Breakthrough New York
Teaching and Student Support Fellows (2025-2026)
Breakthrough New York, New York, New York, United States, 10001
Teaching And Student Support Fellows (2025-2026)
Breakthrough New York is seeking dynamic and talented college students (or recent graduates) to teach and support high school studentsprimarily during our monthly Super Saturday programming. Teaching and Student Support Fellows will be responsible for delivering instructional content in a structured and supportive classroom setting consisting of 10-15 high school students. Teaching and Student Support Fellows receive training, professional development, and ongoing guidance from full-time BTNY staff throughout the school year. Fellows also support students during structured enrichment events and fieldtrips and may engage with students in mentorship activities, tutoring, homework support, and a variety of HS readiness/career/college focused workshops. Teaching and Student Support Fellows will be working with students from September 6, 2025 to May 31, 2026. Your responsibilities will include: Working onsite during 8 Super Saturdays (9:00 am - 3:00 pm) throughout the academic school year. Co-leading classroom lessons and facilitating small-group activities in support of full-time BTNY staff. Completing 6 hours of mandatory training (plus optional professional development opportunities). Supporting select enrichment events at the BTNY office or as a chaperone. Receiving feedback constructively to improve performance. Tracking and reporting classroom and student meeting outcomes. Other duties as assigned. We're looking for someone who: Is passionate about supporting low-income and first-generation students on the road to college attainment. Takes a strengths-based and growth-mindset approach to student development and mentorship. Possesses the flexibility needed by a teacher and recognizes the dynamic nature of teaching. Is an excellent listener and loves asking open-ended questions. Enjoys public speaking, dynamic classroom environments, and working with energetic young people. Understands the importance of timely data collection and management. As necessary, will respond to email, phone calls, and texts from students and staff within 24-48 hours. Has an interest in teaching, higher education policy, developmental psychology, or related fields. Can commit to working between September 6, 2025
May 31, 2026. Is confident with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in particular), Google Suite, Zoom, and comfortable learning new systems. Preferably has some interest in mentorship or college admissions. Teaching And Student Support Fellows Calendar: Teaching and Student Support Fellow training: Early September (half-day trainings). Ongoing professional development opportunities around higher education policy, college admissions and access, curriculum development, and college application writing/editing. Tentative Super Saturday programming Dates:
September 20, 2025 October 18, 2025 November 15, 2025 December 13, 2025 January 24, 2026 February 21, 2026 March 21, 2026 May 16, 2026 Anticipated Time Commitment: This role requires up to 90 hours of paid work including:
6-7 hours of in-person and asynchronous training in late August. 48 hours of Programming across 8 Saturdays throughout the academic year, 9am-3pm. Up to 35 hours of additional enrichment, support, and engagement activities throughout the year. About Breakthrough New York
Mission: Breakthrough New York empowers motivated students from low-income communities to access a college education and pursue the career of their choosing. Vision: In New York City, every student has the opportunity to achieve a college degree and pursue the career of their choosing.
Breakthrough New York is seeking dynamic and talented college students (or recent graduates) to teach and support high school studentsprimarily during our monthly Super Saturday programming. Teaching and Student Support Fellows will be responsible for delivering instructional content in a structured and supportive classroom setting consisting of 10-15 high school students. Teaching and Student Support Fellows receive training, professional development, and ongoing guidance from full-time BTNY staff throughout the school year. Fellows also support students during structured enrichment events and fieldtrips and may engage with students in mentorship activities, tutoring, homework support, and a variety of HS readiness/career/college focused workshops. Teaching and Student Support Fellows will be working with students from September 6, 2025 to May 31, 2026. Your responsibilities will include: Working onsite during 8 Super Saturdays (9:00 am - 3:00 pm) throughout the academic school year. Co-leading classroom lessons and facilitating small-group activities in support of full-time BTNY staff. Completing 6 hours of mandatory training (plus optional professional development opportunities). Supporting select enrichment events at the BTNY office or as a chaperone. Receiving feedback constructively to improve performance. Tracking and reporting classroom and student meeting outcomes. Other duties as assigned. We're looking for someone who: Is passionate about supporting low-income and first-generation students on the road to college attainment. Takes a strengths-based and growth-mindset approach to student development and mentorship. Possesses the flexibility needed by a teacher and recognizes the dynamic nature of teaching. Is an excellent listener and loves asking open-ended questions. Enjoys public speaking, dynamic classroom environments, and working with energetic young people. Understands the importance of timely data collection and management. As necessary, will respond to email, phone calls, and texts from students and staff within 24-48 hours. Has an interest in teaching, higher education policy, developmental psychology, or related fields. Can commit to working between September 6, 2025
May 31, 2026. Is confident with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in particular), Google Suite, Zoom, and comfortable learning new systems. Preferably has some interest in mentorship or college admissions. Teaching And Student Support Fellows Calendar: Teaching and Student Support Fellow training: Early September (half-day trainings). Ongoing professional development opportunities around higher education policy, college admissions and access, curriculum development, and college application writing/editing. Tentative Super Saturday programming Dates:
September 20, 2025 October 18, 2025 November 15, 2025 December 13, 2025 January 24, 2026 February 21, 2026 March 21, 2026 May 16, 2026 Anticipated Time Commitment: This role requires up to 90 hours of paid work including:
6-7 hours of in-person and asynchronous training in late August. 48 hours of Programming across 8 Saturdays throughout the academic year, 9am-3pm. Up to 35 hours of additional enrichment, support, and engagement activities throughout the year. About Breakthrough New York
Mission: Breakthrough New York empowers motivated students from low-income communities to access a college education and pursue the career of their choosing. Vision: In New York City, every student has the opportunity to achieve a college degree and pursue the career of their choosing.