Learning Specialist

Job No: 497343
Work Type: Faculty Full-time
Department: YU High School for Boys
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY
Categories: Education/Teaching, Student Services

Position Summary:

MTA is pleased to be expanding our learning center for the 2024-25 school year as part of our strategic growth. We are seeking an energetic, well-rounded learning specialist to provide direct academic support for students in 9th - 11th grades, focused on our college preparatory curriculum.

Experience & Educational Background:

• Previous experience working with high school-aged students
• relevant degrees preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

The qualified candidate will:

• Provide instruction in student skills such as time management, organization, and effective studying,
• Be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty,
• Be able to make use of appropriate technology and websites to preview and review material with students,
• Be well-versed in strategies for developing student engagement and independence.

Salary Range:

$60,000 - $75,000

About Us:

Yeshiva University High School for Boys is distinguished as one of the premier Modern Orthodox Jewish High Schools in North America. Founded in 1916, our school has provided the template for a full-featured dual curriculum education since its inception. We have graduated thousands of young men who have gone on to serve as leaders in communities around the world. Our program includes a complete College Preparatory program in addition to an intensive Judaic studies curriculum that focuses on textual and analytic skills. 100% of our graduates attend university, and 95% of them attend a yeshiva program in Israel for the gap year between high school and college. Our families are deeply committed to excellence and serve as enthusiastic partners with us in educating their sons.

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community-students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends-are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


Application Instructions:

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/876/cw/en-us/job/497343/learning-specialist

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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