Learning Specialist

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:       

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more. 

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan, and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do, and for all those we serve.  We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross-section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. 

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:           

Yeshiva University is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.