Summary

Summer Non-Teacher Opportunities | Weaver Elementary

Description

Freedom Schools Servant Leader Interns (Non-Licensed) 

  • Position Type: Professional 
  • Date Posted: February 21, 2024
  • Location: Weaver Elementary School- ISD 622  
  • Start Date: May/June 2024 
  • Pay: $30.00 per student contact hours/ $21.00 per non-student contact hours
  • Benefits: N/A
  • Work Year: May/June 2024-August 2024
  • Schedule:  June 17th-August 2 (no programming on Juneteenth or week of July 4)
  • Reports to:  Freedom Schools Site Coordinator, Project Director, and Office of Educational Equity 

Purpose: The mission of the CDF Freedom Schools program is to boost students’ motivation 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 activity based Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC), which is aligned to Common Core State Standards, integrates reading, conflict resolution, and social action and is designed to promote social, cultural and historical awareness. 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 
Serve as a positive role model for all scholars
Punctuality- must get to work on time and follow the procedures for absences. 
Supervise and maintain the safety of scholars. 
Maintain professional decorum 
Set up, manage and take down classroom space according to standards outlined CDF and ISD 622. 
Engage a maximum of 10 scholars per class in the Integrated Reading Curriculum. 
Attend all required Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute Training sessions. National Training for first and second year SLI’s only is May 28th- June 1st, 2024. 
Work with site staff to ensure that all program components are implemented with fidelity, including submitting lesson plans weekly.
Report any issues or concerns regarding program operation to the Site Coordinator. 
Lesson plans should be turned in weekly 

Qualifications:

  • 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 a positive behavior and attitude, modeling mature and professional demeanor.