Student Success Coach & Mentor (Entry-Level)

City Year; Wellington (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Curalinc Employee Assistance Program

Talkspace Therapy Program

Free 3-year Happier membership

Benefit Advocate Center

Bi-weekly living stipend

Workers’ compensation

Relocation support

City Year location-specific benefits

Career and University partnerships and

Job summary

City Year Kansas seeks an entry-level Student Success Coach and Mentor to support students across elementary to high school in academics, attendance, and positive behaviors. You will plan and monitor progress, working with teachers on classroom activities and student support.

You will receive full-time training, guidance from partner teachers, and opportunities to contribute to school initiatives while developing crucially transferable skills.

Qualifications

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
• 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 groups to support academic success, attendance, and positive behaviors
• Plan and monitor individual student progress and collaborate with teachers on in-class activities
• Support extended day and after-school programs, including enrichment, homework help, and clubs
• Contribute to engaging, safe classroom spaces and participate in data collection and reviews of student progress
• Assist with school-wide initiatives to increase engagement with students and families

Education

GED or high school diploma, some college experience, or college degree

Job description

City Year Kansas seeks an entry-level Student Success Coach and Mentor to support students across elementary to high school in academics, attendance, and positive behaviors. You will plan and monitor progress, working with teachers on classroom activities and student support.

You will receive full-time training, guidance from partner teachers, and opportunities to contribute to school initiatives while developing crucially transferable skills.