Academic Tutor and Mentor – K-12 Education

As an Academic Tutor and Mentor with City Year in the Education, Training & E-Learning department, you’ll work full-time in partner public schools to support student success. In this role, you will provide small-group and one-on-one academic tutoring, track student progress, and collaborate with teachers to reinforce classroom instruction. You will also mentor students, model positive behavior, and help lead after-school or enrichment activities. City Year offers a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on social justice, leadership development, and personal growth, along with robust training and professional development to advance your career in education. Provide one-on-one and small-group academic tutoring in core subjects such as math and literacy Collaborate with classroom teachers to reinforce lesson objectives and classroom activities Monitor, record, and report student progress and engagement using established tools Mentor students by building positive, consistent relationships and modeling constructive behavior Support classroom management and create a safe, inclusive learning environment Assist in planning and leading after-school, enrichment, or homework-support programs Communicate regularly with school staff and City Year team members about student needs Participate in City Year training, coaching, and professional development sessions Engage families and caregivers as appropriate to support student success Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on equity, social justice, and student achievement Tutoring in math Tutoring in literacy/reading Classroom support and management Data entry and student progress tracking Lesson reinforcement and academic intervention Youth mentoring and relationship-building Communication with educators and staff Basic educational technology (e.g., Google Workspace, learning platforms) Time management and organizational skills Cultural responsiveness and equity-focused practice Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Experience working with K–12 youth (volunteering, tutoring, or mentoring) Background check eligibility for school-based work Basic training in child or youth development (formal or informal) Ability to commit to a full school-year service term AmeriCorps eligibility (if applicable in program structure)