Wednesday Update for March 30, 2016

Employment

Certified Teacher Job Fair – Atlanta, GA
Graduating students are welcome to attend the annual Dekalb County School District Fair on Saturday, April 16th. Pre-register at www.pats.dekalb.k12.ga.us/recruit. More details available here.

Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies 
Position available for one or two advanced undergraduate or graduate students to enter data for Embedded Instruction California, an outreach project to adapt, pilot, and evaluate professional development on strategies for embedding instruction for young children with disabilities in typical routines and activities in early childhood classrooms. Data entry may involve documents or video. Knowledge of EXCEL™, attention to detail, reliability, flexibility, and maintaining confidentiality are important qualifications. The position is a short-term, hourly position that is available immediately and may include the summer semester. A minimum of 10 hours per week is preferred. Students will be paid $10-$12/hour, depending on experience. The position includes a brief orientation and training and ongoing supervision by a project coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in professional development, coaching, or instructional approaches in early childhood and would like to gain experience in research. If interested, please email a brief statement describing your interest, the number of hours you are available, and a resume to Dr. Kimberley Megrath, Associate Research Scientist, Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies,  kmegrath@coe.ufl.edu by Friday, April 15th.

Morning Fitness Enrichment Program for toddlers/preschoolers
Energetic, knowledgeable person wanted to help launch Fit4kids program. Position includes working with preschool age (18months- 4yrs) children doing sports, dance and much more in a fun with fitness environment through structured play. Prior camp / activity leader experience preferred but not needed. Class will be held in the morning 1 day a week. Please contact jessicamatthews@Fit4mom.com

KIPP Jacksonville Schools
KIPP Jacksonville Schools is now hiring lower elementary, certified teachers for the 16-17 school year in our Baker Teaching Fellowship. Click here to learn more and start an application for the position. We offer extensive professional development and the highest starting salaries in Florida ($42,500) during the fellowship year. We will be on campus at the Education Fair on April 6th and look forward to meeting you then!

Instructional Positions
Elite Education Academy, representing our international schools in China, recruits the American faculty team focusing on IB/AP courses training and helping foreign kids prepare for study abroad. For further information, please click here.

Middle and High School Teachers (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
Resilience Charter School is currently seeking middle and high school ELA, math, science and social studies teachers for an innovative new school in Gainesville, Florida.  Resilience will be a pioneering, leading-edge educational environment that is designed to truly engage and empower students and teachers.

Resilience Charter School will utilize project-based learning where students can collaborate and design authentic solutions to real-world problems, working with mentors and partners in the community. Social emotional learning will be an integral part of the school, supporting students’ growth with principles of mindfulness and restorative justice. Multicultural perspectives and Black History will be infused throughout the curriculum across content areas, and equity training will be required for the board, directors, teachers and students. We are committed to 21st Century Learning in a culturally diverse community.

Full description and application instructions at Resilience Charter School – Employment Application. Visit http://resiliencecharter.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/gvillecharter/ for more information about the school.

Fellowship Opportunity
Tomorrow’s Youth Organization (TYO) is an American nonprofit working with disadvantaged children and women in the Middle East and we are recruiting English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teaching Fellows! The application deadline is April 15th, 2016.  This fellowship, based in the West Bank city of Nablus, is a terrific opportunity for students and recent graduates of the University of Florida’s College of Education to gain international professional and personal experience. Full description and application instructions available at EFL Teaching Fellowship.

English Teachers Needed for Chinese Schools
Several K-12 schools in China are hiring experienced teachers to teach English. Applicants with 1 or more years of work experience in education and are ready for an immediate start are preferred. It would be a great opportunity for anyone interested in further exploring the Chinese culture, or aspiring to work in the education field. See attachment for requirements and application information.

