High School Placement Fellowship (Fall 2026)

Breakthrough New York • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The High School Placement Fellowship is a hands-on, professional development opportunity for college students, graduate students, and early-career professionals who are passionate about educational equity and student success. Fellows will mentor a cohort of 8th-grade students as they navigate the high school admissions process. Through direct teaching, application guidance, family communication, and one-on-one mentorship, fellows will help students meet key milestones and make informed decisions about their high school options. This hybrid fellowship includes in-person programming twice per week, virtual student support, training, and regular supervision. All lessons and materials are provided and aligned with the Breakthrough New York High School Placement curriculum.

Requirements

• Available to fully commit to the Fall 2026 fellowship term, including training and weekly responsibilities
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple student timelines
• Strong writers and editors who can support students with personal statements and application materials
• Comfortable using Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and learning new platforms, such as Salesforce
• Clear, compassionate communicators who advocate for students and families
• Current or former college students, graduate students, or young professionals with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Committed to Breakthrough New York’s core values: social justice, community-driven work, principled leadership, lifelong learning, and going all in for students

Responsibilities

• Mentor a caseload of 8th-grade students through all aspects of the high school application process
• Draft and send weekly emails with students and families to track progress and offer guidance
• Check-in with students remotely over zoom, as needed
• Support students in meeting BTNY application milestones and deadlines
• Support students in preparing for interviews and school visits
• Support students in drafting, editing, and refining application essays and parent statements
• Ensure completion of all components of high school applications
• Hold students accountable for their deliverables and commitments
• Document student interactions, check-ins, and application progress in Salesforce and other program tools
• Participate actively in fellowship training and supervision
• Collaborate with Breakthrough New York staff and fellow cohort members to provide consistent, high-quality support to students and families

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development and coaching
• Orientation and training
• Weekly one-on-one supervision
• Professional development workshops
• Skill-building in facilitation, teaching, mentorship, relationship-building, and professional communication
• Opportunities to strengthen writing, editing, organization, and family-engagement skills
• Letters of recommendation upon successful completion of the fellowship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed