- Company: City Year
- Location: Annandale, Virginia
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Join City Year as an entry-level Academic Tutor & Mentor in Annandale, Virginia. This full-time, paid AmeriCorps service opportunity places you directly in schools where you'll make a measurable difference in student success. As part of a dedicated team, you'll combine tutoring, mentoring, and whole-school support to help students achieve academically and grow personally.
About the Role
City Year is an AmeriCorps program that partners with schools to address student engagement and achievement gaps. In this entry-level position, you'll serve as both an academic tutor and mentor, working alongside teachers and school staff to provide comprehensive support. You'll build meaningful relationships with students while helping them develop the academic skills, confidence, and resilience needed to succeed in and beyond the classroom.
What You'll Do
- Provide small-group and one-on-one tutoring in core academic subjects aligned with school curriculum
- Support classroom instruction and help implement evidence-based teaching strategies with educators
- Mentor students on academic progress, personal development, and goal-setting
- Collaborate with teachers to identify students needing additional support and monitor their progress
- Participate in whole-school initiatives that promote student engagement and positive school climate
- Build supportive, trusting relationships with students to boost their confidence and motivation
- Help narrow opportunity gaps and expand access to high-quality education
What We're Looking For
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Genuine commitment to supporting student learning and educational equity
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, school staff, and fellow AmeriCorps members
- Reliability and flexibility to adapt to school community needs
- Enthusiasm for tutoring and mentoring students of various backgrounds
- Reliable transportation within Fairfax County
- Passion for making a direct impact on student outcomes
About City Year
City Year is a proven AmeriCorps program dedicated to helping students stay engaged and on track to graduate. By placing AmeriCorps members as tutors and mentors directly within schools, City Year strengthens student persistence, academic achievement, and school success.
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- Role Academic Tutor & Mentor (Entry Level, Paid, Full-time)
- Employer City Year
- Location Annandale, Virginia
- Type Full Time
- Posted July 5, 2026
- Apply by August 8, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (334 words)
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- Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
- Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
- Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
- Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
- Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
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