Servant Leader Intern

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The Servant Leader Intern is a college-aged young adult or recent graduate who leads a classroom of up to ten scholars in the CDF Freedom Schools summer program. The SLI delivers the Integrated Reading Curriculum, leads Harambee, manages behavior, and maintains a safe, joyful, and culturally affirming learning environment.

• Lead a class of up to ten scholars in the Integrated Reading Curriculum and related activities.
• Facilitate or co‑facilitate daily Harambee and support enrichment, recreation, arts, and service‑learning.
• Build and decorate a creative and welcoming classroom to CDF Freedom School standards.
• Provide additional academic and social‑emotional support to scholars in partnership with the Program Manager.

• Implement positive, consistent behavior expectations in alignment with site norms.
• Maintain orderly transitions and safe use of classrooms and common spaces.
• Participate in family engagement events and support basic family communication as assigned.

• Supervise scholars during field trips and off‑site activities, ensuring safety and adherence to expectations.
• Assist with pre‑trip preparation and post‑trip debriefs.
• Take accurate daily attendance and promptly report absences or patterns.
• Support collection of assessments, surveys, and other scholar data as directed.
• Attend all required trainings and debriefs; model punctuality, professionalism, and adherence to Springfield Urban League policies.

• At least one year of college completed (education, social justice, African American studies, history, or related fields preferred).
• Experience working with children or youth (camp, after school, tutoring, mentoring, or similar).
• Strong verbal communication and ability to manage a small group in a structured setting.
• Commitment to Freedom Schools values: literacy, leadership, cultural pride, and social justice.

• Youth Engagement:
  Creates a joyful, affirming classroom where scholars are active and supported.
• Behavior Management & Safety:
  Maintains clear expectations and a safe environment.
• Instruction & Facilitation:
  Confidently leads lessons, discussions, and activities.
• Reliability & Professionalism:
  Shows up prepared, on time, and ready to serve.