Join Our Team

Junior Servant Leaders are young adults (between the ages of 16-20) who are responsible for assisting with the care and nurturing of the scholars at Freedom Scholars Learning Center summer program site. They are responsible for supporting the facilitation of the Integrated Reading Curriculum in a classroom setting, while also supporting outside facilitators and building relationships with students, families and the community. Junior Servant Leaders should be committed to the goals of FSLC, able to work collaboratively with all program constituents and be familiar with the culture and dynamics of the community. 

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Responsibilities

• Coordinate classroom activities and Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC) lessons with Servant Leader Interns.
  
• Assist in preparing, maintaining, and breaking down classroom space, including securing, cleaning, and organizing materials.
• Collaborate with program staff to create and sustain a structured, supportive environment for all children.
  
• Serve as a Harambee Leader each day of program operations.
  
• Lead and organize team-building activities for scholars.
  
• Assist with patrolling community walks.
  
• Manage small group instruction (1:1 or 3:1) as needed.
  
• Support overall classroom management.
  
• Attend daily debrief sessions.
  
• Participate in all training and professional development sessions.

‍Qualifications/Areas of Learning

• Youth Leadership Development
  
• Intergenerational Mentorship
  
• Community Engagement
  
• Lesson Planning Support
  
• Conflict Resolution Skills
  
• Co-Teaching Experience
  
• Classroom Management
  
• Literacy Skills and Mechanics
  
• Positive Self-Concept and Professionalism
  

Document Requirements

• Work permit (if applicable)
  
• School ID
  
• Most recent report card
  
• Any awards or recognitions
  
• Letter of recommendation from an adult who is not a family member