Academic Coach and Student Mentor (Entry Level, Paid, Full-time)

Join us as an Academic Coach and Student Mentor (entry level, paid, full-time)

About City Year

City Year is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to helping students succeed in schools. Teams of City Year AmeriCorps members provide essential support to students, classrooms, and entire school communities, ensuring that every student has access to a high-quality education that equips them with the skills and mindset to thrive and positively impact their community.

Your Role

As a City Year AmeriCorps member, you will focus on coaching and mentoring elementary, middle, and high school students. Your mission is to empower students in achieving academic success, improving their attendance, and developing positive behaviors. You will monitor individual student progress and collaborate with teachers to assist in classroom instruction and other in-class activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support academic coaching and interpersonal development for students through one-on-one and small group interactions.
• Develop literacy and math skills by tailoring learning activities to different student levels, answering questions, and motivating them to complete assignments.
• Create and implement effective behavior management systems for students.
• Enhance interpersonal skills using proven strategies involving learning, practice, reflection, and repetition.
• Work closely with teachers and team members to collect and analyze individual student progress data.
• Foster an engaging, safe, and healthy classroom environment in partnership with the teacher.
• Support school-wide initiatives aimed at boosting student and family engagement.
• Help conduct extended day and virtual programming to support students before, during, and after school.
• Create and lead events to celebrate and acknowledge student growth in academics and behavior.

What We Offer

As an AmeriCorps member, you will enjoy a variety of benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Therapy Programs
• Free membership to wellness platforms
• Bi-weekly living stipend
• Relocation support
• Career development resources
• Uniform provisions

AmeriCorps Benefits

You will also be eligible for:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
• Child care benefits
• Loan forbearance for qualified student loans
• Time accrual toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, you should meet the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (DACA status is not eligible)
• Be between 17-25 years old by July 1, 2025
• Hold a GED, high school diploma, or some college experience
• Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps program
• Complete a background check
• Be available to start by July/August 2025 (exact start date depends on location)

How to Apply

If you are eager to build your skills, give back, and make a meaningful difference, we want to hear from you! Visit our application page to submit your completed application.