Become a Freedom Schools Literacy Academy and help advance racial justice and educational equity.
All applicants must be available for leadership training. Approved travel expenses will be reimbursed.
We are currently accepting applications for afterschool programming at select schools in Philadelphia, PA; Memphis, TN and Detroit, MI. Check back in January 2024 to apply for a summer 2024 position.
When Black students have Black teachers, they do better in school; likewise, when Black high school and college students have Black educator-activists as coaches, they are further encouraged to pursue teaching careers.
This intergenerational, activist model steeped in Black culture, history and pedagogy is what differentiates the Freedom Schools Literacy Academy from the Eurocentric models prevalent in teaching preparation programs.
We can continue delivering this programming—and significant results and advances in rebuilding the national Black teacher pipeline—only with experienced Black educator-activists stepping up to assume core positions each summer.
We typically hire for the following opportunities for each Freedom Schools Literacy Academy session.
Primarily responsible for organizing and executing day-to-day operations of the Freedom Schools Literacy Academy summer program.
Must be: committed to program mission and goals; and capable of managing an intergenerational staff, working collaboratively with on-site coaches to implement the program’s curriculum.
Ready to serve as a role model for all participants, encouraging the development of teacher apprentices and serving as the primary point of contact for families.
Ideal candidate is familiar with the school culture and community dynamics.
Primarily responsible for facilitating instruction for elementary-aged students. Must be committed to providing high-quality education and enrichment experiences for young learners.
Responsible for implementing a high quality, academic-centered after school enrichment experience for Junior Servant Leaders, scholars, and their parents as part of the Center’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy.
Responsible for implementing a high quality, academic-centered after school enrichment experience for Servant Leader Apprentices, scholars, and their parents as part of the Center’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy.
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