Job Title: Summer Rise Teacher

Reports To: Academic Coordinator

Dates: June 1 – July 16, 2025
Schedule: Monday–Thursday mornings (9:00-12:30), with Fridays off; Week of training (June 1-5) would be M, T, Th, F from 8:30-3:30. Wednesday is available for prep work if needed.
Compensation: $3,000 stipend for certified teachers, $2,000 stipend for non-certified teachers

About Summer Rise

Summer Rise is a summer learning initiative of the Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation. This program is designed to support Knox County students in overcoming summer learning loss while strengthening essential literacy and math skills. Together, we create a summer experience where students can grow as learners, build confidence, and reconnect with the joy of learning.

Summer Rise provides rising 1st through 8th grade students with structured instruction in literacy and math using Lavinia’s curriculum, grounded in the science of reading. Operating across locations in Knoxville (including Emerald Youth Foundation), Summer Rise offers a high-impact academic experience.

About Emerald Youth Foundation

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.

Summer Rise Teacher Job Summary

This opportunity is open to certified teachers, student teachers, college students pursuing education, and those who may have school classroom experience (e.g. ATs). Summer Rise Teachers must be passionate about supporting student growth and committed to their faith. Teachers will work with rising 1st through rising 8th grade students at Emerald Youth's Emerald Avenue JustLead Summer Day Camp.

Program Timeline

• Training: June 1, 2, 4, and 5 (8:30am-3:30pm- lunch provided), Wednesday is available for prep work if needed
• Instruction with Students: June 8 – July 16 (9:00am- 12:30pm)
• Days Off: Fridays except week of training

Key Responsibilities

• Provide instruction Monday–Thursday (3.5 hours per day):
  
  • 90-minute literacy block
  • 30-minute math block
  • 30-minute community building and movement
  • 60-planning/collaboration
• Implement curriculum and lessons designed by Lavinia
• Administer pre- and post-assessments to measure student learning
• Participate in weekly professional development (1 hour for literacy, 1 hour for math)
• Foster a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• Dedicated Christian with clear knowledge of the Gospel and a passion for the mission of Emerald Youth Foundation; connected to a church community; possesses a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and high moral standards.
  
• Passion for working with youth
• Background in education preferred (certified teachers, student teachers, or education majors)
• Willingness to learn, be flexible, and adapt to student and program needs
• Commitment to the full duration of training and the program
• Ability to pass a background check
• Strong classroom and behavior management skills, with the ability to create positive, structured learning environments
• Commitment to reflective practice, including openness to feedback and continuous improvement

It is the policy of Emerald Youth Foundation to provide employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, sex, age, or national origin.