ASU City Year Student Success Coach

City Year; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 636,451 - 906,460; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bereavement leave

401(k) plan eligibility and match

Accrued PTO (part-time)

Training and professional development

ASU tuition discount

Job summary

City Year in Phoenix is seeking an ASU City Year Student Success Coach to mentor elementary and high school students, improving attendance and academic achievement. You will plan, monitor progress, and collaborate with teachers and City Year staff to support student growth.

The position emphasizes data-informed instruction, classroom support, and a commitment to a structured school environment with regular hours.

Qualifications

• Experience applying data and information to support student outcomes.
• Ability to split attention between individuals and groups in school settings.
• Comfort with tracking progress and adjusting instruction based on data.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and one-on-one academic support in literacy and/or math.
• Support student engagement and help create a positive school climate.
• Track student progress and support data-informed instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and City Year staff.
• Participate in training and ongoing development.
• Support fundraising and capacity-building tasks.
• Maintain professionalism and reliability in a structured school environment.

Skills

Delivering Results

Critical Thinking & Analysis

Planning & Execution

Self-Management Accountability

Decision-Making

Adaptability

Relationship Building & Communication

Collaboration & Teamwork

Job description

Position Overview

As an ASU City Year Student Success Coach (ASU SSC), you will coach and mentor elementary and high school students in the Phoenix area, helping them achieve academic success, improve attendance, and develop positive behaviors. You will plan and monitor student progress, support teachers in classroom instruction, and collaborate with schools and City Year staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide small group and one‑on‑one academic support in literacy and/or math.
• Support student engagement and help create a positive school climate.
• Track student progress and support data‑informed instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and City Year staff.
• Participate in training and ongoing development.
• Support fundraising and capacity‑building tasks.
• Maintain professionalism and reliability in a structured school environment.

Competencies

• Delivering Results: Identifies and adopts processes for managing time and information.
• Critical Thinking & Analysis: Analyzes information, considers different perspectives, and makes informed decisions.
• Planning & Execution: Plans, prioritizes, and manages tasks and resources.
• Self‑Management Accountability: Holds self responsible for impact on team and goals.
• Decision‑Making: Identifies problems, explores options, and chooses solutions that maximize positive outcomes.
• Adaptability: Learns from experience and remains effective in changing environments.
• Relationship Building & Communication: Conveys information effectively through listening, written, oral, visual, and contextual expression.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Works together with others to achieve shared goals.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally stand or walk.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read screens and printed materials.
• Hearing ability to participate in conversations and respond to phone calls.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 10–20 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and in writing.

Working Conditions

Operates in a school environment with extended interaction with students and adults; requires occasional travel to school site and training locations. Typical schedule: Monday‑Friday, 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m.; noise level is generally high. Regular use of computers, tablets, and other technology is required.

Hours & Schedule

Part‑time, temporary (limited benefits) position. Staff are scheduled to work up to 28 hours per week during standard school hours, Monday through Friday. Occasional additional hours may be required for training or special events.

Compensation

$20 per hour, 28 hours per week. Pay is bi‑weekly.

Benefits

• Bereavement leave.
• 401(k) plan eligibility and match.
• Accrued PTO (part‑time employees accrue paid sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked).
• Access to training and professional development through City Year and ASU partnerships.
• Tuition discount and credit for service available through ASU.

Eligibility

U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with authorization to work in the U.S.; age 17–25 by July12026; currently enrolled as an ASU Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching & Learning Innovation student; agree to and complete comprehensive background checks.

Equal Opportunity & Employment Terms

Employment at City Year is at‑will. City Year is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.