Academic Tutor & Mentor (Entry Level, Paid, Full-time)

About the role

City Year, an AmeriCorps program, helps students succeed by providing support to students, classrooms, and the whole school. City Year AmeriCorps members focus on coaching and mentoring students in elementary, middle, and high schools.

Role and responsibilities

• Coach and mentor students individually and in small groups.
• Develop literacy and/or math skills through various learning activities tailored to each student's level.
• Create and implement a behavior management system for students.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to monitor and analyze student progress.
• Create an engaging, safe, and healthy classroom environment.
• Support extended day and virtual programming for students.
• Create, lead, or co-lead events or programs to recognize student achievements.

Qualifications

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
• Be between 17 and 25 years old by July 1, 2025.
• Have a GED, high school diploma, some college experience, or a college degree.
• Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program.
• Agree to and complete a background check.
• Be able to start City Year by July/August 2025.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Curalinc Employee Assistance Program.
• Talkspace therapy program.
• Free 3-year membership to Happier Benefit Advocate Center.
• Bi-weekly living stipend.
• Workers' compensation.
• Relocation support.
• AmeriCorps Segal Education Award.
• Child care benefits.
• Loan forbearance and interest accrual payments for qualified student loans.
• Income-based loan repayment plan (IBR).
• U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

Pay and schedule

The pay and schedule vary by location but typically include a bi-weekly living stipend and a comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

The schedule varies by location but typically includes a mix of in-school and out-of-school hours, including extended day and virtual programming.

How to apply

To apply, visit https://joincityyear.force.com/TX_CommunitiesSelfReg and submit your completed application online. For more information, visit https://www.cityyear.org/apply-now.