City Year is looking for K-12 Academic Tutor and Mentor – Education in South Cheektowaga, NY.
This local job opportunity with ID 3939362639 is live since 2026-11-03 17:21:59.
As an Academic Tutor and Mentor with City Year in the Educational Services industry, you’ll serve full-time on a diverse AmeriCorps team within a partner school. In the Education, Training & E-Learning department, you’ll provide small-group and one-on-one tutoring in core subjects, support classroom instruction, and help track student progress. You’ll also mentor students to build social-emotional skills, lead enrichment activities, and collaborate with teachers and teammates. City Year offers robust training, professional development, and a collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on social justice, leadership, and student success. Provide one-on-one and small-group academic tutoring in core subjects (e.g., math, English) during and after school. Support classroom teachers with lesson reinforcement, behavior management, and student engagement. Mentor students to build social-emotional skills, goal-setting habits, and confidence in school. Monitor and record student progress using established tools and share updates with teachers and team leads. Facilitate or assist with after-school programs, enrichment clubs, and family engagement events. Collaborate with a diverse AmeriCorps team and school staff to plan interventions aligned to school goals. Participate in City Year trainings, coaching, and professional development sessions. Model positive behavior, punctuality, and a growth mindset for students and teammates. Communicate regularly with students, teachers, and staff in a professional and culturally responsive manner. Support school-wide activities such as assemblies, testing days, and positive school climate initiatives. K–12 tutoring Classroom support Student mentoring Youth development Behavior management support Basic data tracking and reporting Lesson reinforcement and homework help Communication with students and staff Culturally responsive practice Collaboration and teamwork Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Eligibility to serve as an AmeriCorps member (U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident) Ability to pass background checks required for work in K–12 schools Experience in tutoring, mentoring, or youth development preferred Training or coursework in education, youth development, or psychology a plus Bilingual skills a plus5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
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