Assistant to Head of School

Employment type: Permanent, full-time, 1 year contract renewal cycle. Start date: 24 August 2026.

About the 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 students through a traditional and rigorous curriculum while employing innovative techniques to cultivate each individual’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.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries—across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East—serving more than 100,000 students. Each school is proudly unique, but our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world."

About the Role

York Preparatory School is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Assistant to the Head of School to provide executive-level support while overseeing key administrative and front office operations. Working closely with the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team, this role is responsible for:

• Managing executive communications
• Coordinating major school events
• Maintaining student and administrative records
• Supervising front office staff
• Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships across the school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level support to the Head of School
• Oversee key administrative and front office operations
• Manage executive communications and coordinate major school events
• Maintain student and administrative records
• Supervise front office staff
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the school

Requirements

We are seeking a highly organized and professional administrator with significant experience providing executive or senior-level administrative support. The ideal candidate will have:

• Outstanding organizational, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality
• Strong relationship-building skills across the school community
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and ability to manage competing deadlines effectively
• Experience in an independent school setting (desirable)
• Familiarity with Veracross (desirable)
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (preferred)

Pay

Salary: up to $87,000 per annum (dependent on experience).