After-School Program Assistant (Spring 2026)

Application Deadline: 28 November 2025

Department: Middle School

Employment Type: Seasonal - Part Time

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $17.00 / 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 POSITIONAs a Program Assistant you will work directly with our Program Manager, After School Instructors, Tutors, coaches and students to prepare for and execute successful after-school programming.
After-School Program Assistants 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)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND CALENDAR

Responsibilities:Program Operations and Logistics (100%)

• Supporting logistics and operations for our after-school programming at one of our 3 sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or the Bronx
• Supporting with attendance entry, snack setup and delivery, and online collections systems
• Facilitating site inventory and supply ordering
• Supporting the planning and execution of on-site events
• Assisting in site maintenance (snack clean up, event breakdown, etc.)
• Being a role model at all times
• Other duties based on the BTNY site at which you are assigned
  
  

Important Dates

• January 14th: Program Assistant In-Person Training 4:00PM-7:00PM
• January 15th: Program Assistant Remote training (this may be an additional virtual training sessions if necessary) 4:00PM-7:00PM
• January 21st- April 29th: Program dates: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-7:00pm.

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, while acting as a role model at all times
• Is a current high school junior, senior or college student
• Can commit to the entire Spring 2026 Term (January 21st - April 29th)
• Is confident with Zoom, Google Drive, and comfortable learning new systems
• Demonstrates excellence in BTNY’s Core Values 

COMPENSATION

Program assistants will be compensated at a rate of $17.00/hr