PACE Center for Girls Alachua
The PACE Center for Girls Internship Program is offering a small group of outstanding students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to non-profit management. We accept students currently enrolled in a bachelor or master’s degree, as well as recent graduates (maximum one year after graduation). Internship assignments vary greatly in terms of content. We offer unpaid intern positions in the areas of programming, administration, development, special events, and outreach. Every attempt is made to match the interests of the intern with the needs of the organization. For more information and to apply, please click here.

The deadline is Monday, April 11. Contact the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, Stephanie Darilus if you have any questions at Stephanie.Darilus@pacecenter.org.

Service and Volunteering

LeadUF Facilitator- Applications Open Now
Faculty, staff and graduate students are invited to apply to facilitate the LeadUF experience for undergraduate students.
Click here for more information. LeadUF Facilitators should possess excellent, interactive presentation skills and have a willingness to foster a mentoring relationship with undergraduates at the University of Florida. To be considered for this professional development opportunity, please submit an application as soon as possible. Limited spaces available! The first training session will be held April 1st (make up sessions available).

LeadUF is a two and a half-day overnight retreat that gives students a chance to learn and practice leadership in the context of working with others. Facilitators will lead small groups, large group discussions and focus on leadership competencies throughout the weekend including: Critical Thinking, Communication Skills, Sense of Self, Teamwork, Social Responsibility

Florida Alternative Breaks (FAB) Leadership Opportunity
Do you like service, leadership and/or creating social change?! Then YOU should apply to be a Florida Alternative Breaks (FAB)
Site Leader! Have the chance to lead a group of UF students on service trips, both international and domestic, over academic breaks. Each trip focuses on a pressing social issue, such as education inequity, community & youth development, and children with disabilities (to name a few). Help create positive change in communities and inspire others to become Active Citizens! Email
floridaalternativebreaks@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

Yoga 4 Youth: Mindful Milestones, Milestones in the Making, Inc
Brianna Schiavoni has a BA in psychology and a Masters in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) working with children managing chronic conditions like AD/HD, anxiety and diabetes. In collaboration with her mother (Ed.S) and Lisa Schiavoni’s longstanding private practice: Milestones in the Making, Inc; Brianna has launched a series of innovative and affordable mental health services programs in Gainesville. Yoga 4 Youth initiatives offer therapeutic yoga as an affordable means to mental health and wellness. Participants enjoy yoga-based activities and games that build skills in a range of areas, including: attention, self-regulation, social skills, motor skills, language & communication, self-esteem & body-image.

In order to maintain low cost, the program is looking for university volunteers to act as behavioral supports during these classes. Volunteers will receive personalized training in behavioral modalities and oversight by a licensed professional. Position expectations range from 3-15 hours per month; and require a commitment of >1 academic semester. Some yoga experience is desirable. Interested parties should send resume and cover letter to mindful.milestones@gmail.com and are welcomed to explore www.MindfulMilestones.org &/or www.MilestonesInTheMaking.com for more information.

UF Boys and Girls Club
Are you looking for a fun, rewarding way to spend your summer? Boys and Girls Club of Alachua county is looking for interns for this summer! The UF Boys and Girls club is a new organization started to facilitate interns for the three Boys and Girls club centers here in Gainesville. We focus on using UF students to better their afterschool and summer programs by providing tutors and support for the children to learn and grow in a safe environment. Following internship completion there could be opportunities to be employed by Boys and Girls Club and advance to the local and national level.

There are many internship positions available including program coordinator, public relations, administrative, event planning and many more. We are looking for people passionate about teaching and bettering the community.  We want to provide the most skilled and helpful students to the organization so they can make a difference for the children and the Gainesville area.

If you are interested or for more information please email bgc.internship@gmail.com

Students for Anti-Bullying Initiatives (SABI)
The organization, Students for Anti-Bullying Initiatives (SABI), seeks to bring awareness to the issues of bullying and cyberbullying. We are advertising for new officers to join our leadership team. Position descriptions available here.

Miscellaneous

Support Norman Hall Renovations at the University of Florida
Join the Renovate Norman Facebook page to share your stories and show your support by signing the petition! Together, let’s make the College of Education #AbovetheNorm