Employment Opportunities

POSITION:  Full-time Boarding Assistant in Boys’ Residence Hall starting from August 25, 2025.

The Boarding Assistant resides in a private apartment within a gender-separated dormitory that houses 50 students from grades 9 through 12 in each Residence Hall, and provides supervision for all aspects of dormitory life. For the safety and security of our students, only Boarding Assistant employees may reside in the Residence Hall. Boarding Assistant works collaboratively with Head of House and generally works 4-6 days per week including alternating weekend shifts while school is in session, generally form around 3:15 pm to 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. regular weekdays. Works hours will vary for weekend, exams weeks and holiday shifts. During nighttime hours between 11:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 a.m., it will be on-call hours. Depending on the school’s needs, extra work hours may be required. Boarding Assistant will be asked to work in rotation during Thanksgiving holiday and Spring Break to supervise students who remain at the dormitory. In return, Boarding Assistant will enjoy long paid breaks during summer and December-January holiday season.

LOCATION:
Keio Academy of New York, Purchase Campus
3 College Road, Purchase, NY 10577

REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-year College or University.
• Resident supervisor, camp counselor or teaching experience is a plus.
• CPR, First Aid is preferred. The school provides an opportunity to obtain certificates after employment.
•  A driver’s license is strongly preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
·        Salary from: $30,000 ~ 35,000 ( DOE)

• High-quality low-employee-cost medical, dental and vision plans (after 30 day)
• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Annuity (pre-tax contribution after 30 day)
• 403(b) 3% contribution with 7 % matching and100% vested (after 2 years of service)
• Medical FSA and Dependent care FSA (pre-tax cafeteria plan after 30 day)
• Group Life/AD&D/LTD/STD at no cost to employee (after 30 day)
• Paid Winter and Summer vacation
• Tuition Support: $3000 per year up to 3 years (after 1 year of service)
• Free three meals in cafeteria while school is in session

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
·        Supervision and pastoral care:
o   Oversee daily activities of boys in the dormitory, ensuring a safe and respectful living environment.
o   Respect and maintain the privacy of boys during personal hygiene activities and other sensitive situations.
o   Provide supervision and pastoral care for students through boarding life during non-academic hours in principle, e.g. ensuring the safety and security of students, monitoring students’ behavior and dealing with disciplinary issues.
o   Plan, execute and chaperone various events on campus and outside the campus.
o   Support students’ social, intellectual, and behavioral development by providing pastoral care as in loco parentis (e.g. developing awareness of health and living skills, checking health conditions, dispensing instructed medications, accompanying students to be hospital, dealing with emergency situations, and liaising with parents and outside support)
o   Participate in Pre-Entry program in late August.
·        Support for academic activities:
o   In principle, teach 1-2 ILS classes per week in the Academic Extension Program or other programs according to the School’s needs.
·        Support for extra-curricular or sports activities:
o   Assist with non-boarding extra-curricular activities as reasonably required by the related Dean in Consultation with the Dean of Boarding.
·        School duties:
o   Participate in committees as assigned by the School.
o   Assume School roles as assigned by the School such as fire Marshall, advisor or officer for student activities.
·        Other duties as assigned:
o   If Boarding Assistant is suitably qualified and asked by Chairs of Department to teach some classes of the core Curriculum, Boarding Assistant will be remunerated $30 per class session.
o   Maintain high ethical standards in the work place.
o   Maintain good communication with students, parents, resident staff, faculty and outside contacts.
o   Reside in a boy’s Residence Hall (Dormitory). The room for Resident Faculty is on the same floor and location where only boy students live.
o   Enter rooms of students and wake students who don’t wake up until the due time.
o   May include physical contact and/or observation of personal hygiene activities
o   Monitor boys bathrooms and boys showers
o   Conduct regular walk throughs and inspections of boys rooms, hallways and private dorm areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and adherence to school policies
o   If necessary, resident Faculty is required to carry and assist any injured or disable student to evacuate.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Student Life support
o   Ensure to provide a safe environment for the dormitory.
o   Ensure that students follow daily schedule and dormitory policies set by the school.
o   Provide support and supervision for students during non-academic hours. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, staffing the dormitory offices to handle requests and questions from students, and coordinating with nurse to care for sick students.
o   Be available to students, as necessary, to support their personal, educational and academic needs.
o   Review and confirm multiple forms submitted by parents and students.
o   Back-up Head of House when they are off-duty.
o   Direct questions/concerns to the right contact.
o   Provide 1-2 independent living skill (ILS) classes as per week as part of Academic Extension Program.
o   Plan and carry out various fun events for students (ex. House parties, games, shopping tours, etc) both on and off-campus. Prepare snacks and food for special events.
o   In case of emergencies during evening and nighttime hours, chaperone sick/injured students to ER as needed.
o   Pick up mail and packages for students from a storage room or the Administration Office.
o   Ensure all students evacuate safely from the Residence Halls during fire drills and/or emergencies.
o   Other duties to be assigned by Head of House or Dean of Boarding

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment:	Student Dormitory, office, classroom, cafeteria, gym, field, mail room
Noise Levels:	Moderate noise (excluding fire alarms during fire drills)

 

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED
o   General office equipment including phones, copier, scanner, phone system, personal computer, etc
o   Software includes the use of Windows operating system, MS Office and Google Workspace.
o   KANYOS (Keio Academy of New York’s Online Intranet)

OTHERS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
·        Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling: Daily 2-20 pounds, occasional 30 pounds or more and during emergency situations the need to carry a student.
·        Standing/Walking required
·        Vision, need to observe student’s physical condition.
·        Requirement to pass background and sex offender registry check upon offer
·        Must be authorized to work in the United States
·        Access to residential facility is strictly limited to Keio employees only. Guests are not permitted inside Keio dormitories.

