Academic Tutor and Mentor — Bellevue, WA at City Year

About City Year

City Year is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to helping students across schools succeed. Our teams of AmeriCorps members provide comprehensive support to students, classrooms, and the whole school environment. Our mission is to ensure that students receive a high-quality education that prepares them with the skills and mindset to thrive and contribute to their communities.

About the Role

As a Student Success Coach and Mentor, your service will focus on coaching and mentoring elementary, middle, and/or high school students. You will partner with teachers and school staff to help students earn academic success, improve attendance, and develop positive behaviors. This role is designed for those who want to build themselves, give back, and are ready to change the world.

You will work with identified students one-on-one and in small groups, developing literacy and math skills while encouraging assignment completion. You will also create and implement behavior management systems and foster interpersonal skills through proven strategies of learning, practice, reflection, and repetition. Beyond the classroom, you will support whole-school initiatives by conducting extended day and virtual programming, including academic enrichment, homework support, recreation, and leadership development.

Experience in these specific tasks is not required. We provide 2-4 weeks of training at the beginning of the year to support you, and you will work with partner teachers every step of the way.

Hiring Process

To apply, visit our website and submit your completed application online. For more information on the application process or the role itself, please visit our official website.

Equal Opportunity

City Year AmeriCorps members are as varied as the communities we serve. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We are looking for U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (ages 17-25 by July 1, 2025) who have a GED, high school diploma, some college experience, or a college degree. Please note that those with DACA status are not eligible at this time.

Work location

Work model: On-site

102nd Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, King County, Washington, 98004, United States

Bellevue, Washington

Key Responsibilities

check_circleDevelop literacy and math skills through varied learning activities and assignment support
check_circleCollaborate with teachers to monitor individual student progress and analyze data
check_circleCo-lead events and programs that recognize student growth in math, literacy, and behavior
check_circleCoach and mentor elementary, middle, and high school students to improve academic success and attendance
check_circleSupport whole school initiatives by conducting extended day and virtual programming
check_circleCreate and implement behavior management systems for students

Requirements

verifiedU.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
verifiedAge 17-25 by July 1, 2025
verifiedGED, high school diploma, some college, or college degree
verifiedNo more than three terms in AmeriCorps state or national program
verifiedPass background check
verifiedAvailable to begin July/August 2025

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurancecheck_circleCuralinc Employee Assistance Programcheck_circleTalkspace Therapy Programcheck_circleFree 3-year membership to HappierBi-weekly living stipend

Skills, education and keywords

Education: High school diploma or GED required, or some college experience, or college degree.

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A Academic Tutor & Mentor (Entry Level, Paid, Full-time) at City Year is responsible for the following: Develop literacy and math skills through varied learning activities and assignment support; Collaborate with teachers to monitor individual student progress and analyze data; Co-lead events and programs that recognize student growth in math, literacy, and behavior; and Coach and mentor elementary, middle, and high school students to improve academic success and attendance.

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To qualify for the Academic Tutor & Mentor (Entry Level, Paid, Full-time) at City Year position, applicants should have: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident; Age 17-25 by July 1, 2025; GED, high school diploma, some college, or college degree; No more than three terms in AmeriCorps state or national program; Pass background check; and Available to begin July/August 2025.

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Academic Tutor & Mentor (Entry Level, Paid, Full-time) at City Year is based in 102nd Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, King County, Washington, 98004, United States. This is a on-site role.

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City Year has listed this Academic Tutor & Mentor (Entry Level, Paid, Full-time) role as on-site.

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Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or GED required, or some college experience, or college degree.

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Academic Tutor & Mentor (Entry Level, Paid, Full-time) at City Year is part of the teaching job category on Recrutus.

Academic Tutor & Mentor (Entry Level, Paid, Full-time)