K-12 Academic Tutor and Mentor

As an Academic Tutor and Mentor with City Year, you will work full-time in a partner school to support students’ academic and social-emotional growth. You’ll provide small-group and one-on-one tutoring, monitor student progress, and reinforce classroom instruction in core subjects. As part of a diverse AmeriCorps team, you will build positive relationships with students, collaborate with teachers, and help create an inclusive, engaging learning environment. City Year offers training, coaching, and leadership development to support your professional growth while you make a direct impact in education. Provide one-on-one and small-group academic tutoring in core subjects during and after school Support teachers with classroom activities, lesson reinforcement, and student engagement Monitor, track, and report student progress and attendance using basic data tools Build positive, mentoring relationships with students to support social-emotional development Collaborate with a diverse AmeriCorps team and school staff to plan and deliver interventions Assist with homework help, enrichment, and after-school or extended learning programs Communicate regularly with teachers and supervisors about student needs and progress Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and professional development sessions Support school-wide events, family nights, and community-building activities Model inclusive, respectful behavior aligned with City Year’s values and culture K-12 tutoring Classroom support Lesson reinforcement Basic data tracking and progress monitoring Written and verbal communication Youth mentoring Classroom management support Time management and organization Collaboration and teamwork Basic educational technology (e.g., Google Workspace, learning platforms) Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, social sciences, or related field preferred Experience working with K-12 students in school or youth development settings Training in tutoring, literacy, or math intervention methods preferred Knowledge of classroom management strategies Cultural competency and experience in diverse school communities Background check eligibility for working with students AmeriCorps eligibility (if applicable to the role) CPR/First Aid certification a plus