This job description provides a general summary of the responsibilities and assignments of the Boarding Assistant. It is not intended to be wholly definitive; in this respect, Boarding Assistant will be expected to undertake any other related tasks as may reasonably be requested by the School. The School reserves the right to change, modify and/or alter this job description in its sole discretion.

APPLICATION:
·        Cover letter
·        Resume
·        Application for employment form.  

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that a candidate is authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that the candidate is authorized to work, we are required to give the candidate written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue. Employers can only use E-Verify once the candidate has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.

Position:  Head Coach, Girls JV Tennis
Compensation:  Salary between $2,500-$3,500 based on experience
Availability:  August 25, 2025 - November 16, 2025

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Responsibilities: 
●       Train and instruct student athletes on the rules, techniques, and technical aspects of the assigned sport.
●       Plan daily practices, in conjunction with the head coach, in preparation of games and/or tournaments.
●       Provide constructive feedback.

Requirements: 
●       Must hold or be willing to obtain a valid CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
●       Be available 5 days a week from 3:30 - 6:30pm and some weekends.
●       Coaching experience preferred.

Application: Attach a resume and include a letter of interest to Yoshiko Hori-Sampson, Athletic Director - yhori@keio.edu.

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that a candidate is authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that the candidate is authorized to work, we are required to give the candidate written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue. Employers can only use E-Verify once the candidate has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.

Position: Head Coach, Girls Varsity Volleyball
Compensation: Salary between $4,500-$5,500 based on experience
Availability: August 25, 2025 - November 16, 2025

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Responsibilities: 
●       The ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
●       Train and instruct student athletes on the rules, techniques, and technical aspects of the assigned sport.
●       Plan daily practices in preparation of games and/or tournaments.
●       Provide constructive feedback.
●       Attend all Section 1 Coaches Meetings (Preseason and Postseason Awards).
●       Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Requirements: 
●       Must hold or be willing to obtain a valid CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
●       Be available 5 days a week between 3:00 - 7:00pm and some weekends.
●       Coaching experience preferred.

Application: Attach a resume and include a letter of interest to Timothy Gavan, Athletic Director - tgavan@keio.edu.

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that a candidate is authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that the candidate is authorized to work, we are required to give the candidate written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue. Employers can only use E-Verify once the candidate has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.

Position:  Head Coach, Girls JV Volleyball
Compensation:  Salary between $2,500-$3,500 based on experience
Availability:  August 25, 2025 - November 16, 2025

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Responsibilities: 
●       Train and instruct student athletes on the rules, techniques, and technical aspects of the assigned sport.
●       Plan daily practices, in conjunction with the head coach, in preparation of games and/or tournaments.
●       Provide constructive feedback.

Requirements: 
●       Must hold or be willing to obtain a valid CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
●       Be available 5 days a week from 3:30 - 6:30pm and some weekends.
●       Coaching experience preferred.

Application: Attach a resume and include a letter of interest to Timothy Gavan, Athletic Director - tgavan@keio.edu.

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that a candidate is authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that the candidate is authorized to work, we are required to give the candidate written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue. Employers can only use E-Verify once the candidate has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.

Position:  Part-Time English Teacher
LOCATION:   Keio Academy of New York, Purchase Campus
                              3 College Road, Purchase, NY 10577

REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, English literature, or a similar discipline is required. A Master’s degree, a minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching ESOL or EFL, and state teaching certification are preferred. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not required.

COMPENSATION:
●       Part-time teachers will be compensated per the number of classes to teach.
●       The rate will be $57 - $70 per class.(DOE) General teaching preparation, homework assignment.
●       If you are requested to attend faculty/department meetings, the actual hours will be compensated at your class rate.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
o   The part-time English teacher will teach 11 credit hours, comprising one section of English 10 (Intermediate) and one section of English 11 (Intermediate). The curriculum for these classes focuses on honing students’ English language abilities in the four skills areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening through the study of literature. Students practice their oral language skills via presentations and group projects and develop their reading and writing skills through the in-depth study of novels, research, and in-class work on writing via academic essays and creative writing assignments.

APPLICATION:
●            Cover letter detailing prior experience and expertise in the field
●       Two (2) letters of recommendation with contact information for recommenders
o   At least one letter must be from a current or recent employer
●       Resume/CV
●       Application for employment form

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that a candidate is authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that the candidate is authorized to work, we are required to give the candidate written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue. Employers can only use E-Verify once the candidate has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.