2015

CDF Freedom Schools

Servant Leader Intern Position Description

Job Description

CDF Freedom Schools Servant Leader Interns work as paid summer camp instructors,
Monday through Friday, 7:30 am until approximately 4:00 pm, with children in grades 3-12
(Divided into different levels two, three, and four based on age). Interns lead a literacy rich
curriculum during the morning and lead/chaperone field trips and activities in the
afternoon. Attendance at parent meetings during the summer, typically once a week, is
expected. Interns also must attend local pre-training in Los Angeles (May 30th), a
weeklong training in Knoxville, TN before the beginning of CDF Freedom Schools (May 31st
June 7th), and post training at the Los Angeles CDF Freedom Schools site (June 8th June
10th).

Responsibilities
Deliver Integrated Reading Curriculum to class of ten or more students for 6-7 weeks
during the summer, according to standards developed by CDF and Community Coalition
Serve as energetic Harambee leaders each day of local program operation.
Set-up, maintain and breakdown classroom space
Serve as leaders of afternoon activities and other special events; chaperone field trips.
Maintain health/safety standards & accurate records relating to attendance and first aid
Collaborate with the program staff to establish and maintain a positive, supportive and
structured environment for the children entrusted to their care.

Qualifications
At least 18 years old, enrolled in college and completed at least 1 year of undergraduate
studies or recent college graduates who have previously served as Freedom School interns
Solid commitment to childrens advocacy & enthusiasm for the Childrens Defense Fund
Freedom Schools program - ability to motivate others
Strong written and verbal skills; willingness to strive for excellence in all areas
Experience working w/ African American and Latino youth from inner city backgrounds
Exhibit positive behavior and attitude; model a mature and professional demeanor
Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to the character and humility of servant
leadership
Current voter registration
Satisfactory drug and background check for criminal and child protective findings


Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please be available for interviews during
the months of March and April 2015. If you are interested, please submit your resume
to james@cocosouthla.org

About Freedom Schools


Founded in 1995 by the Childrens Defense Fund Freedom Schools program is a
direct service initiative which provides summer options for children while strengthening
parent and community involvement in the year-round achievement of children.

Freedom Schools serve youth ages 5 to 17 for six-eight weeks and integrate reading,
conflict resolution, and social action in an activity-based curriculum that promotes social,
cultural, and historical awareness.


Built around the theme I Can Make a Difference in Myself, My Family, My Community,
My Country and My World with Hope, Action and Education, Freedom School provides a
literacy-rich, culturally-inspiring curriculum in which children learn to love to read. Using
African-American role models, community guests who share personal stories of making a
difference, cooperative games, and activities for critical thinking, the children gain
confidence and skills to strengthen their school-year performance. In the summer of 2009,
there were 132 Freedom Schools programs across 61 cities and 24 states serving 9,200
children.

See
more
at:
http://www.childrensdefense.org/programs-campaigns/freedom-
schools/#sthash.vs09yaJs.dpuf