College Writing Coach (Fall 2026)

Breakthrough New York • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a College Writing Coach, you will guide the success of Breakthrough New York high school students by supporting them through their college application writing process. Working with a small cohort of (8-12) seniors, coaches will manage the idea generation, drafting, and editing process of personal and supplemental essays throughout the application season. This will require reporting to the Director of College Guidance to optimize personalized writing advisement—with an eye towards selective and highly selective holistic college admissions. College Writing Coaches will be working with students from July 27, 2026 - December/January.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Passionate about supporting low-income and first-generation students through the college application process.
• Ideally, has some experience with college application writing or admissions evaluation for first generation, low-income student contexts.
• Values storytelling, self-expression, and the power of words and personal narrative(s)
• Takes a strengths-based and growth-mindset approach to student development and mentorship.
• Excellent listener and loves asking open-ended questions.
• Understands the importance of timely data collection and management.
• Will respond to email, phone calls, and texts from students and staff within 24-48 hours.
• Can commit to working between July 27, 2026 - December/January
• Knowledgeable with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in particular), Google Suite, Zoom, and comfortable learning educational and CRM systems.
• Demonstrates commitment to in BTNY’s Core Values

Nice To Haves

• master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• 1:1 college writing support for 8-12 students. Support will be defined by both 1:1 meetings and/or offline writing and editing support. The number of students may vary depending on the month and student/program needs.
• Supporting open college writing workspaces in person through 1:1 and small group advising.
• Completing 10-12 hours of mandatory training (plus optional professional development opportunities).
• Receiving feedback constructively in order to improve performance.
• Tracking and reporting student meeting outcomes.
• Offering onsite supplementary support during 2-4 Saturday program dates throughout the first half of the academic year.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level