Announcements

A flyer for the PhD Candidates' Collaborative. The flyer has a QR code on the bottom-right corner for joining the Teams channel.

Ph.D. Candidates' Collaborative

Events

  • Education Policy Research Center Brown Bag Series: Racial/Ethnic Differences in Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Working Conditions and Job Attitudes: A Descriptive Analysis

Date: October 6, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: New Norman 2707

  • Education Policy Research Center Brown Bag Series: Continuity of Care During Times of External Shocks in Early Childhood Systems

Date: October 20, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: New Norman 2707

  • Education Policy Research Center Brown Bag Series: Effectuating Systems Change to Increase Educational Equity: Reorganizing and De-Siloing District Leaders to Support School Improvement in a Suburban District

Date: November 3, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: New Norman 2707

Employment and Internship Opportunities

Harn Museum of Art Internships - Spring 2023

Description: Intern at your art museum! Spring internships at the Harn Museum of Art are open to all majors to provide professional experience, growth opportunities, and guidance from museum staff.
Application: Visit our website to learn about our funded internship opportunities at www.harn.ufl.edu/intern. The deadline for applications is October 18, 2022.

Contact: Questions? Contact the Intern Coordinator at register@harn.ufl.edu.

RecSports Opportunities

Description: Our student employees are the heart of RecSports and we value their unique skills, passions, and perspectives! RecSports offers a dynamic and fun work environment with flexible scheduling, a student-centered approach, professional development opportunities, leadership positions, and staff appreciation events throughout the year.

Application: If you are interested in joining our team, click the link to learn more about what we offer and how you can be a part of it. https://recsports.ufl.edu/about/student-employment/

Poconos Springs Camp Summer Opportunity

Description: We are a 5-week, coed, residential camp in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Staff are typically at camp from June 11th to July 28th, 2023 with opportunities to stay for our pre and post-season. Your summer job at camp can be a great INTERNSHIP for various majors!
Pay Rate: Salaries start at $2000 and include all room & board, meals, staff t-shirts, and laundry services!
Website: For more information, please visit: https://www.poconospringscamp.com/staff/.
Contact: If you have any questions, you can email drew@poconospringscamp.com.

Teach for America

Description: Teach For America is a national non-profit, leadership development organization that enlists the nation’s top leaders to fight educational inequity in America. For over 30 years, we have placed 60,000 college graduates in a two year commitment in a low income classroom so that they might fulfill the urgent needs of students and gain proximity and nuanced understanding of educational inequities. During the two year commitment, we provide ongoing professional development, in person coaching, and a 10-12K Americorps stipend to help students get a masters degree or pay off student debt. We also provide 5K of transitional stipend for all students during summer training with Teach For America.
Application: The next application deadline for seniors to apply is October 21st. Students can sign up to meet with the Teach For America University of Florida recruiter at https://calendly.com/alisonkreher OR email our student ambassador to learn more and sign up for an informal coffee chat at ekantack@ufl.edu.

Services and Volunteer Opportunities

Chester Shell Elementary Volunteers

Description: Please see the flyer for full details.
A flyer soliciting volunteers for Chester Shell Elementary. The flyer has an email for people interested.
Contact: If interested, please contact Sherise Tracey at sherise.tracey@ufl.edu by October 1.

Tutoring and Childcare

Tutor for Algebra 1

Description: Looking for a tutor to support our child with Algebra 1. A HS pupil who arrived to the US without undertaking Algebra 1 and who needs tutoring as they prepare for Algebra 2 (in Spring 2023).
Contact: Please email nigel.newbutt@coe.ufl.edu if you are interested.

P.K. Yonge Tutoring Resource List

Description: Dear COE Students! P.K. Yonge has had several families ask about resources for tutoring. P.K. Yonge does not facilitate private tutoring but we would like to provide a resource list to families for tutors.
Contact: If you are interested in being on the resource list, please email PKY middle school counselor Devin Bogart at dbogart@pky.ufl.edu. Include your name, subjects you are comfortable with, and your contact information. We have had a lot of requests for help finding middle school math tutors specifically. Families will contact you directly to discuss availability and tutoring rates.

Childcare for Children’s Ministry

Description: Join an awesome team working with kids in a safe, fun and energetic environment for kids to enjoy! We are seeking childcare workers and teachers for our children’s ministry at CityLight Church including ages nursery, preschool and elementary. Background checks are required. Learn more about the vision and mission of CityLight Church at citylightgnv.com. Volunteer hours also available.
Hours: 4 – 8 hours/week.
Schedule: Sunday, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Other hours are flexible during the week.
Pay Rate: $12 per hour.
Contact: Allison Wicker at allison@citylightgnv.com or 615-686-4123.