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Join City Year as a Student Success Coach and Mentor!

About City Year

City Year is a dynamic AmeriCorps program dedicated to empowering students in schools. Our teams of AmeriCorps members play a critical role in nurturing academic success and creating supportive learning environments, ensuring students receive a quality education while developing the necessary skills to thrive in their communities.

Your Impact as a City Year AmeriCorps Member

In this vital role, you will serve as a coach and mentor to elementary, middle, and/or high school students, supporting their academic achievements, attendance, and personal development. You will closely monitor individual student progress and collaborate with teachers to create impactful instructional experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with students in small groups and one-on-one to foster academic coaching and skill development.
• Implement targeted literacy and math initiatives tailored to each student's learning level, encouraging engagement and assignment completion.
• Develop and maintain an effective behavior management system within the classroom.
• Enhance interpersonal skills by incorporating proven learning strategies, including practice, reflection, and repetition.
• Collaborate with educators to track and analyze student progress using City Year's student data system.
• Create a safe, engaging, and healthy classroom environment in partnership with teachers.
• Contribute to whole school initiatives designed to boost student and family engagement.
• Lead or support after-school programming, including academic enrichment, recreation, and leadership development.
• Organize and participate in events recognizing student achievements in various areas such as literacy and behavior.

Benefits of Serving with City Year

As a member, you will enjoy comprehensive benefits, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Curalinc Employee Assistance Program
• Talkspace Therapy Program
• A free 3-year membership to Happier
• Access to a Benefit Advocate Center
• Bi-weekly living stipend
• Workers compensation and relocation support
• Career and university partnership benefits
• City Year/AmeriCorps Uniform provisions

AmeriCorps Benefits

As an AmeriCorps member, additional benefits include:

• Eligibility for the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award*
• Child care assistance provided by AmeriCorps
• Loan forbearance and interest accrual payments for qualifying student loans
• Accrual for the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Eligibility Requirements

We are seeking passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference. To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
• Be between the ages of 17-25 by July 1, 2025
• Have a GED, high school diploma, or some college experience
• Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps program
• Agree to a background check
• Be available to start in July/August 2025 (exact date varies by location)

How to Apply

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey of service and mentorship, please submit your application online. For additional information about the role, visit our website.