“The SCFP internship was by far one of the most meaningful engagements during my college years. Working with the SCFP leadership team, fellow SCFP interns, and (most importantly) the Freedom Fellows expanded my understanding of teaching, mentoring, and the importance of a community-based education model. Because of Freedom Summer, I knew I wanted to work in the field of education. Now, years later, I have taught high school, researched strategies to improve early childhood education, and currently work on federal education policy. ”
The Freedom Project is looking for highly motivated, dynamic individuals with strong leadership, time management, and communication skills who are interested in teaching and leading with us this summer. Our interns thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong work ethic, are interested in struggles for justice, and are passionate about learning from our students and developing leaders in the Mississippi Delta. Summer teachers work with our Little Freedom Summer students in math and reading classrooms.
We have had interns from a variety of colleges including: UNC, Duke, the University of Mississippi, the University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi State University, Berea College, William & Mary, NYU, Pomona College, and many more.
9-Week Summer Internship includes:
Teacher-Advisor:
1 1/2 weeks of onboarding and training
5 weeks of teaching academic classes
Leading students in clubs
2 weeks traveling to college campuses with Fellows and staff from each Freedom Project site
Questions?
Please contact us at valerie.simpson@freedomprojectnetwork.org if you have questions.