Cast Member

City Year seeks Ameri Corps Members to serve full-time in public schools, supporting students' academic and social-emotional growth. In this education-focused role, you'll provide tutoring, mentor students, assist in classrooms, and lead small-group interventions. You'll collaborate with school staff and a diverse team to create a positive learning environment. City Year offers comprehensive training, leadership development, and exposure to education and youth development careers in a mission-driven, inclusive culture dedicated to advancing educational equity.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support to teachers through tutoring, behavior support, and classroom assistance
• Deliver one-on-one and small-group tutoring in core subjects such as math and English/language arts
• Build positive, mentoring relationships with students to encourage engagement and attendance
• Support implementation of social-emotional learning activities and positive school climate initiatives
• Track and document student progress toward academic and behavioral goals
• Communicate regularly with teammates, school staff, and City Year supervisors on student support plans
• Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and professional development sessions
• Assist with school events, family engagement activities, and after-school programs as needed
• Model inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive behavior with all students and staff
• Collaborate within a diverse team to achieve corps and school wide service goals

Required Skills

• Tutoring and academic support
• Classroom management support
• Youth mentoring and relationship-building
• Basic data tracking and documentation
• Communication with students, families, and school staff
• Team collaboration and conflict resolution
• Cultural competence and inclusivity
• Time management and reliability
• Basic computer skills (email, spreadsheets, data systems)
• Facilitation of small-group activities