EduGator Newsletter | February 2, 2022

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UF’s Launch of Core Values!
EduGators, we want to thank you for doing your part to make the College of Education one of the best in the nation. On February 9th we would like to emphasize the Launch of UF’s Core Values. If you aren’t familiar with the core values, check out the website with more information.

We need your help! EduGator Central-Student Services is collecting submissions for our Launch of UF’s Core Values. We are asking College of Education students (individuals or groups) to submit a piece of work to be evaluated by our selection committee for a cash award! You can submit an essay, poetry, photography, fine art, video, or any other form of personal representation that you feel exemplifies the UF Core Values. The only requirement is that you are a College of Education major or minor student. Submissions can be sent to SSFrontDesk@coe.ufl.edu. We’ll collect submissions January 27th through February 6th. The winners will be announced on February 9th! We’ll be handing out three $100 awards to the top submissions.
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EduGator Focus Group – February 7
We’re searching for students of the COE to participate in a guided focus group discussion about our college. Participants in this focus group will discuss their experience with the college in a variety of topics from social media engagement to events held at the school. If you’re interested in participating, please sign up via this Google Form.

If you would like to contribute to our efforts but can’t make it to the focus group, you’re in luck! We have also created a survey for students to fill out with their experience at the College of Education. You can fill out that survey here. Your participation in this focus group and survey is incredibly valued, because the results of this focus group will be used to improve the student experience at the College of Education! Thank you in advance.
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JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund)
JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) provides interest-free, last dollar loans for Jewish undergrad, graduate and vocational students in need. Applicants should visit JELF.org/loans/app to start the process. The application is open January 3 – April 30!
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Employment and Internship Opportunities

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Description: Mater Academy Charter Middle High School is an “A” Ranked College Preparatory Charter School in Miami Dade County. We are looking for Dynamic, Innovative, and Knowledgeable Educators to join our team for the 2022-2023 School Year. We are looking for educators of ALL Subjects: ELA/Reading 6-12, Mathematics 6-12, Science 6-12, Social Studies 6-12, Foreign Languages, Fine Arts, Media, Technology, TV Production, Computers, ESE etc.

The position is open to candidates with at least a Bachelor’s Degree and a Florida Department of Education Certificate (Professional, Temporary, or Statement of Eligibility). Preference will be given to those with valid FLDOE Certifications. We are a Title I School with 86% Free and Reduced Lunch although our Graduation Rate is 99% and more than 25% of our Seniors Graduate with an AA from Miami Dade College. We offer 26 Advanced Placement Classes, are a Nationally Certified STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Science), and have earned GOLD STEAM Designated School including a robust Performing Arts Academy.
Salary: Our teachers are paid commensurate to MDCPS and have a generous 401K and Benefits Package.
Application: For those interested in applying, please send your resume to mmontero@materacademy.com to set up an interview.
Contact: For questions or concerns please call 305-828-1886 x 2349

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Description: Grassy Waters Preserve is now accepting applications for their Environmental Education Summer Internship Program! See below for more information about our paid 10-week college internship program in the Everglades.
Website: Learn more information about the canoeing, dipnetting and other hands-on environmental education activities that you will assist with at: https://www.wpb.org/government/public-utilities/grassy-waters-preserve/school-programs
About the Grant/Internship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRdzLN3sXQ4&list=PLBStMaSddHhzhGw0K4z95KedAKAy6y4gZ
Application: If you have any questions about the internship or the application, please email Charles Wilson at cwilson@wpb.org

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Job Description/Duties: Report to the Online Education Coordinator and assist instructional design staff and teaching faculty with development and monitoring of eLearning for the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences:

Process lecture files and course materials (maintain/update as necessary)
Correspond with faculty timely and efficiently
Assist instructors and online students with troubleshooting (Canvas, Mediasite and Zoom)
Other duties as needed

