Academic Tutor & Mentor (Entry Level, Paid, Full-time)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSouth Watkins Road, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80137, United States
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 entire school community. Our mission is to ensure that students receive a high-quality education that equips them with the skills and mindset necessary to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
About the Role
As a City Year AmeriCorps Member, you will serve as a student success coach and mentor for elementary, middle, and/or high school students. This is a paid, full-time position focused on coaching and mentoring to help students achieve academic success, improve attendance, and develop positive behaviors.
You will work closely with partner teachers and school staff to plan and monitor individual student progress. Your day will involve collaborating on whole-class instruction, facilitating breakout spaces, and providing in-class student assistance. While experience in these specific tasks is not required, you will receive 2-4 weeks of training at the beginning of the year to prepare you for service. You will be supported every step of the way as you help students earn academic success and develop interpersonal skills through proven strategies of learning, practice, reflection, and repetition.
Hiring Process
To apply, visit the City Year application portal at joincityyear.force.com and submit your completed application online. For additional information on the application process, please visit cityyear.org.
Our Culture
City Year AmeriCorps members are as varied as the communities we serve. We are looking for individuals who want to build themselves, give back, and are ready to change the world. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (ages 17-25 by July 1, 2025) with a GED, high school diploma, some college experience, or a college degree.
Work location
Work model: On-site
South Watkins Road, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80137, United States
Colorado
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_circleSupport whole school initiatives including extended day programming and student clubs
- check_circleCo-lead events that recognize student growth in math, literacy, attendance, and behavior
- check_circleCoach and mentor elementary, middle, and high school students to improve academic success and attendance
- check_circleCreate an engaging, safe, and healthy classroom environment in collaboration with teachers
- 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 an 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
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Skills, education and keywords
Education: High school diploma or GED, some college experience, or college degree.
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Day-to-day, the Academic Tutor & Mentor (Entry Level, Paid, Full-time) at City Year will develop literacy and math skills through varied learning activities and assignment support; collaborate with teachers to monitor individual student progress and analyze data; support whole school initiatives including extended day programming and student clubs; and co-lead events that recognize student growth in math, literacy, attendance, and behavior.
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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 an 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 South Watkins Road, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80137, 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, some college experience, or college degree.
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