City Year
Join City Year as an Academic Tutor & Mentor in Bell Gardens, Los Angeles County, and make a direct impact on student success. This full-time, entry-level AmeriCorps position offers paid experience working alongside dedicated teams committed to transforming education in underserved communities.
About the Role
As an Academic Tutor & Mentor with City Year, you'll serve as a catalyst for student achievement within local schools. You'll work as part of a purposeful team providing one-on-one and small group academic support, mentorship, and encouragement to help students build confidence and reach their educational potential. Your work will extend beyond tutoring—you'll strengthen classroom dynamics, support teachers, and help create an environment where every student thrives.
What You'll Do
- Deliver personalized tutoring in core academic subjects to help students close learning gaps and master grade-level standards
- Build meaningful mentoring relationships, providing guidance on academics, social skills, and personal growth
- Collaborate with teachers and school staff to identify student needs and align support with classroom instruction
- Track student progress and adjust your approach based on individual learning styles and growth
- Foster a supportive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages participation and celebrates success
- Engage with families and school communities to reinforce student achievement beyond the classroom
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Genuine passion for supporting student learning and development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse students, educators, and families
- Commitment to educational equity and closing opportunity gaps
- Reliability and flexibility to meet the needs of a school community
About City Year
City Year is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to ensuring that students in under-resourced schools receive an excellent, equitable education. Our teams work directly within schools, providing comprehensive support that transforms student outcomes and strengthens entire learning communities. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to serve and lead in an organization changing lives.
How to Apply
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- equity
- Ownership stake in the company, usually in the form of stock options or RSUs, offered in addition to salary.
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Working in Bell Gardens, California
Bell Gardens is a city in the U.S. state of California in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Located in Los Angeles County, the city's population was 39,501 at the 2020 census. Bell Gardens is part of the Gateway Cities Region, a largely urbanized region located in southeastern Los Angeles County.
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