Student Employment Positions
Educator Pipeline Intern I – McKeown School of Education
Forten Legacy Scholars Educator Pipeline Internship
The Forten Legacy Scholars Educator Pipeline Internship provides qualified education majors with paid leadership and professional development opportunities while supporting the program’s mission to strengthen and diversify the educator workforce.
Interns play an active role in strengthening the educator pipeline by engaging school-aged students who are exploring teaching careers, supporting recruitment and outreach initiatives, and building community among Forten Legacy Scholars peers.
The internship is designed as a developmental leadership pathway, with responsibilities increasing as students progress through their academic program.
Through this experience, interns gain hands-on experience in mentorship, outreach, leadership, and educator workforce development while receiving financial support for their participation.
All interns will:
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Participate in Forten Legacy Scholars programming and professional development activities
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Support recruitment and outreach efforts that introduce younger students to the teaching profession
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Assist with planning and implementation of the Forten Legacy Scholars Pipeline Summit (initial 2026-2027)
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Contribute to community-building within the Forten Legacy Scholars program
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Represent the program at outreach and engagement events
Duties and Responsibilities
Educator Pipeline Intern I
First-Year Students
Focus: Introduction to the Educator Pipeline and Community Engagement
Responsibilities:
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Assist with programming and activities for middle school students exploring teaching careers
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Support Forten Legacy Scholars events and student engagement activities
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Participate in planning and support for the Educator Pipeline Summit
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Build connections within the Forten Legacy Scholars community
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Participate in FLS programming as trainings for professional development
Learning Goals:
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Develop a sense of belonging within the educator preparation community
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Explore teaching as a potential career pathway
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Build foundational leadership and communication skills
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program leading to initial teacher licensure with less than 30 college credits.
- Maintain good standing in the Forten Legacy Scholars Program
Wages
$15.00/hr