K-12 Academic Tutor and Mentor

As an Academic Tutor and Mentor with City Year, you’ll support students’ success in partner schools through individualized and small-group academic tutoring, mentoring, and classroom engagement. Working within the Education, Training & E-Learning department, you’ll collaborate with teachers and a diverse AmeriCorps team to reinforce classroom instruction, track student progress, and foster positive relationships. City Year’s inclusive, social-justice-driven culture emphasizes leadership development, reflection, and ongoing training. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally while making a measurable impact on student achievement and school climate. Provide one-on-one and small-group academic tutoring in core subjects (e.g., math, English, reading) during and/or after school Build supportive mentoring relationships that promote students’ social-emotional growth, attendance, and engagement Collaborate with classroom teachers to align tutoring support with lesson plans and academic goals Monitor, document, and report student progress using basic data tracking tools Support positive classroom and school-wide culture through behavior reinforcement and modeling Facilitate or assist with enrichment, homework help, and after-school programs Communicate regularly with the City Year team and school staff to coordinate student support strategies Participate in City Year-led training, coaching, and leadership development sessions Contribute to a culturally responsive, inclusive, and equity-focused learning environment Assist with school events, family engagement activities, and community service projects as needed Academic tutoring (reading, writing, math) Lesson reinforcement and study skills coaching Classroom support and behavior management Student mentoring and youth engagement Data entry and basic progress monitoring Use of educational technology and online learning tools Communication with diverse students, families, and staff Organization and time management Culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices Collaboration and teamwork in school settings Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Prior experience in K-12 education or youth programs (preferred) Tutoring or mentoring experience (preferred) Training in classroom management or youth development (preferred) AmeriCorps eligibility (if applicable to program) Background check clearance