High School Preparedness Coach

High School Preparedness Coach (Spring 2026)

Department: Middle School

Employment Type: Seasonal - Part Time

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $20.00 / hour

Breakthrough New York empowers motivated students from low‑income communities to achieve a college degree and reach their fullest potential. Our tuition‑free program supports over 500 students and their families from 7th grade through college. We accept middle school students who are furthest from high‑quality educational opportunities yet show promise and potential: 99% of students identify as persons of color; 76% qualify for free or reduced lunch;

and 66% will be the first in their families to graduate college.

As a ten‑year program, Breakthrough New York supports students and their families through key transition points in their academic journeys. We provide academic enrichment through summer and after‑school opportunities; coach students to gain admissions into selective high schools and colleges, and expose students to diverse interests and careers so they can shape their own trajectories.

In addition to nurturing individual talent, we cultivate a thriving community of like‑minded peers and mentors who encourage each other’s ambitions and passions. Personalized mentorship and holistic support are signature elements of our model, with over 200 near‑peer seasonal staff and volunteers who work with students at each stage of our continuum.

The Breakthrough model works: over 98% of Breakthrough students graduate from college‑preparatory high schools, and 100% are on track to graduate from college.

As a High School Preparedness Coach, you will work directly with our Program Manager, After school Instructors, and students to prepare for and execute successful after‑school programming.

High School Preparedness Coaches will work at one of three sites based on their preference:

• Bronx Site
  :
  Urban Assembly for Applied Math and Science, 1595 Bathgate Ave., Bronx, NY 10457
• Brooklyn Site
  :
  The Breakthrough New York Office, 39 Broadway, Suite 820, New York NY 10006
• Manhattan Site
  :
  The Town School, 540 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021

Direct Student Engagement (80%)

• Deliver pre‑written High School Options curriculum twice weekly to middle school students.
• Support with logistical aspects of the program and fill in when needed.
• Learn and practice student management techniques and communicate with your Program Manager about student needs.

Program Maintenance and Development (20%)

• Participate in weekly check‑ins with your Program Manager for professional development and mid‑semester/end‑of‑semester evaluations.
• Evaluate student output and track student performance.
• Complete training and observation sessions.
• Perform other duties based on the BTNY site to which you are assigned.

• Can demonstrate experience and results with similar responsibilities to those listed above.
• Is passionate about forming relationships with middle school students.
• Is a current undergraduate or graduate student or a recent college graduate.
• Can commit to the entire Spring 2026 Term (January 28th – April 29th).
• Is confident with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in particular), Zoom, Google Drive, and comfortable learning new systems.
• Demonstrates excellence in BTNY’s Core Values.
• Fall After‑School Instructor Calendar:
  • January 14th: After‑School Instructor‑In‑Person Training 4:00 PM‑7:00 PM
  • January 15th: After‑School Instructor Remote training 4:00 PM‑7:00 PM
  • January 28th – April 29th: Program dates:
    Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00‑7:00 PM.

Between After‑School Teaching Days:

• Check‑ins with your Program Manager to review the curriculum and give and receive feedback.
• Bi‑weekly team meetings.
• Review lesson plans and materials to prepare for upcoming lessons.
• Grade student work and track student progress.

BTNY strongly believes in selecting the top, qualified candidates. High School Preparedness Coaches will be compensated at $20/hour.