Salary Range: $20/hour, up to 20 hours/week

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community.

The Human Resources Department at the Dalton School seeks a Human Resources Intern for the Spring/Summer 2026. This role will provide support to Dalton's HR team in day-to-day administrative tasks, recruiting & onboarding activities, employee records/HRIS, employment trainings and special HR projects. This internship offers hands-on exposure to human resources in an educational setting and is an excellent opportunity for someone pursuing a career in HR, organizational development, or related fields.

Responsibilities:

• Support onboarding and new-hire orientation: prepare documentation, update HRIS/employee records, ensure proper completion of forms.
• Maintain and update employee information in HR systems/databases (HRIS), including filing, data entry, tracking employee status changes. 
• Provide administrative support to the HR team: prepare documents and correspondence, manage HR-related calendars, respond to basic employee/department inquiries, assist with events. 
• Contribute to HR projects: e.g., mandatory trainings, employee handbook & policy updates, leave administration, etc. 
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive HR information at all times.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm, flexibility, and a deep commitment to learning. Key qualifications include:

• Currently enrolled in (or recent graduate of) a Bachelor’s degree program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field. 
• Strong interest in human resources and eagerness to learn in a hands-on setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with HRIS or applicant tracking systems and AI tools is a plus. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and acting with discretion.

The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment

About The Dalton School

The Dalton School is an independent, co-educational day school (K-12), founded in 1919 by the renowned progressive educator Helen Parkhurst. Parkhurst’s visionary Dalton Plan remains the keystone of the school’s progressive educational philosophy and is now the model for over 200 Dalton schools in other parts of the world. The Dalton School is the innovative leader in developing creative problem solvers who identify issues, grapple with possibilities, and design solutions to global challenges from multiple perspectives. Dalton is recognized for its rigorous, innovative educational curriculum and offers its 1,300 students a breadth of stimulating and challenging programs taught by our dedicated faculty. Our high academic standards are complemented by an exemplary performing and fine arts curriculum – taught by faculty who are professionals in their fields – and a full range of athletic teams and extra-curricular activities. The Dalton School actively seeks to forward diversity through its programs and hiring.

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