Academic Tutor & Mentor (Entry Level, Paid, Full-time) at City Year | Providence, RI

City Year

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

Providence, RI (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive student coaching and school-wide support as a City Year AmeriCorps member, focusing on literacy/math and behavior management, starting by summer 2025.

Support 1:1 and small-group coaching and progress tracking.
Must-have: Be 17-25 by July 1, 2025 and able to start by summer.
Standout: Includes Segal Education Award and AmeriCorps benefits.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Experience in all these tasks is not necessary. We provide 2-4 weeks of training at the beginning of the year to support you. Plus, you will work with partner teachers and school staff every step of the way.
Support academic coaching and interpersonal development for students: 1:1 and in small groups
Develop literacy and/or math skills varying learning activities by student level, answering student questions and encouraging assignment completion
Create and implement a behavior management system for students
Develop interpersonal skills throughout their day, using proven strategies of learning, practicing, reflection and repetition
Collaborate with teachers and team members to collect, record, analyze and monitor individual student progress, participating in facilitated reviews of student data collected and entered into City Year’s student data system
Create an engaging, safe and healthy classroom space in collaboration with the teacher
Support Whole School initiatives to increase engagement with students and families: Support and/or conduct extended day and virtual programming for students before, during and after school including, but not limited to, academic enrichment and intervention, homework support, recreation and student clubs, service learning, and leadership development
Create, support and/or co-lead events or programs that recognize and appreciate student growth and/or achievement in math, literacy, attendance, and behavior

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (Authorization to work in the U.S. is not sufficient. Those with DACA status unfortunately are not eligible at this time)
Be 17-25 by July 1, 2025
Have a GED or high school diploma, some college experience, or college degree
Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program*
Agree to and complete a background check
Be able to begin City Year by July/August 2025 (specific start date varies by location)

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Curalinc Employee Assistance Program
Talkspace Therapy Program
Free 3-year membership to Happier
Benefit Advocate Center
Bi-weekly living stipend
Workers’ compensation
Relocation support
Benefits specific to City Year location
Career and University partnerships and scholarships

City Year

City Year helps students and schools succeed, while preparing the next generation of leaders. City Year AmeriCorps members provide support to students, classrooms and the whole school. Schools that partner with City Year are up to two to three times more likely to improve in English and math assessments, and the more time students spend with AmeriCorps members, the more they improve on skills that help students thrive in school and contribute to their community. A proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network, City Year is supported by AmeriCorps, local school districts and private philanthropy. City Year partners with public schools in 29 communities across the U.S. and through international affiliates in the U.K. and South Africa.

Founded in 1988

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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