Student Employment Positions
Educator Pipeline Intern IV – 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 IV
Senior Students
Focus: Mentorship and Program Leadership
Responsibilities:
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Function as Welcome Ambassadors to new Education and Explorers (undeclared students considering Education majors).
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Mentor first-year Forten Legacy Scholars students with study plans, assisting with understanding MTELS, signing up for MEPID numbers, registering for MTELS, and develop resumes.
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Support recruitment and outreach activities for prospective educators
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Provide leadership support for Forten Legacy Scholars programming
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Assist with coordination and facilitation of the Pipeline Summit
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Participate in FLS programming as trainings for professional development
Learning Goals:
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Strengthen mentorship and leadership skills
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Support the development of future educator cohorts
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Prepare for professional transition into the educator workforce
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program leading to initial teacher licensure with more than 90 credits
- Maintain good standing in the Forten Legacy Scholars Progra
Wages
$15.00/hr