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, improving their academic performance, attendance, and behavior.

Role and responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring elementary, middle, and/or high school students individually and in small groups.
• Developing literacy and/or math skills through various learning activities tailored to each student's level.
• Implementing and managing a behavior management system for students.
• Collaborating with teachers and school staff to collect, record, analyze, and monitor student progress.
• Creating an engaging, safe, and healthy classroom environment in partnership with teachers.
• Supporting whole-school initiatives to increase student engagement and family involvement.
• Conducting extended day and virtual programming for students, including academic enrichment, homework support, recreation, and leadership development.
• Organizing and leading events or programs that recognize and celebrate student growth and achievements.

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 uniform parts.
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.
• Child care benefits paid by AmeriCorps.
• 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.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
• Be between 17-25 years old by July 1, 2025.
• Have a GED or 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.

How to apply

Visit https://joincityyear.force.com/TX_CommunitiesSelfReg to submit your completed application online. For more information, visit City Year's website.