Bloom's taxonomy and rubrics.
Community Building:
-
Cultivate a warm and welcoming residential environment that becomes a home away from home for students.
-
Instill a strong sense of belonging and connectedness that promotes personal growth and mutual support.
-
Inspire a sense of camaraderie that extends beyond the residential setting and into the broader school community.
Coaching Athletics
-
Coach assigned athletic teams, planning and attending all practices, teaching strategies and techniques, and fostering sportsmanship throughout the season.
Building Relationships
-
Build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through regular updates, meaningful conversations, and constructive feedback.
-
Participate fully in campus life, engaging in extracurricular activities to connect with students beyond the classroom.
Advising and Role Modeling:
-
Advise students one-on-one regularly, addressing academic goals and promoting age-appropriate life skills such as interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and time management.
-
Act as a mentor and positive role model, reinforcing clear boundaries and guidelines, encouraging student autonomy and independence, and demonstrating transparency.
Growing Professionally
-
Develop personal mastery by actively participating in professional development opportunities, networking to incorporate best practices, and staying updated with relevant professional publications.
Other Responsibilities:
-
Perform any additional duties as required to contribute to the overall success of the students & the school.
You will be good at your job if you: have a Bachelor's Degree in History and can empower and embody the Trinity-Pawling mindset through education, communication and encouragement.
And you can:
-
engage adolescent boys in learning in ways that manifest support, understanding, and empathy;
-
can mentor and motivate teenagers (the over and underachiever, the super-focused and the unfocused, the gifted and those with different learning needs)
-
incorporate differentiated instruction and project-based learning techniques;
-
integrate a thoughtful pedagogy that aligns with the mission and vision of the School;
-
communicate clearly, effectively, and compassionately (orally and in writing) with students, parents, and colleagues;
-
deal effectively with ambiguity and change; give and receive constructive feedback;
-
build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues;
-
demonstrate a clear interest in being part of a community that is committed to diversity and inclusion;
-
coach athletics and/or lead extra-curricular activities;
-
establish and reinforce clear boundaries while being a positive role model for students;
-
follow procedures by adhering to the School’s policies,
-
multi-task and meet deadlines,
-
committ to the assorted various evening & weekend activities and responsibilities that occur on a routine basis,
-
meet the physical demands which may include traveling on uneven terrain, climbing/descending stairs, standing for long periods of time, and carrying up to 50 pounds.
It will be helpful if you:
-
have experience in an independent school setting and 2 years of teaching experience
-
understand and apply the concepts of social-emotional learning
-
have experience coaching sports - especially football, basketball, and/or tennis.
Why you will like working here:
-
You’ll have an opportunity to influence young men - the future changemakers in our society.
-
You can grow and develop professionally (tuition assistance, conferences, seminars, training, mentor program).
-
You can be creative! Incorporate your gifts and talents in and out of the classroom to enhance the educational experience.
-
We will take care of you with Medical, Dental, Retirement, and Life Insurance Benefits (just to name a few)
-
Beautiful Campus, State of the Art Field House, Delicious Dining Opportunities
-
Build relationships and develop lifelong friendships
-
60 miles from New York City and a 10-minute walk to the train station (did someone say Broadway?)
-
Walking distance to a quaint village with Zagat-rated dining
Things You Need To Know:
All job offers are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of a background & fingerprint check, reference checks, pre-employment screening, as applicable.
The annual salary range for this position is $39,000 - $65,000. This range represents our good faith estimate for this position. We consider additional factors such as education, experience, skills as well the needs of the School at the time of the offer.
Staff Positions
Buildings & Ground Team Member
We call ourselves the Pride:
Founded in 1907, Trinity-Pawling School is an all-boys college preparatory school located in Pawling, New York (60 miles north of NYC). We’re proud of each other and the goals we are working toward, independently and collectively. Our students are from all across the nation and the world. We are a community that values and inspires leaders, friends, athletes, and global citizens.
We have an exciting full-time position as a Buildings and Grounds Team Member! In this role, you will have hands-on responsibility for the care, maintenance, and upkeep of our buildings and grounds.
What you’ll do:
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mow, edge, prune, trim, weed, and mulch the lawns and the garden beds;
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repairs (inside and outside) interior and exterior structures, signage, and/or walkways and remove garbage and debris;
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operate and maintain specialized equipment such as the Zamboni, in addition to adeptly repairing the ice surface with mechanical edging techniques.
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make special events “special” (working extra hours as needed, performing set-up/clean-up duties, sharing information and resources and meeting deadlines;
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snow removal;
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work safely! (following safety rules, using PPE, cleaning/abating hazards and spills, submitting maintenance requests and using equipment properly);
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learn new skills;
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model positive behavior by responding to requests in a timely manner and cooperating with colleagues;
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perform other tasks as necessary
You’ll be good at your job if:
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you are at least 18 years old,
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able to read, write and follow instructions
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you can safely operate equipment such as utility and pickup trucks, snowplows, snowblowers, chain saws, power saws, pole pruners, edgers, hedge trimmers, zero-turn lawnmowers, and spreaders
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are positive, friendly and deliver excellent results with little or no directions
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take pride in your work and are willing to go above and beyond
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can work when it’s hot and when it’s cold
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are able to follow a flexible schedule based on the needs of the School (some weekends, evenings and overtime as needed);
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can lift, carry, push, pull up to 70 pounds as well as climb stairs and ladders and walk on uneven surfaces;
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report to work on time and as scheduled;
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observe legal and defensive driving practices
It will be amazing if you can do light carpentry, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical assignments (replacing switches, ballasts, bulbs and fixtures).
Why you will like working here:
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Medical, Dental, Retirement, Life Insurance Benefits (to name just a few)
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Paid Time Off
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Breakfast is on us! You can eat in our state-of-the-art dining hall.
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Paid lunch and breaks
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Summer Hours
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Beautiful Campus - thanks to the hard work and dedication from your team!
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Access to the facilities in our Field House (Weights, Cardio Room, etc)
All job offers are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of a background & fingerprint check, reference checks, pre-employment screening, as applicable.
The hourly pay range for this position is $18-$23. This range represents our good faith estimate for this position. We consider additional factors such as education, experience, skills as well the needs of the School at the time of the offer.
Ready to apply?
Complete an online employment application to get started!
Thank you for your interest in Trinity-Pawling School.
All job offers at Trinity-Pawling are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of a background and fingerprint check, reference checks, and pre-employment screening, as applicable.
At Trinity-Pawling, we know that excellence in learning is achieved by embracing the diversity of individuals, encouraging dialogue, and cultivating global perspectives. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community where applicants and employees feel respected, supported, and empowered through all phases of the employment process. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Questions? Reach Out!
Laurie DelBalzo
Director of Human Resources
845-855-4856
ldelbalzo@trinitypawling.org