Instructional Coach; Summer

Instructional Coach (Summer 2026)

Department: Middle School

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $30.00 / hour

ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH NEW YORK

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. Learn more at Breakthrough NY's website.

As an Instructional Coach (IC) at Breakthrough New York, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of our Teaching Fellows (TFs) by providing instructional guidance, mentorship, and real-time feedback throughout the eight-week summer program. Reporting to the Program Manager, ICs oversee a department of 5-10 Teaching Fellows in a specific academic discipline—Literature, Math, Science, or Social Studies—helping them develop strong instructional practices and classroom management skills.

This position is ideal for experienced educators looking to expand their instructional leadership skills. ICs are instrumental in maintaining the academic rigor of Breakthrough’s summer program, supporting Teaching Fellows—most of whom are college students exploring careers in education—as they gain hands-on teaching experience. Through coaching, lesson planning support, and structured feedback, ICs ensure high-quality instruction and help create a positive learning environment for students.

Your leadership as an Instructional Coach will directly impact the next generation of educators, shaping their ability to engage students effectively while reinforcing a culture of high expectations and academic excellence. Many former ICs have gone on to instructional leadership roles, such as Academic Deans and full-time Instructional Coaches.

Schedule of Instructional Coach Duties

• Thursday, April 30th:
  Instructional Coach Training Part 1 (Virtual, 5:00 PM-7:30 PM)
• May 1st-May 15th:
  Review subject curriculum and complete curriculum pre work (~5 hours, Remote)
• Saturday, May 16th:
  Instructional Coach Training Part 2 (9:30 AM-5:00 PM)
• Mid May – End of June:
  Teaching Fellow Training Prep
  • Reach out to Teaching Fellow Team
  • Prepare individual presentations and workshops for Teaching Fellow team
• June 29 - June 30:
  Teaching Fellow Training
  • Lead 2 afternoons of in-person PD training
    • Train Teaching Fellows in subject-specific competencies.
• July 6 – August 7:
  Five-Week Summer Program (~36 hours per week, On-Site, see schedule details below)
  • Provide Teaching Fellows with support and daily professional development through at least two informal observations and one growth conference per week.
  • Ensure accurate tracking of student achievement data to inform instruction and implement interventions.
  • Ensure grade books are updated at the end of each week.
  • Meet weekly with PM/SDMS to discuss Teaching Fellows’ progress and to further develop coaching skills.
  • Oversee implementation of daily…