City Year is a national nonprofit organization that partners with public schools to support student and school success. Founded in 1988, it is a member of the AmeriCorps national service network, indicating a structured, service year model for its core staff.
The organization deploys teams of young adult AmeriCorps members into systemically under resourced schools. Their work focuses on providing holistic student support, which includes in class tutoring, mentorship, and fostering a positive school climate to help students stay on track to graduate.
Based on its hiring for Tutor / Academic Mentor roles across multiple cities, City Year appears to be an employer built around fixed term service commitments, offering hands on experience in education and community development. This pattern suggests a workplace culture centered on teamwork, direct impact, and professional development for those beginning careers in education, social work, or nonprofit leadership.