A Career at IDEAL

Since its inception, The IDEAL School has sought, attracted, and retained innovative and dedicated educators. In keeping with our mission, the school aims to cultivate a diverse staff that is committed to excellence.

Our model of inclusion affords those who choose a career at IDEAL an opportunity to work in an independent school setting with the broadest range of students, families, and colleagues. Further, IDEAL’s co-teaching model offers unique opportunities for classroom teachers to think creatively and grow professionally. The school is committed to providing professional development resources for staff to hone their skills, reflect on their craft, and demonstrate a lifelong passion for learning. IDEAL is a top ten school in NYSAIS’ list of most frequent participants in professional development workshops and conferences.

A Hiring Committee of staff members interviews candidates, ensuring that the hiring process is in line with the school’s mission and principles of equal employment opportunity (see full policy below).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and job applicants and to administer all employment activities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, gender identity or expression, citizenship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The IDEAL School of Manhattan will not tolerate any action by its directors, officers, employees, supervisors, agents or independent contractors in violation of such policy.

This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.