SUMMER POSITION AVAILABLE
Servant Leader Intern for Freedom Schools
Temporary Summer Casual Position
$20-$25 per hour based on experience
No benefits in this part-time position, no sick leave or personal leaves
Employment contingent on student enrollment
Location: Meadow Lake Elementary
Dates: June 10, 2025 - July 29, 2025
Schedule: Monday - Friday, approximately 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Nature and Scope:
Children's Defense Fund's mission is to build community so young people grow up with dignity, hope, and joy. The CDF Freedom Schools ® program is a direct service initiative coordinated nationally by the Children’s Defense Fund in partnership with local community organizations. It is an educational and cultural enrichment program that provides summer options for children and strengthens family and community involvement.
The mission of CDF Freedom Schools programs is to boost scholar motivations to read, generate more positive attitudes toward learning, increase self-esteem and connect the needs of children and families to the resources of their communities. The program serves children in grades K-12 for six to eight weeks. The activity-based Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC), which is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, integrates reading, conflict resolution, and social action, and is designed to promote social, cultural, and historical awareness. A multi-year assessment of CDF Freedom Schools program sites continuously demonstrates the effectiveness of the IRC, which has proven to avert children’s summer learning loss in reading achievement.
College-age young adults and recent college graduates play a key role in the CDF Freedom Schools program in the position of Servant Leader Intern. Each CDF Freedom Schools Servant Leader Intern serves as the teacher for a maximum of 10 scholars. Servant Leader Interns have access to further leadership development and networking opportunities geared toward continued direct service and advocacy on behalf of children and families.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a positive role model for all scholars.
- Supervise and maintain the safety of scholars.
- Maintain a professional decorum.
- Set up, manage and break down classroom space according to standards outlined by CDF and the sponsor organization.
- Engage a maximum of 10 scholars per class in the Integrated Reading Curriculum.
- Attend all required Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute training sessions.
- Work with site staff to ensure that all program components are implemented with fidelity.
- Report any issues or concerns regarding program operation to the Site Coordinator
Qualifications:
- Must have completed at least one year of college in good academic standing.
- Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team.
- Solid commitment to the success and well-being of children.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exhibit positive behavior and attitude, modeling a mature and professional demeanor.
- Must be able to attend out of state training prior to start date, if not previously trained.
Application Procedure:
Apply on-line at http://www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp/
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.
Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
Erica Strand
Human Resources Program Director
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope, MN 55427