Paid AmeriCorps Mentor: Student Success Coach

City Year; Tyngsborough (MA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Relocation support

Bi-weekly living stipend

City Year / AmeriCorps uniform parts

Job summary

City Year AmeriCorps members coach and mentor students to boost academic success, attendance, and behavior. You will support teachers with instruction and student progress, planning targeted activities and contributing to a safe, engaging classroom environment.

You will participate in 2–4 weeks of training, work with school staff and teachers, and receive a bi-weekly living stipend and benefits typical for City Year locations.

Qualifications

• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; authorization to work in the U.S. required.
• 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 AmeriCorps terms.
• Agree to and complete a background check.
• Be able to begin City Year by July/August 2025.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring students to earn academic success and improve attendance.
• Plan and monitor individual student progress and support teachers in class activities.
• Help develop positive behaviors and interpersonal skills in students.
• Engage with families and school staff to support whole-school initiatives.

Job description

City Year AmeriCorps members coach and mentor students to boost academic success, attendance, and behavior. You will support teachers with instruction and student progress, planning targeted activities and contributing to a safe, engaging classroom environment.

You will participate in 2–4 weeks of training, work with school staff and teachers, and receive a bi-weekly living stipend and benefits typical for City Year locations.