Student Success Counselor

As a Student Success Coach and Mentor with City Year, you will serve full-time in a partner public school, providing academic and social-emotional support to students. You'll tutor in core subjects, lead small-group interventions, and mentor students to build attendance, engagement, and confidence. Working on a diverse AmeriCorps team, you'll collaborate with teachers, track student progress, and help run after-school and enrichment programs. City Year offers robust training, coaching, and leadership development in a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on educational equity and student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support and small-group tutoring in core academic subjects
• Mentor students to build social-emotional skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging
• Monitor student attendance, engagement, and progress; share updates with school staff
• Assist teachers with classroom activities, behavior support, and learning interventions
• Plan and facilitate after-school or enrichment programs and homework help sessions
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and school partners
• Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and professional development sessions
• Collect and record data on student performance and intervention outcomes
• Support school-wide events, initiatives, and positive school climate efforts
• Collaborate within a diverse Ameri
• Corps team to advance educational equity

Required Skills

• Academic tutoring (math, English, or reading)
• Youth mentoring and relationship-building
• Classroom behavior management support
• Data tracking and basic progress monitoring
• Communication with teachers and school staff
• Cultural competence and working with diverse communities
• Basic conflict resolution and de-escalation
• Facilitation of small groups and activities
• Time management and organization
• Basic technology skills (email, spreadsheets, online learning tools)