Summer Program

July 7- August 15, 2025

Space is Limited

 

The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools program is a six-week summer literacy and cultural enrichment program.The mission of the CDF Freedom Schools programs is to boost student motivations to read, generate more positive attitudes toward learning, increase self-esteem and connect the needs of children and families to the resources of their communities.

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Bloomfield New Light CDC Freedom School is excited to offer this program to children with the

completion of 3rd to 8th grades.

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Location: New Light Baptist Church

               89-91 Dewey Street

               Bloomfield, NJ 07003

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Time: 8:00am to 3:30pm

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Cost: Free- includes breakfast, lunch and snack.

(registration fee of $25.00)

 

For more information email: Newlightfreedomschool@gmail.com

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Freedom School Scholar

Register here!​

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​Volunteer

Sign up here!

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Servant Leader Interns

Apply here!

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Job Description

 

College students and recent college graduates play a key role in the CDF Freedom School program in the position of servant Leader Interns. Each CDF freedom Schools Servant Leader Interns 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 the children and families.

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Responsibilities

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• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitudes to create an engaging and supportive learning environment for scholars

• Foster excitement for learning and encourage scholars to actively participate in all activities,

• 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 Intergrated Reading Curriculum.

• Attend all required Ella Baker Child Policy Training Institute training sessions.

  • May Orientation (date TBD)

  • June 3-8, 2025, Mandatory In-Person Training in Tennessee. Cost of all travel, lodging and all meals will be covered.

• Commit to the entire 7-week duration of the program - (40 hours/week)

  • Site: 89-91 Dewey Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

  • June 30-July3, 2025: Staff Planning and Prep Week

  • July 7-August 15, 2025: 6 week Summer Program

• Work with site staff to ensure that all program components are implemented with fidelity.

• Report any issues or concerns regarding operation to the Site Coordinator

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Qualifications

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• Must have completed at least one year of college in good standing.

• 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.

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Compensation: To be discussed​