Paid AmeriCorps Academic Mentor & Student Success Coach

City Year; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Relocation support

Bi-weekly living stipend

Career and University partnerships and

Job summary

City Year AmeriCorps members coach and mentor students to help them achieve academic success and improve attendance and behavior. Training is provided (2–4 weeks) at the start of the year, with ongoing collaboration with partner teachers and school staff.

You will support extended day and virtual programs, participate in school initiatives, and gain experiences across literacy, math, and student development in a dynamic classroom setting.

Qualifications

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (Authorization to work in the U.S. is not sufficient).
• Be 17-25 by July 1, 2025.
• Have a GED or high school diploma, some college experience, or college degree.
• Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program.
• Agree to and complete a background check.
• Be able to begin City Year by July/August 2025 (start date varies by location).

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor students 1:1 and in small groups.
• Develop literacy and/or math skills with varied activities.
• Create and implement a behavior management system.
• Develop interpersonal skills through daily activities and reflection.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to monitor student progress and data.
• Create an engaging, safe and healthy classroom space with teachers.

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

City Year AmeriCorps members coach and mentor students to help them achieve academic success and improve attendance and behavior. Training is provided (2–4 weeks) at the start of the year, with ongoing collaboration with partner teachers and school staff.

You will support extended day and virtual programs, participate in school initiatives, and gain experiences across literacy, math, and student development in a dynamic classroom setting.