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

Emerald Youth Foundation • Knoxville, TN

8d • 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. We've unpacked the AmeriCorps positions, living allowance, and education award amounts in more detail below. Positions start as early as August 3, 2026 until full. Anticipated end date is either April 30, 2027 or May 7, 2027.

Requirements

• Three Different References are Needed!
• At least 2 of your references should be professional and 1 should be a personal/character reference.
• A total of 3 different reference forms (completed by 3 different individuals) should be returned via the provided online link.
• References CANNOT be family members.
• Review the Emerald Youth Agreement of Personal Standards before applying.
• Sign the agreement of personal standards on your first day and adhere to them for the duration of your service.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal availability is between the hours of (ideally) 2:00 and 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
• Semester only options are 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

• GET PAID up to $9,125 (called a living allowance - LA) and serve approx. 20 hours afterschool each week.
• RECEIVE TRAINING through Emerald Youth University and participate in fun, team-building activities.
• EARN A SCHOLARSHIP OF up to $1,956 (called an education award - EA) 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