K-12 Academic Tutor and Mentor

As an Academic Tutor and Mentor with City Year, you will serve in public schools to support students’ academic and social-emotional growth. Working full-time on a diverse AmeriCorps team, you’ll provide small-group and one-on-one tutoring, reinforce classroom instruction, track student progress, and help create an inclusive, engaging learning environment. You will collaborate with teachers, participate in professional development, and model leadership and social justice values while building strong, supportive relationships with students. Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in core subjects to K-12 students during and after school Support classroom instruction by reinforcing lessons and helping manage learning activities Monitor and document student progress, attendance, and engagement using school or program tools Build positive, mentoring relationships that promote students’ confidence and social-emotional skills Collaborate with teachers and school staff to identify student needs and adjust support plans Facilitate or assist with enrichment, homework help, and academic intervention sessions Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and professional development sessions Contribute to a culturally responsive, inclusive, and safe school climate Communicate regularly with team members and supervisors about student progress and challenges Model leadership, service, and social justice values in daily interactions with students and the school community Small-group and one-on-one tutoring Classroom support and facilitation Student progress monitoring and documentation Basic data entry and use of educational software Lesson reinforcement and academic intervention techniques Behavior management and de-escalation basics Time management and organizational skills Written and verbal communication with educators and students Culturally responsive and inclusive instructional practices Collaboration within diverse teams Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k AmeriCorps eligibility (US citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident) Background check clearance for working with youth Experience working with K-12 students (paid or volunteer) Training or coursework in education, tutoring, or youth development preferred