As an Academic Tutor and Mentor with City Year, you’ll serve in a partner public school, providing academic support, mentoring, and positive encouragement to students. Working on a diverse AmeriCorps team, you’ll lead small-group and one-on-one tutoring, monitor student progress, and help create an inclusive, engaging classroom environment. You’ll collaborate with teachers, model social-emotional skills, and participate in school-wide initiatives. City Year offers ongoing training, leadership development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ success and your own professional growth. Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in core subjects to assigned students Support teachers with classroom activities, lesson implementation, and behavior management Build positive, mentoring relationships that promote students’ social-emotional growth Track and report student attendance, engagement, and academic progress Collaborate with fellow AmeriCorps members and school staff on student support plans Facilitate or assist with after-school programs, enrichment activities, and homework help Participate in City Year training, coaching, and leadership development sessions Communicate regularly with supervisors about student needs and progress Help create an inclusive, welcoming classroom and school climate Support school events and family engagement activities as needed Small-group and one-on-one instruction Classroom support and behavior management Lesson and activity facilitation Data tracking and basic progress monitoring Written and verbal communication Basic educational technology (e.g., Google Classroom, learning platforms) Time management and organization Culturally responsive communication Youth mentoring and relationship-building Collaboration and teamwork in school settings Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Prior tutoring or mentoring experience (paid or volunteer) preferred Experience working with K-12 students or in youth development settings preferred AmeriCorps eligibility requirements (U.S. citizen or legal resident, background checks) Basic first aid/CPR certification a plus Training in culturally responsive or trauma-informed practices a plus
