Careers

Join the Cooke Community!

Join our team and make an impact!

As a Cooke School and Institute team member, you’ll be a part of a community dedicated to the learning, growing, and nurturing of its students. At Cooke, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside those who are passionate about education and committed to making a difference. Give your career the foundation it deserves with us!
BENEFITS

Employee perks

our approach to education

How we educate our students

At Cooke, we are driven by the belief that all children deserve an education that leads to an independent future—one in which they can be included as integral members of their community.

Explore the seven pillars of our approach

We use an innovative, strengths-based and inclusive approach to education, valuing student diversity as a way to build strong communities while leading the standard for quality special education in NYC.
CORE VALUES

Learning, Growing, Nurturing

Working at Cooke School and Institute allows you to be a part of a community that’s dedicated to the learning, growing, and nurturing of our students. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside those who are passionate about education and committed to making a difference.

Give your career the foundation it deserves here at Cooke. We fulfill our mission each and every day by keeping our Guiding Principles at the heart of everything we do for our students and community.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Cooke is committed to fostering a workplace community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We are dedicated to creating an environment where all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, identities, or experiences, can thrive and succeed.

We celebrate diversity through a wide range of perspectives, life experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and ideas, understanding that it enriches our organization, drives innovation, and enhances our ability to serve our students and their families.

Cooke acknowledges that systemic inequalities exist, and we are dedicated to addressing them as we strive to provide equal opportunities, fair treatment, and access to resources for all individuals, removing barriers that may impede their progress and potential.

It is our goal to promote a sense of belonging for all and we will work tirelessly to foster an inclusive culture where every member of our organization feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, by ensuring that everyone’s perspectives are heard and considered.

Our commitment to DEI extends beyond words as we hold ourselves accountable for progress through:

Educating and Training: Providing ongoing DEI education and training for all members of our organization to foster a deeper understanding of these principles and their application in our daily work.

Recruitment and Retention: Actively seeking diverse talent, eliminating bias from our recruitment processes, and creating an environment where all employees can thrive and grow in their careers.

Community Engagement: Engaging with and supporting initiatives, organizations, and causes that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within our communities.

We acknowledge that the journey towards full diversity, equity, and inclusion is ongoing and that there will be challenges along the way. However, we are unwavering in our dedication to creating a more inclusive world within our organization and beyond.

Take the next step and join us at Cooke.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Cooke School and Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Planning Giving

Legacy giving is very important to Cooke’s sustainability.  Please contact Michael Eaton at Advancement@Cookeschool.org for more information.

Through the Affinity Membership Program, TD Bank will make an annual contribution to Cooke School based on the activity of all participating members’ TD Bank accounts.

Eligible accounts include:

  • Checking – Business & Consumer

  • Savings

  • Money Market

  • Certificate of Deposit

  • Retirement

If you are already a TD Bank customer, please visit any one of their locations and ask to have your balances included as part of the Cooke’s Affinity Membership Program (code: A1923).

Please see the Affinity Membership Program flyer for more information.