K–12 Academic Tutor and Mentor – Education Nonprofit

As an Academic Tutor and Mentor at City Year, you’ll work full-time in K–12 classrooms to provide individualized academic and social-emotional support. In partnership with teachers, you’ll tutor students in core subjects, lead small-group interventions, track progress, and help create an engaging, inclusive learning environment. You’ll model leadership and growth mindset, support attendance and behavior initiatives, and build strong relationships with students and families. City Year offers robust training, coaching, and a collaborative team culture focused on educational equity and student success. Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in core academic subjects (e.g., math, reading, writing) during and after the school day Support classroom teachers by assisting with instruction, activities, and classroom management Monitor and track student progress using established tools, data, and school-based assessments Build positive, mentoring relationships that promote students’ social-emotional development and leadership skills Encourage regular attendance and positive behavior through check-ins, goal setting, and recognition Help plan and facilitate enrichment, intervention, and homework-support sessions Communicate regularly with teachers, school staff, and families about student needs and growth Participate in City Year trainings, professional development, and team meetings Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive culture that advances educational equity and social justice Uphold school and City Year policies, including student safety and confidentiality Academic tutoring (reading, writing, math) Lesson and activity planning Classroom management support Student progress monitoring and data entry Educational technology tools (e.g., learning platforms, spreadsheets) Youth development and mentoring Small-group facilitation Behavior and attendance support strategies Communication with students, teachers, and families Cultural competence and inclusive practices Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field (or equivalent experience) Prior experience tutoring or mentoring K–12 students (volunteer or paid) Familiarity with AmeriCorps service or other national service programs is a plus Background check clearance for working in K–12 schools Basic training in classroom management or youth development (preferred) Bilingual skills in English and another language (preferred)