What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Teacher position at Cognita Schools?
Employment type: Permanent, full-time, 1 year contract renewal cycle.
Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 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 Math Teacher to join our fantastic team.
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 Prep School is seeking an experienced Math Teacher to join our team. The teacher will be responsible for teaching up to four sections of Math in grades 6–12, with a focus on high school courses, and for taking on faculty duties as assigned. The Math Teacher will report to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for STEAM and will collaborate with the Department Chair as needed.
To view our full Role Profile, click here .
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Math Teacher with strong content knowledge in high school mathematics, including courses such as Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Education, or a related field (a master’s degree preferred) and has experience differentiating instruction to support diverse learners, including students with language-based learning differences. They are passionate about working with middle and high school students and helping them grow as confident mathematical thinkers. The successful candidate demonstrates strong classroom management, effective communication, and a commitment to best practices in teaching, including the use of educational technology and data to inform instruction. They are collaborative, culturally responsive, and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, while also maintaining accurate student records and reports on Canvas and upholding the mission, values, and safeguarding policies of York Prep School.
How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date: Sunday 31st May 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: $75,000 to $90,000 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 Math Teacher to join our fantastic team.
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 Prep School is seeking an experienced Math Teacher to join our team. The teacher will be responsible for teaching up to four sections of Math in grades 6–12, with a focus on high school courses, and for taking on faculty duties as assigned. The Math Teacher will report to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for STEAM and will collaborate with the Department Chair as needed.
To view our full Role Profile, click here .
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Math Teacher with strong content knowledge in high school mathematics, including courses such as Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Education, or a related field (a master’s degree preferred) and has experience differentiating instruction to support diverse learners, including students with language-based learning differences. They are passionate about working with middle and high school students and helping them grow as confident mathematical thinkers. The successful candidate demonstrates strong classroom management, effective communication, and a commitment to best practices in teaching, including the use of educational technology and data to inform instruction. They are collaborative, culturally responsive, and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, while also maintaining accurate student records and reports on Canvas and upholding the mission, values, and safeguarding policies of York Prep School.
How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date: Sunday 31st May 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 : $75,000 - $90,000