Servant Leader Intern (Summer 2022)

The Listening Inc; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community arts organization in Virginia is seeking a Servant Leader Intern to serve as a teacher for youths and scholars. The ideal candidate should embody a commitment to motivating children while demonstrating excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include modeling positive behavior, supervising scholars, and engaging in educational activities. This internship offers valuable experience in youth programming and community engagement.

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.
• Solid commitment to the success and well-being of children.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for all scholars.
• Supervise and maintain safety of scholars.
• Engage a maximum of 10 scholars per class in the Integrated Reading Curriculum.

Skills

Motivating others

Communication skills

Positive behavior

Education

At least one year of college

Job description

The Listening Inc. (TLI) mission is to engage, change, and save lives with the performing arts through community engagement and youth programming. We are a community of socially minded creatives, artists, and performers, with a heartbeat for youth and paying it forward.

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model for all scholars.
• Supervise and maintain 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.
• Engage a maximum of 10 scholars per class in the Integrated Reading Curriculum.
• Attend all required Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute training sessions.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least one year of college in good academic standing (typical age range is 18-30).
• 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 positive behavior and attitude, modeling a mature and professional demeanor.