Breakthrough Collaborative
For more than 40 years, Breakthrough Collaborative has supported students from across the country, on their path to college – working with them during summers and through out-of-school programs. During a summer teaching residency with Breakthrough, you will gain valuable classroom experience and grow your leadership skills in a fun and supportive community. Receive 100+ hours of training and continued coaching from professional educators. Participate in a summer program with living stipend. Develop skills in presentation, public-speaking, collaboration, and leadership. Teach academic and enrichment classes at one of our affiliate sites. Learn classroom management, instructional strategies, and feedback techniques. Serve with a collaborative group of motivated students, undergraduates, and professionals in a hard-working and fun community.
Please note: This listing is currently not accepting applications.
Member Duties : AmeriCorps members with Breakthrough Collaborative will serve rising 5th-9th grade students in summer academic enrichment programming. The full-day sessions (typically 8:30am to 4pm Monday- Friday) consist of daily 50-minute classes in English, math, science, and social studies (aligned to Common Core State Standards), electives and foreign language, amount to 80 additional learning hours over the summer. Students also participate in field trips, special events, college visits, and career exploration. AmeriCorps members receive two to three weeks of pre-summer training, ongoing professional development throughout the summer, and one week after the summer program to reflect on their success and areas of growth.
Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .
Terms : None
Service Areas : Education , Children/Youth .
Skills : Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Education .
Program Details
- Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
- Program: Breakthrough Collaborative
- Program Start/End Date: 05/01/2026 - 08/31/2026
- Work Schedule: Summer
- Education level: Some college
- Languages: English
- Age Requirement: Minimum: 17 Maximum: None
- Contact: Jane Atkinson, PO Box 71420, Oakland CA 94612, 415-442-0600, jatkinson@breakthroughcollaborative.org
- Program Locations: MASSACHUSETTS , CALIFORNIA , MINNESOTA , PENNSYLVANIA , COLORADO , KENTUCKY Boston , Pittsburgh
- To apply: Phone 415-442-0600, E-mail jatkinson@breakthroughcollaborative.org, Website https://www.breakthroughcollaborative.org/teach/