Paid Part-Time Afterschool 26/27 Positions (AmeriCrops)

Emerald Youth Foundation • Knoxville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Emerald Youth Foundation has multiple paid positions available in their JustLead afterschool programs across the city of Knoxville, TN for the upcoming 26/27 school year. This is a great opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. It’s a chance to apply your skills and ideals toward helping others and meeting critical needs in the community - Knoxville. It is not employment, but national service. Positions start as early as August 3, 2026 until full. Anticipated end date is April 30, 2027. Three kinds of AmeriCorps positions are available afterschool with Emerald Youth this upcoming school year. Ideal availability is between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Due to the timing of AmeriCorps funding for the 26/27 project year, candidates selected and available to start on time (early August) for these positions would begin as hourly paid ($14/hour) employees and then change over formally to the title of AmeriCorps and begin receiving all applicable benefits mentioned above around August 17th once AmeriCorps funding is officially awarded. The hourly rate will cease once the change from employee to AmeriCorps happens. Emerald Youth Foundation has certain expectations of their employees, both on and off "the clock." Please THOROUGHLY review the link below before applying as you will be expected to sign this agreement of personal standards on your first day and adhere to them for the duration of your Employment Emerald Youth Agreement of Personal Standards. Regarding AmeriCorps members, it is Emerald Youth Foundation's policy to provide service opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin.

Requirements

• Must provide 3 different references (at least 2 professional and 1 personal/character reference). References cannot be family members.
• Must sign the Emerald Youth Agreement of Personal Standards on the first day and adhere to them for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Aspiring teachers
• Fulfill a teaching practicum
• Interested in sports, health, and fitness
• Semester only options may be available

Responsibilities

• Lead varying structured learning and enrichment activities afterschool with elementary and/or middle school students.
• Facilitate components of and implement incentives for elementary and middle school students as part of the on-site afterschool computer learning lab.
• Plan and implement structured health and recreational activities for both elementary and middle school students as part of the afterschool program.

Benefits

• Paid up to $10,125 (living allowance)
• Serve approx. 20 hours afterschool each week
• Receive training through Emerald Youth University
• Participate in fun, team-building activities
• Earn a scholarship of up to $1,956 (education award) to pay tuition or student loans
• Add valuable service experience to your resume

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees