# Director of College Guidance at Cognita > Open job at Cognita in New York, United States. Workplace: On-site. Source: Teacher Jobs World, https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/cognita-director-of-college-guidance-7imiyr6 Posted 11 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 12 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [Cognita](https://teacherjobsworld.com/companies/cognita) - Location: New York, United States - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Salary: $150k–200k / year - Local language: Not required - Contract: 1 year - Not mentioned in the job post: housing, flights, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from ## Job description **Employment type**: Permanent, full-time, 1 year contract renewal cycle **Salary**: $150,000 to $200,000 pa (dependent on experience) **Start date**: 1 July 2027 **About the School - OU.LOCATION:** York Preparatory School (YPS) 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. YPS 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 JOB.TITLE 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. Our collective mission is "Thriving Schools. Inspiring Futures." 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 over 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 a passionate, knowledge, seasoned professional to lead our college guidance office. The Director of College Guidance liaises students and family through the college search and application process. As the school’s chief voice to college admission offices, the Director builds a student-centered, ethical college guidance program that helps students find colleges where our scholars will thrive, not just gain admission. **Who We Are Looking For:** We are looking for a strategic and student-centered leader to direct the college counseling operation, to mentor staff, and to provide comprehensive, individualized advising—from academic planning and testing coordination to college lists, application guidance, and financial aid advocacy—for students and families throughout the postsecondary planning process. •A bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field (master's degree in Education or Counseling preferred). •Strong knowledge of selective admission, early application plans, testing policies and financial aid (FAFSA, CSS Profile, merit aid). •Excellent writing skills, shown in recommendation letters and family communications. •Experience differentiating instruction to support diverse learners. •Confidence in public speaking abilities across varied audiences (students, parents and faculty). •Strong organization and sound judgment during high-volume deadline periods. •A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student wellbeing. •Alignment with the mission, values, and safeguarding principles of York Prep School. To view our full Role Profile, click [here](https://cognitapeople.csod.com/clientimg/cognitapeople/jobAdUploads/Europe%20&%20USA%20-%20JDs/Role%20Profile%20-%20Director%20of%20College%20Guidance.pdf). **How to Apply:** Complete this application before the closing date: 11:59pm EST on Saturday, January 30, 2027. 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. ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/cognita-director-of-college-guidance-7imiyr6: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from Cognita - [Head of School Solutions](https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/cognita-head-of-school-solutions-ybjeojm): Cognita, On-site. Posted 10 November 2026. - [Primary English Teacher (Temporary)](https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/cognita-primary-english-teacher-temporary-7meqj8w): Cognita, Madrid, Spain. On-site. Posted 10 November 2026. - [Humanities Teacher (Paternity Cover)](https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/cognita-humanities-teacher-paternity-cover-aots2uq): Cognita, Valencia, Spain. On-site. Posted 10 November 2026. - [Cover Primary Spanish Teacher](https://teacherjobsworld.com/jobs/cognita-cover-primary-spanish-teacher-1tgve68): Cognita, Valencia, Spain. 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