Cast Member

City Year seeks AmeriCorps Members to serve full-time in public schools, supporting students' academic and social-emotional growth. In this education-focused role, you'll provide tutoring, mentor students, assist in classrooms, and lead small-group interventions. You'll collaborate with school staff and a diverse team to create a positive learning environment. City Year offers comprehensive training, leadership development, and exposure to education and youth development careers in a mission-driven, inclusive culture dedicated to advancing educational equity.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class academic support in math and literacy under the guidance of teachers
• Tutor students one-on-one and in small groups to reinforce key concepts
• Build positive, consistent relationships with students to support social-emotional development
• Track and document student progress and participation using program tools
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and teammates to plan and deliver interventions
• Support school-wide initiatives, events, and positive school climate activities
• Assist with after-school or enrichment programs, as assigned
• Participate in ongoing City Year and Ameri
• Corps trainings and professional development
• Communicate with families and caregivers to support student engagement, when appropriate
• Model City Year's values of service, inclusion, and social justice in the school community

Required Skills

• Tutoring and academic support (K-12)
• Classroom support and behavior management
• Youth mentorship and relationship-building
• Basic data tracking and progress monitoring
• Communication with students, staff, and families
• Team collaboration in school settings
• Time management and reliability in full-time service
• Cultural competence and working with diverse communities
• Basic computer skills (email, data entry, online learning tools)
• Facilitation of small group activities and enrichment programs