Education Jobs in New York with E-3 Sponsorship
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Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers. In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens. Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025. We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most.
Our Values
We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:
Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.
Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate.
Build together: We win when we rely on each other.
Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride.
The Opportunity
As the Director of Nursing & Respiratory Operations, you will be responsible for building, maintaining and scaling our nursing and respiratory programs. You will become a subject-matter expert and experiment with solutions that can support 10x growth in active students. You will work cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Customer Success, and Operations to advance a key pillar of Stepful's growth story, and will oversee a team of Program Directors, instructors, and coordinators. This role is ideal for a strong operator who is passionate about expanding access to healthcare careers and delivering measurable student outcomes. This role reports to the Vice President, Learning, is New York-based, and involves bi-monthly travel to Missouri.
What You’ll Do
Own the end to end program delivery of our nursing programs, with the opportunity to expand to other degree-granting programs
Develop and execute innovative initiatives and experiments to accelerate nursing enrollment, student retention, and program scale
Lead the in-person operations and integration of an acquired nursing college, with a lens towards expanding remote and online delivery
Collaborate regularly with our Curriculum, Product, Policy, Sales, and Customer Success teams to meet the high bar of regulators and accreditors, provide an exceptional student experience, and deliver impactful results for our healthcare provider clients.
What You’ll Bring
You are passionate about helping students change their lives through access to education
You thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
You are highly analytical, taking a structured approach to breaking down complex problems
You have excellent communication skills that reflect in clear and concise writing and presenting
You are an expert collaborator who is able to lead through influence and coordinate diverse stakeholders at various levels
You are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done successfully and maintain a high bar for execution
You learn quickly through experimentation
You have 7+ years of experience, including in an operational role at a high growth startup
Bonus Points If
You worked in healthcare or EdTech
You’ve led a team of clinicians, program directors or instructors
* You have experience in remote educational delivery (online teaching, virtual simulations, virtual reality etc.)
Interview Process
Introductory call with Talent Acquisition team member
Interview with Hiring Manager
Take-Home Assignment
Virtual Panel Interview
* On-Site Panel Interview
Benefits And Compensation
Meaningful Equity Stake
Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
401(k)
FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
Learning stipend
Open vacation policy, including:
+ Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
+ Stepful closed the last week of December
+ 15 work-from-anywhere days
+ 10 public holidays observed for 2026
The target base salary range for this opportunity is $180,000 - $210,000, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.
Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
Compensation Range: $180K - $210K
About Stepful
Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers. In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens. Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025. We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most.
Our Values
We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:
Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.
Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate.
Build together: We win when we rely on each other.
Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride.
The Opportunity
As the Director of Nursing & Respiratory Operations, you will be responsible for building, maintaining and scaling our nursing and respiratory programs. You will become a subject-matter expert and experiment with solutions that can support 10x growth in active students. You will work cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Customer Success, and Operations to advance a key pillar of Stepful's growth story, and will oversee a team of Program Directors, instructors, and coordinators. This role is ideal for a strong operator who is passionate about expanding access to healthcare careers and delivering measurable student outcomes. This role reports to the Vice President, Learning, is New York-based, and involves bi-monthly travel to Missouri.
What You’ll Do
Own the end to end program delivery of our nursing programs, with the opportunity to expand to other degree-granting programs
Develop and execute innovative initiatives and experiments to accelerate nursing enrollment, student retention, and program scale
Lead the in-person operations and integration of an acquired nursing college, with a lens towards expanding remote and online delivery
Collaborate regularly with our Curriculum, Product, Policy, Sales, and Customer Success teams to meet the high bar of regulators and accreditors, provide an exceptional student experience, and deliver impactful results for our healthcare provider clients.
What You’ll Bring
You are passionate about helping students change their lives through access to education
You thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
You are highly analytical, taking a structured approach to breaking down complex problems
You have excellent communication skills that reflect in clear and concise writing and presenting
You are an expert collaborator who is able to lead through influence and coordinate diverse stakeholders at various levels
You are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done successfully and maintain a high bar for execution
You learn quickly through experimentation
You have 7+ years of experience, including in an operational role at a high growth startup
Bonus Points If
You worked in healthcare or EdTech
You’ve led a team of clinicians, program directors or instructors
* You have experience in remote educational delivery (online teaching, virtual simulations, virtual reality etc.)
Interview Process
Introductory call with Talent Acquisition team member
Interview with Hiring Manager
Take-Home Assignment
Virtual Panel Interview
* On-Site Panel Interview
Benefits And Compensation
Meaningful Equity Stake
Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
401(k)
FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
Learning stipend
Open vacation policy, including:
+ Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
+ Stepful closed the last week of December
+ 15 work-from-anywhere days
+ 10 public holidays observed for 2026
The target base salary range for this opportunity is $180,000 - $210,000, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.
Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
Compensation Range: $180K - $210K
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Which education companies sponsor E-3 visas in New York?
Universities and large academic institutions account for the most consistent E-3 sponsorship activity in New York's education sector. Columbia University, NYU, The New School, and Fordham University have established international hiring processes. Beyond higher education, edtech companies headquartered in New York City, such as Amplify and Newsela, as well as large test-prep and tutoring organizations, have sponsored specialty occupation roles for qualified Australian candidates.
Which cities in New York have the most education E-3 sponsorship jobs?
New York City accounts for the overwhelming majority of education E-3 sponsorship opportunities in the state, driven by its concentration of universities, private schools, nonprofit education organizations, and edtech startups. Albany has openings tied to state government education agencies and SUNY system institutions. Rochester and Buffalo host regional universities, including the University of Rochester and SUNY Buffalo, where international academic hiring occurs with some regularity.
What types of education roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in New York?
E-3 sponsorship requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. In New York's education sector, roles that commonly meet this standard include instructional designers, curriculum developers, educational researchers, data analysts working within academic institutions, and university-level teaching or research positions. General classroom aide or paraprofessional roles typically do not meet the specialty occupation threshold.
How do I find education E-3 sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 visa sponsorship jobs and filters listings by visa type, industry, and state, making it straightforward to browse education roles in New York without sorting through positions that do not offer sponsorship. Beyond browsing, targeting employers with a documented history of E-3 or H-1B filings in the education sector, particularly universities and established edtech companies in New York City, narrows your search to realistic opportunities.
Are there any state-specific considerations for E-3 sponsorship in New York's education sector?
New York State requires teacher certification for K-12 classroom instruction in public schools, which can complicate E-3 sponsorship for teaching roles since certification requirements may not align with Australian qualifications without additional steps. Roles at private schools, universities, and edtech companies generally face fewer state licensing barriers. New York City's large nonprofit education sector also hires for program and research roles that can qualify as specialty occupations without triggering state certification requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 education jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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