Servant Leader Intern
Servant Leader Intern Position Description
College-age young people and recent college graduates play a key
role in the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools® program as
servant leader interns. CDF Freedom Schools servant leader interns
are responsible for the front-line care and nurturing of the children.
Using the Integrated Reading Curriculum, they serve as facilitators in
the classroom and as leaders of parent workshops and community
outreach activities.
Responsibilities
• Deliver the Integrated Reading Curriculum to a class of no more
than ten students for 6 weeks during the summer months, according
to the standards developed by the Children's Defense Fund and the
local program sponsor.
• Set up and break down his/her classroom space, including securing
and organizing the appropriate materials.
• Collaborate with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and
structured environment for the children entrusted to their care.
• Serve as a Harambee! leader each day of program operation.
• Serve as a leader of afternoon activities and other special events;
chaperone field trips.
• Participate fully in the National Training.
Qualifications
•Must be at least 19-30 years of age, have completed at least one
year of college, and have plans to complete the college degree
•Maintain or have graduated with at least a 3.0 GPA
•Experience managing large groups of children, college-age young
people, and parents
•Solid commitment to children’s advocacy and enthusiasm for the
CDF Freedom Schools program
•Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational
team
•Strong appreciation and understanding of individual cultural history
and the willingness to be open and respectful of all cultures
•Willingness to strive for excellence in all areas and ability to think
critically and analytically
•Exhibit positive behavior and attitude; model a mature and
professional demeanor; possess excellent written and verbal skills
•Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to the ethics of good
character, humility, and servant leadership
•Current voter registration (as eligible by law)
•Authorization for background check for criminal and child protective
findings