Lincoln Families is a workplace that is committed to strengths-based, culturally responsive, attachment-centered, and trauma-informed care.

POSITION: Instructional Aide / Servant Leader Intern (SLI)

PROGRAM: Oakland Freedom Schools

HOURLY RATE: $26.00 ($18.00 during travel)

Text 'OFS922' to (510) 901-5627 to apply

Required in-person Availability:

• Agency Training: May 27
• Program Training: May 28 & 29
• National Training Travel Day: June 2
• National Training: June 3 - 7 (Knoxville, Tennessee for 1st year 2nd year SLIs only)
• National Training Travel Day: June 8
• Program Training: June 10 & 11
• Program: June 16 - July 25
• Final Debrief: July 23

Nature and Scope: Founded in 1995 by the Children’s Defense Fund’s Black Community Crusade for Children® (BCCC) initiative and today coordinated nationally by the Children’s Defense Fund, the Lincoln Families Oakland Freedom Schools (OFS) program is a direct service initiative. Using multicultural role models, community guests who share personal stories of making a difference, cooperative games, and activities for critical thinking, OFS scholars gain confidence and skills to curb summer achievement gap and strengthen their school-year performance.

The OFS program is an educational and cultural enrichment program. OFS serve scholars ages 5 to 18 for six weeks facilitating an Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC), STEAM activities, conflict resolution, and social action in an activity-based curriculum that promotes social, cultural, and historical awareness. Built around the theme “I Can Make a Difference in Myself, My Family, My Community, My Country and My World with Hope, Action and Education,” OFS provides a literacy-rich, culturally-inspiring curriculum in which scholars learn to love to read.

POSITION SUMMARY: The SLI/Instructional Aide position has the core responsibilities of facilitating a class of 10-12 scholars for 6 weeks, including curriculum planning, writing daily lesson plans, and making classroom management systems and structures. Other primary duties include leading Harambee time and implementing the various components of the Children Defense Fund’s (CDF) OFS model site-wide.The SLI should be experienced in working with large groups of youth and in partnerships with young adults. They must be responsible, energetic, able to think on their feet, well-organized, and possess strong leadership skills. They should be familiar with the culture and dynamics of the Oakland community, committed to the goals of the OFS program, and able to work collaboratively with all community members, families, and Lincoln staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in CDF National Training in person (Knoxville, Tennessee for 1st & 2nd year only).
• Participate in Local Training in-person (Oakland, California).
• Deliver the Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC) to a class of no more than 12 scholars for 6 weeks during the summer months, according to the standards developed by the CDF, OFS, and Lincoln Families.
• Set-up and breakdown of their classroom space, including securing and organizing the appropriate materials, charts, and class decorum.
• Collaborate with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment for the scholars entrusted to their care.
• Serve as a Harambee leader each day of OFS program operation.
• Deliver afternoon enrichment activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age, completed at least one year of college, and have plans to complete a college degree.
• Solid commitment to children’s advocacy, social justice, and enthusiasm for the Children Defense Fund’s Freedom Schools program.
• Ability to motivate others and work as part of an intergenerational team.
• Strong appreciation and understanding of individual cultural history and the willingness to be open and respectful of all cultures.
• Willingness to strive for excellence in all areas.
• Ability to think critically and analytically.
• Exhibit behavior and positive attitude; model a mature and professional demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to the character, humility and servant leadership ethics of Ella Baker.
• Authorization for background check for criminal and child protective findings.
• Physical fitness with the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, drop to one knee and get back up.