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K–12 Academic Tutor and Mentor – Education

Posted 3 days ago

city yearTopeka (KS)

SENIORITY

Junior

SALARY

$34000 - 42000 per year

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About the role

As an Academic Tutor and Mentor with City Year in the Educational Services industry, you will serve in K–12 public schools, providing small-group and one-on-one academic support, in-class assistance, and mentoring to help students stay on track in core subjects. Working within the Education, Training & E-Learning department, you’ll collaborate with teachers, track student progress, and lead enrichment activities that build social-emotional skills. At City Year, you’ll join an inclusive, mission-driven team committed to social justice, leadership development, and personal growth, with ongoing training and professional development to support your impact and career. Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in core academic subjects during and after school. Support classroom instruction by collaborating with teachers and reinforcing lesson objectives. Mentor students to build social-emotional skills, confidence, and positive school engagement. Monitor and track student progress, attendance, and behavior; share updates with educators and staff. Lead or support enrichment, homework help, and study sessions. Assist with classroom management and create an encouraging, inclusive learning environment. Participate in regular training, coaching, and professional development sessions. Engage families and school staff as partners in student success when appropriate. Contribute to a collaborative, equity-focused team culture within the school. Support school-wide events, activities, and initiatives that promote student achievement. Subject-matter tutoring in math, reading, and/or writing Classroom support and instructional assistance Student mentoring and youth development Behavior management and positive reinforcement strategies Data tracking and basic progress monitoring Lesson reinforcement and guided practice facilitation Communication with students, teachers, and families Basic educational technology and learning platforms Cultural competency and working with diverse student populations Organization, time management, and documentation Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Prior experience working with youth or in schools (preferred) Tutoring, teaching assistant, or mentoring experience (preferred) AmeriCorps eligibility requirements (U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident) Background check clearance to work with students

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