Literature After-School Instructor (ASI) (Spring 2026) Job at Breakthrough New Y

Literature After-School Instructor (ASI) (Spring 2026) Department: Middle School Employment Type: Seasonal - Part Time Location: New York, NY Compensation: $20.00 / hour Description 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 play a vital role in supporting students’ success by delivering a pre‑written curriculum designed to prepare them to confidently participate in a Socratic Seminar once they reach 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: 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) 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. Spring After School Instructor Calendar: Important Dates January 14th: After School Instructor‑ In‑Person Training 4:00PM‑7:00PM January 15th: After School Instructor Remote training 4:00PM‑7:00PM January 28th‑April 29th: Program dates: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00‑7:00pm. WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO Who you are: 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. COMPENSATION BTNY strongly believes in selecting the top, qualified candidates. After‑School Instructors will be compensated at $20/hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: After-School Instructor (ASI) (Spring 2026) Department: Middle School Employment Type: Seasonal - Part Time Location: New York, NY Compensation: $20.00 / hour Description Breakthrough New York empowers motivated students from low-income communities to achieve a college degree and reach their fullest potential . En Español: Literatura Instructor después de la escuela (ASI) (primavera 2026) Departamento: Tipo de empleo en las escuelas medias Tipo: Temporal - tiempo parcial Ubicación: Nueva York, NY Compensación: $20.00 / hora Descripción Breakthrough New York empodera a los estudiantes motivados de comunidades de bajos ingresos para obtener un título universitario y alcanzar su máximo potencial. Nuestro programa gratuito apoya a más de 500 estudiantes y sus familias desde el séptimo grado hasta la universidad. Acogemos a estudiantes de secundaria que están más lejos de oportunidades educativas de alta calidad pero muestran promesa y potencial: 99% de los estudiantes se identifican como personas de color; 76% califican para almuerzo gratis o reducido; y 66% serán los primeros en sus familias en graduarse con talento. El modelo Breakthrough funciona: más del 98% de los estudiantes breakthrough se gradúan en escuelas secundarias preparatorias universitarias, y el 100% están preparados para graduarse. Obtenga más información en la página web de Breakthrow NY. ABOUT THE POSITION Como miembro clave del Programa After School Middle School, desempeñará un papel vital en apoyar al éxito de los alumnos entregando un plan de estudios pre-escrito diseñado para prepararlos a participar con confianza en un Seminario Socrático una vez que lleguen a la escuela secundaria. Calendario del Instructor de Primavera Después de la Escuela: Fechas importantes 14 de enero: Formación después de la escuela instructor-en-persona 4:00PM-7:00PM 15 de Enero: Entrenamiento remoto después de instructor escolar 4:00pm-7:00pm 28 de enero-29 de abril: fechas del programa: lunes y miércoles 4:00-7:00 pm. buscamos a alguien que usted es: puede demostrar experiencia y resultados con responsabilidades similares a las enumeradas anteriormente. Es apasionado por formar relaciones con estudiantes de secundaria. Es un estudiante de pregrado o posgrado actual o recién graduado en una universidad. Puede comprometerse para todo el período de primavera 2026 (28 de enero - 29 de abril).