Minimum Requirements: Federal Work Study (FWS) eligible only. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Powerpoint.
Expected Hourly Rate: $15 per hours; commensurate with experience
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with UF e-learning (Canvas), Excellent written communication skills, Skills in Microsoft Office programs, Skills in HTML and basic web page design, Experience with Camtasia Studio, Adobe Premiere, or similar video production software as well as video recording equipment and understanding of Instructional Design principles, ADDIE development and Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Contact: Please reach out to Hiring Manager Jennifer Vogel at alpha32605@ufl.edu with: CV/Resume and cover letter. Please note this is NOT JOB NO: 519857

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Description: St. Patrick Interparish School is seeking a full time 2nd grade teacher. This entails teaching to the diocesan standards in Math, Language Arts, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. As a Catholic School teacher, religion is taught on a daily basis. with a focus on the sacraments of reconciliation and first communion. Come and join our St. Patrick family where we are more than just a school.

Contact: Principal Frank Mackritis at fmackritis@spsgnv.org.

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Description: Cornerstone Academy is looking for teachers! If you are looking to gain teaching experience and work in a Christian environment and with positive faculty and supportive administration, then we encourage you to apply! We are currently seeking:

Elementary Teachers (K-4 to 5^th) – Full Time / Part Time
Middle School Teachers (6^th-8^th) Math, Science, English – Full Time / Part Time
High School Teachers (9^th – 12^th) Math, Science, History – Full Time / Part Time

Application: Contact our Headmaster, David Leino at David.Leino@ca.school or call (352) 378-9337 to get job descriptions and more details.
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Description: The Florida Elks Youth Camp is hiring staff, camp counselors, and a manager! We are an 8-week non-profit residential camp in Umatilla. We do a week of staff training, and 7 one-week sessions of camp. We see about 336 campers every week between the ages of 9-13. Almost all of our campers come from the state of Florida, which makes us different than many camps out there.
Pay Rate: Counselors who receive $2,400 for the 8-weeks. Any staff who works for us become eligible to apply for the Van Duren Scholarship. This scholarship is up to $5,000 a year for 4-years. Every year is a new year, so a student has the opportunity to get more money every year based on their academic and personal performance.
When: This season we run June 5^th to July 30^th.
Application: To apply, go to www.feyc.org and select ‘Summer Camp Staff’.

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Description: The Pocono Springs Staff is dedicated to working with children and creating an atmosphere of family, spirit, and excitement. If you have a desire to impact the lives of children by helping them be their best selves and to also grow as an individual yourself, Pocono Springs is the right place for you. We are a 5-week, coed, residential camp in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Staff are typically at camp from June 12th to July 29th with opportunities to stay for pre and post season. Your summer job at camp can be used as an INTERNSHIP!
Pay Rate: Salary starts at 2150 and includes all room & board, meals, staff t-shirts, and laundry services!
Application: To apply, please visit https://www.poconospringscamp.com/staff/.
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact drew@poconospringscamp.com.
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Service and Volunteer Opportunities

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Description: If you love kids and are looking for a way to get involved, then consider volunteering with the Gator Junior Golf Association, Gainesville’s only non-profit junior golf program! As a volunteer, you would be mentoring and helping kids ages 4-17 to develop both golf skills and life skills that can be used on and off the course. Only basic golf knowledge is required.
Application: If interested, please visit their website, https://gatorjuniorgolf.org/volunteer.
Contact: For more information or email us at growthegame@gatorjuniorgolf.org.
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Description: Hiring an undergraduate student or recent graduate to provide tutoring and extracurricular educational and development opportunities to two 6^th graders through June 2022. A combination of STEM and reading with a focus on experiential learning, exploration, and fun. Position to commence as soon as possible.
Hours: Between 20-30 hours per week.
Pay Rate: Hourly pay rate is $20.
Contact: Please email a.candan.erenguc@gmail.com for additional information or with questions.
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Description: I am looking for a school aid (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM) for my third grader at Queen of Peace Academy.
Pay Rate: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour.
Contact: Please text Richa Wardhan at 203-314-8010 or email at richawardhan@gmail.com for more information.

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Date: February 4
Location: COE Scholarships
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Date: February 9
Location: UF
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Date: February 10, 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom
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Date: February 15, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Zoom
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