Servant Leader Intern for Freedom Schools - Northport Elementary

Position Type: ·   Summer Activities · Date Posted: ·   2/17/2026 · Location: ·   Northport Elementary · Closing Date: ·   Until Filled ·   SUMMER POSITION AVAILABLE  · Servant Leader Interns for Freedom Schools · Temporary Summer Casual Position  · $25+ per hour based on experi ...

Job description

• Position Type:
    Summer Activities
  
  
• Date Posted:
    2/17/2026
  
  
• Location:
    Northport Elementary
  
  
• Closing Date:
    Until Filled
  
  
  

SUMMER POSITION AVAILABLE 

Servant Leader Interns for Freedom Schools

Temporary Summer Casual Position 

$25+ per hour based on experience

No benefits in this part-time position, no sick leave or personal leaves

Employment contingent on student enrollment

Location: Northport Elementary School

Dates: June 15, July 29, 2026

Schedule:  Monday - Friday, approximately 7:30 am - 3:30 pm 

Nature and Scope:

The Children's Defense Fund's mission is to build community so young people grow up with dignity, hope, and joy. The CDF Freedom Schools � program is a direct service initiative coordinated nationally by the Children's Defense Fund in partnership with local community organizations. It is an educational and cultural enrichment program that provides summer options for children and strengthens family and community involvement.

The mission of CDF Freedom Schools programs is to boost scholar 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 program serves children in grades K-12 for six to eight weeks. The activity-based Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC), aligned with the Common Core State Standards, integrates reading, conflict resolution, and social action to promote social, cultural, and historical awareness. A multi-year assessment of CDF Freedom Schools program sites consistently demonstrates the effectiveness of the IRC, which has been shown to avert children's summer learning loss in reading achievement.

College-age young adults and recent college graduates play a key role in the CDF Freedom Schools program as Servant Leader Interns. Each CDF Freedom Schools Servant Leader Intern serves as the teacher for up to 10 scholars. Servant Leader Interns have access to additional leadership development and networking opportunities to support continued direct service and advocacy on behalf of children and families.

Responsibilities: 

• Attend CDF Freedom Schools National Training and in-town training with Freedom Schools partners.
• Serve as a positive role model for all scholars.
• Supervise and maintain the safety of scholars.
• Maintain a professional decorum.
• Set up, manage, and break down classroom space according to standards outlined by CDF and the sponsor organization.
• Work with site staff to ensure that all program components are implemented with fidelity.
• Report any issues or concerns regarding program operation to the Site Coordinator
• Deliver the Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC) to a class of ten or more scholars for the 6 weeks of the program, per the standards developed by CDF Freedom Schools�
• Serve as leaders of afternoon activities and other special events; chaperone field trips.
• Participate in Family Engagement Nights throughout the duration of the program.
• Collaborate with site staff to establish and maintain a positive, supportive, and structured environment for the scholars.

Qualifications: 

• Must have completed at least one year of college in good academic standing.
• Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team.
• Enthusiasm for the CDF Freedom Schools program and commitment to children's advocacy and servant leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit positive behavior and attitude, modeling a mature and professional demeanor.

Application Procedure:

Apply on-line at
 

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. 

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
 

Anh Tran
Human Resources Program Director
4148 Winnetka Avenue North
New Hope, MN

POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED