After-School Instructor: Literature (Fall 2026)

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.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a key member of the After School middle school program, you will guide the success of middle school students by teaching a pre-written curriculum that will support their entry into a competitive high school.

After-School Instructors will teach at one of our three program locations:

Bronx Site: Urban Assembly for Applied Math and Science (1595 Bathgate Ave., Bronx, NY 10457)
Brooklyn Site: TBD
Manhattan Site: The Town School (540 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021)
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Direct Student Engagement (80%)

Deliver pre-written Literature curriculum twice weekly to middle school students.
Supporting with logistical aspects of the program and filling in when needed
Learn and practice student management techniques and communicate with your Program Manager about student needs.
Program Maintenance and Development (20%)

Participating in weekly check-ins with your Program Manager for professional development and mid-semester/end-of-semester evaluations
Evaluating student output and tracking student performance
Complete training and observation sessions
Other duties based on the BTNY site which you are assigned
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

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 Fall 2026 Term (September 10th - December 17th)
Is confident with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in particular), Zoom, Google Drive, and is comfortable learning new systems
Demonstrates excellence in BTNY’s Core Values
Fall After-School Instructor Calendar:

Important Dates

September 10th- September 11th: Instructor In-Person Training (there may be additional virtual training sessions if necessary) 4:00PM-7:00PM
September 17th- December 17th: Program dates: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-7:00pm
COMPENSATION

BTNY strongly believes in selecting the top, qualified candidates. After-School Instructors will be compensated at $20/hour.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10006