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City Year is seeking an Academic Tutor to support students’ academic and social-emotional growth in partner public schools. In this full-time role, you will provide small-group and one-on-one tutoring in core subjects, track student progress, and collaborate with teachers to align support with classroom instruction. You will serve as a mentor and positive role model, helping students build confidence, set goals, and develop effective learning habits. City Year offers robust training, ongoing coaching, and a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to social justice, leadership development, and your professional growth. Provide academic tutoring in core subjects (e.g., math, reading, writing) during and after the school day Mentor students to build social-emotional skills, confidence, and engagement in learning Support teachers in the classroom through small-group instruction and individualized support Monitor and track student progress using basic data and reporting tools Help design and lead enrichment, homework help, and intervention sessions Foster an inclusive, safe, and encouraging classroom climate aligned with City Year values Communicate regularly with school staff and City Year teammates about student needs Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and professional development Engage families and community partners when appropriate to support student success Model professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to social justice and equity Academic tutoring (K–12) Classroom support techniques Lesson and activity facilitation Student mentoring and relationship-building Basic data tracking and progress monitoring Behavior management and de-escalation basics Communication with teachers and school staff Time management and organization Use of educational technology tools (e.g., Google Workspace, learning platforms) Cultural competency and working with diverse communities Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k City Year AmeriCorps member eligibility Background check clearance Experience working with K–12 youth (preferred) Tutoring or mentoring experience (preferred) Basic child safeguarding training (upon hire)

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Level

Junior

Salary

$30000 - 35000 per year

Location

Hyattsville, MD

Occupation

Tutors

Industry

Exam Preparation and Tutoring

Posted

yesterday

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