Are you a motivated and high achieving student with a concern for making the world a better place through transformative work with children?  Then become a Servant Leader Intern with the Metanoia Children's Defense Fund Freedom School (Learn more the national program on the Children's Defense Fund Website).  After spending a week of training at the Alex Haley Farm in Tennessee, you will spend six weeks during the summer with 10 Freedom School Scholars teaching them a love of reading and inspiring them with your own story. 

Responsibilities

Deliver the Integrated Reading Curriculum to a class of no more than ten students for 6 – 8 weeks during the summer months, according to the standards developed by the Children's Defense Fund and the local program sponsor.

Set-up and breakdown of his/her classroom space, including securing & 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 June National Training from June 5 – 12, 2011. (1st, 2nd & 3rd year servant leader interns only)

Qualifications

 Must be between 19 – 30 years of age, completed at least one year of college, and have plans to complete the college degree

 Maintain or have graduated with at least a 2.5 G.P.A.

 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

 Ability to think critically and analytically

 Exhibit behavior and positive attitude; model a mature and professional demeanor

 Excellent written and verbal skills

 Strong interpersonal skills & commitment to the character, humility and servant leadership ethics of Ella Baker

 Current voter registration

 Authorization for background check for criminal and child protective findings

If you are interested in applying, send your questions or email your resume to Stacy Brown, stacy@pushingforward.org.  If you have further questions, contact us at (843)529.3014.