What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning Specialist/Jump Start Teacher position at Cognita Schools?
Employment type: Permanent, full-time, 1 year contract renewal cycle.
Salary: $65,000 to $85,000 pa (dependent on experience).
Start date: 1 September 2026, with an expectation to attend orientation during the final week of August.
About The School - York Prep School
York Preparatory School is a New York City independent school committed to creating a nurturing environment that challenges and supports each student in a diverse and inclusive setting. Compassionate and accessible educators guide our students through a traditional and rigorous curriculum, while employing a range of innovative techniques to cultivate each individual student’s skills, abilities, and interests. York strives to educate the whole child, meeting each student where they are, and supporting them as they grow into lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning Specialist/Jump Start Teacher to join our fantastic team full-time.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries, in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East, serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of 90 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.
It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
About The Role
York Preparatory School is seeking a dedicated Learning Specialist to join our Jump Start academic support program for the 2026–2027 school year. This position is being offered on a full-time basis.
Jump Start is York Prep’s academic support program designed to help students in grades 6–12, become independent, confident, and effective learners. The Learning Specialist will work with a small caseload of students, collaborating closely with classroom teachers, administrators, parents, and outside professionals to create an optimal learning environment.
The program’s goals are to help students build self-awareness, develop academic skills and strategies, strengthen executive functioning, and gain confidence and motivation to succeed.
Who we are Looking For:
How To Apply
Please submit your CV with a letter of interest and resume before the closing date. The closing date for applications is 28th August 2026.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
Salary: $65,000 to $85,000 pa (dependent on experience).
Start date: 1 September 2026, with an expectation to attend orientation during the final week of August.
About The School - York Prep School
York Preparatory School is a New York City independent school committed to creating a nurturing environment that challenges and supports each student in a diverse and inclusive setting. Compassionate and accessible educators guide our students through a traditional and rigorous curriculum, while employing a range of innovative techniques to cultivate each individual student’s skills, abilities, and interests. York strives to educate the whole child, meeting each student where they are, and supporting them as they grow into lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning Specialist/Jump Start Teacher to join our fantastic team full-time.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries, in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East, serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.
We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of 90 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.
It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.
About The Role
York Preparatory School is seeking a dedicated Learning Specialist to join our Jump Start academic support program for the 2026–2027 school year. This position is being offered on a full-time basis.
Jump Start is York Prep’s academic support program designed to help students in grades 6–12, become independent, confident, and effective learners. The Learning Specialist will work with a small caseload of students, collaborating closely with classroom teachers, administrators, parents, and outside professionals to create an optimal learning environment.
The program’s goals are to help students build self-awareness, develop academic skills and strategies, strengthen executive functioning, and gain confidence and motivation to succeed.
Who we are Looking For:
- Degree in Special Education, Literacy, Education, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
- State certification (preferred).
- Two or more years of experience working with middle and/or high school students as a learning specialist, classroom teacher, or resource teacher.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with Judith Hochman’s Writing Revolution is an advantage.
How To Apply
Please submit your CV with a letter of interest and resume before the closing date. The closing date for applications is 28th August 2026.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000