Student Employment Positions
Educator Pipeline Intern III – McKeown School of Education
Forten Legacy Scholars Educator Pipeline Internship
The Forten Legacy Scholars Educator Pipeline Internship provides students 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 III
Junior Students
Focus: Pipeline Leadership and Recruitment
Responsibilities:
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Support mentoring and engagement activities for Early College students considering teaching careers
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Participate in recruitment activities for prospective teacher candidates
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Assist with program event coordination and outreach initiatives
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Take a leadership role in organizing the Educator Pipeline Summit
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Participate in FLS programming as trainings for professional development
Learning Goals:
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Develop professional outreach and leadership skills
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Gain experience mentoring aspiring future educators
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Strengthen presentation and professional communication skills
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program leading to initial teacher licensure with more than 60 college credits, but less than 90.
- Maintain good standing in the Forten Legacy Scholars Program
Wages
$15.00/hr