Academic Tutor

City Year is seeking an Academic Tutor to support students' academic and social-emotional growth in partner public schools. In this full-time role, you will provide small-group and one-on-one tutoring in core subjects, track student progress, and collaborate with teachers to align support with classroom instruction. You will serve as a mentor and positive role model, helping students build confidence, set goals, and develop effective learning habits. City Year offers robust training, ongoing coaching, and a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to social justice, leadership development, and your professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group academic tutoring in core subjects (e.g., math, English, reading) during and after school.
• Mentor students to build social-emotional skills, including goal-setting, self-confidence, and positive behavior.
• Support classroom teachers with lesson reinforcement, classroom management, and student engagement activities.
• Monitor and document student progress, attendance, and participation, using data to adjust support strategies.
• Facilitate homework help sessions, enrichment activities, and academic interventions for students needing additional support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students, families, teachers, and school staff.
• Participate in ongoing City Year training, professional development, and reflective practice sessions.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of Ameri
• Corps members to plan and deliver school-wide initiatives and events.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful school climate that aligns with City Year's values of social justice and equity.
• Represent City Year and the partner school professionally within the community.

Required Skills

• Academic tutoring (K-12)
• Lesson reinforcement and homework support
• Classroom support and behavior management
• Student progress monitoring and basic data tracking
• Youth mentoring and coaching
• Communication with teachers and school staff
• Basic educational technology and online learning tools
• Facilitation of small-group sessions
• Time management and organization
• Cultural competency in diverse school settings