Job Description
We’re glad you’re considering applying to become an Emerald Youth JustLead Tutor.
Since 1991, Emerald Youth Foundation has worked to support Knoxville’s youth and prepare generations of Godly community leaders. Emerald Youth has engaged more than 30,000 children and young adults in a variety of community programs over nearly three decades. Every year, Emerald Youth serves more than 3,000 children, teens and young adults in the heart of Knoxville through faith, learning and health programs.
Why do we need tutors?
Each year, students in our afterschool programs take the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Assessment to determine their academic strengths and needs. Emerald Youth strives to meet students' learning needs and help address learning gaps. This past school year, many of our students who were paired with tutors achieved greater academic growth, which is why we need you! While with their tutor, students would be able to work on specific reading and math skills with resources and content catered to their individual levels. This individualized instruction has great potential to help students make significant progress towards their learning goals and close the learning gap, helping them have the skills to be more successful and empowered.
If hired, where would I work?
Tutors would be placed at one of EY’s JustLead program sites. EY’s JustLead ministry is implemented through a network of more than 18 churches and faith-based organizations (FBOs) to raise up a large number of urban youth to love Jesus Christ and become effective leaders who help renew their communities. Structured and meaningful activities (i.e. academics, health, service-learning, discipleship, etc.) take place with young people at a church and FBO to achieve this holistic vision.
What will I do?
Tutors will work with students on reading and math goals, based on student needs and grade level. Tutoring in the elementary level will have a focus on reading. Tutoring at the middle school level will have a focus on math. Tutors will receive curriculum and resources to support their students, and training will be provided on how to utilize the curriculum. Tutoring resources and curriculum will be provided to tutors.
What are the hours?
Tutors will work 8-10 hours per week during our afterschool program hours of 3:00 - 6:00. Tutors should be able to work at least 3 or 4 days each week for 2-3 hours per day. Exact days and schedule per week will be determined based on candidate availability. Tutoring schedules with be aligned with site location schedules and student availability/needs.
What age group would I work with?
Tutors will be placed with 3 to 6 students attending elementary and/or middle school. One-to-one tutoring will be prioritized in most cases, to allow students to receive the individual support they need. In some cases, tutors may work with groups of 2 students. Placement will be determined based on review of candidate resume and responses to the application questions – as well as candidate availability.
What is the pay?
Tutors are paid $17.00 per hour.
When do the positions start?
Ideally, tutors will start with orientation and training the week of January 5th and will begin in program the week of January 12th.
Is there an end date?
Yes, May 1, 2026
Are there any position requirements?
- Be able to speak both English and Spanish
- Be able to make the full school year commitment.
- Be able to tutor in-person.
- Demonstrate a desire to support the academic growth of urban elementary and middle school age youth.
- Be able to build positive and meaningful relationships with youth
- Coachability– receptive to feedback/coaching, willing to learn, embraces continuous improvement
- Be currently enrolled in post-secondary education or a college graduate.
- Have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ideal candidates will have some teaching/tutoring experience, be enrolled in a teacher-preparation program or a program related to education
- Experience with urban youth is a plus.
I’m interested, what do I do next?
Great! Please answer the application questions. We highly recommend you also attach your resume, if available. To be considered, please answer the questions completely and with detail. We will be in touch with you no longer than a week out from the time of application submission.
It is the policy of Emerald Youth Foundation (EYF) to provide employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, sex, age, or national origin.
Section 702 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that the religious discrimination law will not apply to a religious corporation, association, educational institution or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by such a corporation, association, educational institution or society of its activities.