YPIE Jersey City Essay Coach
About YPIE
Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE) partners with students to ensure they are ready for, enroll in, and complete college. We confront the challenges of low-income, urban school districts by providing families with equitable access to the critical tools and services necessary for college success.
Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE) was founded in 2007 to bring innovative solutions to the historically under-resourced Yonkers Public Schools. Initially providing college support to 12th grade Yonkers students, YPIE expanded its model to include College Readiness, College Access, and College Persistence programming, serving 1,200 students each year from 9th grade through college.
In fall 2023, YPIE introduced YPIE Jersey City, replicating its college success model for public school students in Jersey City.
YPIE has put a college degree within reach for thousands of students. Our work with students and families is a partnership. We make a commitment to students to ensure we do everything we can to support them on a journey to college success.
Position Overview
Our YPIE students have tremendous stories to share! YPIE Essay Coaches provide support to our high school juniors and seniors as they write their college essays, a critical part of the college application process. Essay Coaches work closely with and under the guidance of the YPIE College Advisors assigned to Dickinson and Lincoln High Schools in Jersey City. Training and support is provided to Essay Coaches throughout the essay writing process, with regular benchmark checkpoints to ensure that the process is staying on track.
Essay Coaches can choose to volunteer for one or more of these 10-week sessions:
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Spring Season - April to June
Summer Season - July to August
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Fall Season - September to November
Essay Coaches can choose to meet with their students virtually (video/phone calls) or in person at the YPIE College Zone (campus of St. Peter's University).
Essay Coach Responsibilities
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Assist students in brainstorming topics, drafting, and revising college essay
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Ensure students’ voices are expressed and honored throughout the writing process
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Follow directions provided by YPIE staff regarding the essay writing process
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Meet consistently with students and notify YPIE staff if meetings become inconsistent
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Regularly update benchmark tracking document to ensure process remains on track
Requirements
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Sense of humor, positive mindset, and persistent attitude
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Reflective listening and respectful communication skills
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Desire to invest in the life of a young person
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Strong writing/editing skills
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Ability to attend scheduled YPIE trainings via Zoom
