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School-Based Academic Tutor and Mentor

Posted 3 days ago

city yearTopeka (KS)

SENIORITY

Junior

SALARY

$38000 - 46000 per year

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About the role

As an Academic Tutor and Mentor with City Year, you will serve full-time in a public school, providing small-group and one-on-one academic support in core subjects, tracking student progress, and reinforcing classroom learning. You will build positive, mentoring relationships that foster attendance, engagement, and social-emotional growth. Collaborating closely with teachers and your diverse AmeriCorps team, you’ll help create an inclusive, encouraging classroom climate. City Year offers ongoing training, coaching, and leadership development, giving you a pathway to grow while making a meaningful impact on students’ lives every day. Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in core academic subjects Support teachers during class through classroom management and lesson reinforcement Monitor and track student progress, attendance, and engagement data Build positive, mentoring relationships with students to support social-emotional growth Communicate regularly with teachers and school staff about student needs and progress Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, and professional development Help create an inclusive, supportive, and safe learning environment Assist with school-wide initiatives, events, and after-school programs Model positive behavior, leadership, and growth mindset for students Maintain accurate records and comply with school and organizational policies Tutoring in reading and writing Tutoring in math Lesson reinforcement and academic support Classroom management support Student progress monitoring and data tracking Youth mentoring and relationship building Communication with teachers and school staff Basic educational technology use Cultural competence and inclusivity practices Organization and time management Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred Prior experience working with K-12 students preferred Background check and clearance to work in schools AmeriCorps eligibility (if applicable) Training in youth development or education (preferred)

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