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Thursday Edition – March 2, 2017
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Job Fairs
Volusia Schools Instructional Job Fair – Teach by the Beach!
Volusia County School District located in central Florida is currently recruiting teachers for our 2017-18 school year. The Job Fair will be held Friday, April 14 from 7:45am – 3:00pm. This job fair is by invitation only. Capacity is limited. To receive an invitation, you must complete all 3 steps by 12pm on Friday, April 7th:
- Complete VCS employment application: Click here to begin
- Complete Gallup Teacher Insight portion of the online application
- Send name & certification area to: Teacher-recruitment@volusia.k12.fl.us
We are interested in all education majors as well as subject area majors: Biology, English, Chemistry, Physics, Social Studies.
District’s Teacher Recruitment Fair Info – Marion County, South Carolina
Marion County School District in South Carolina will host its annual Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 4 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. You may pre-register by completing a Job Fair Quick Form located here.
A $1500.00 New Graduate Assistance Stipend is given to all new graduates completely certified and an additional $1500.00 salary supplement is given to teachers certified and teaching in the following areas:
Special Education (K-12)
Middle Level math, science, social studies, ELA
Secondary math, science, social studies, English
Marion County, South Carolina is located in the northeastern portion of South Carolina. We are approximately 1 hour from Myrtle Beach and approximately 2 hours from Charleston and Columbia, SC and Wilmington, NC. We have just under 5,000 students and all of our schools are Title I and qualify for student loan forgiveness for several loans. Please check our website frequently as all vacancies are posted once they become available. We look forward to meeting you at our career fair and to reviewing your application.
Heartland Teacher Recruitment Fair – Saturday, April 8, 8:30am-2:00pm
The Heartland Educational Consortium will be holding it’s second annual Teacher Recruitment Fair on April 8, 2017. Representatives from the six Heartland Districts (DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and Okeechobee) will be present to interview candidates. As of today’s date we are hiring for a large variety of subject areas, but we are especially
anxious to interview candidates with the following certifications: Elementary Education K-6, English 6-12, Exceptional Student Education K-12, Math 5-9, Math 6-12, Reading K-12, Guidance and Counseling K-12, Foreign Language – Spanish K-12, All Science Certifications (including Biology & Chemistry). Pre-registration for the event is required. More information pertaining to our Districts, the event, and registration process can be found on the attached flyer and on our website.
Is a Heartland District right for you? Watch our video to obtain more information about teaching in Heartland.
Events and Announcements
Call for Proposals for the 2nd Annual COE Student Research Symposium
All undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and practitioners in the field of education are invited to submit a proposal to the second annual University of Florida College of Education Student Research Symposium sponsored by the Education College Council (ECC) and Student Alliance of Graduates in Education (SAGE). Our theme, Strengthening Dialogue through Diverse Perspectives, is meant to further the dialogue we fostered last year. The symposium intends to facilitate cross-disciplinary communication and, to that end, we hope this annual event draws interest across the college. Like last year, we understand the term “research” broadly and welcome submissions of original social science research, historical inquiry, practitioner inquiry, and other research projects that further our knowledge and understanding of education in a variety of settings, both formal and informal. Faculty members who have worked with undergraduate and graduate students and intern/mentor teacher pairs who have engaged in practitioner inquiry are especially encouraged to submit abstracts. 250-word abstracts may be submitted for presentation as roundtable discussions or poster presentations.
Deadline for Submissions: 11:59pm EST, Friday, March 3, 2017
Submit your proposal via the Google Form located here: Submission Form
Early submission is encouraged. Those submitting proposals will be notified by March 13th of their status. If you have any questions, please contact SAGE officers Vera Wei Ma and Brittney Castanheira at 2017coeresearchsymposium@gmail.com
Leadership Development Retreat – Applications are available now through Friday, March 3
LeadUF is a foundational leadership retreat where students will learn about, reflect on and develop their personal leadership framework. LeadUF is based on the understanding that leadership is a life-long journey developed by our experiences and engagement in the community and world.
The weekend incorporates large group activities, small group discussions, reflection, outdoor experiences, time to connect with other leaders and lots of FUN in a beautiful location. LeadUF is designed to accommodate different learning styles during the overnight, off-campus retreat to provide participants with skills to make positive change. Visit the LeadUF website for more information.
Undergraduate Research Participant Opportunity: Special Education Majors (earn a $20 Visa gift card)
The purpose of this research is to explore how various high impact practices affect an individual’s self-esteem, self-efficacy, motivation, and intention to make a difference. High impact practices include participation in activities such as internship/practicum, undergraduate research, study abroad, service-learning, and volunteering during college. Click here for the survey. Ends Friday, March 3rd.
Creating Excellence in Education: A Town Hall on Ending Racial Disparities in Our Local Schools – Monday, March 6th, 6:00-8:00pm. Mt. Carmel Baptist Church (2508 NE 8th Ave). Students and children are welcome! Flyer attached
SAGE Event – Getting the most out of your conference experience: Navigating AERA and other educational meetings: Student Alliance of Graduate Students in Education (SAGE) is holding its fifth professional event of this school year in the Terrace Room on Wednesday, March 15, at 1-2pm. For more information, please check SAGE’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/COESAGE/
Between Hell & Hope: Teaching Humanity in an Imperfect World – Thursday, March 16, 5:00-6:30pm
Author Leanne Lawrence will give a presentation on her book about her experience teaching students at the Alachua County Jail. Light refreshments will be served. Event details here
Summer programs at UF for teachers and students
For almost 60 years, we have provided opportunities for teachers and students to explore research opportunities at the University of Florida. We are delighted to share information about the numerous 2017 summer programs for teachers and students offered by the Center for Precollegiate Education and Training. Application review begins March 17 for all student programs. Each are highlighted here and more information including application instructions are available at www.cpet.ufl.edu. Scholarships are available for many of our programs. We encourage you to explore our website to find out more about our programs and share these opportunities with others.
UF to welcome UCLA diversity and inclusion expert Mitchell Chang on March 23
Building on the awareness about diversity and inclusion generated at events held earlier this year — including the Provost’s Symposium on implicit bias in January and the Council on Diversity’s day of events featuring Professor Rumay Alexander of UNC-Chapel Hill in February — UF will host Professor Mitchell Chang of UCLA as a third speaker on the topics in March.
Chang is a professor of higher education and organizational change as well as courtesy faculty in Asian American Studies at UCLA whose research focuses on the educational efficacy of diversity-related initiatives on college campuses as well as application of those best practices toward advancing student learning and democratizing institutions. While on campus, he will share his views on how diversity and inclusion are linked to the mission of higher education as well as his thoughts on how we can maximize an environment for learning, diversity literacy and “inclusion as a journey.” Click here for more details.
Building Healthy Academic Communities National Summit – April 6-7, 2017
Don’t miss the third national summit on best practices in promoting and sustaining wellness in academic settings! The National Consortium for Building Healthy Academic Communities (BHAC) welcomes transdisciplinary leaders, faculty, students and staff from academic institutions of all sizes, as well as policy makers from professional organizations and academia who are committed to improving health and wellness outcomes in institutions of higher learning and their surrounding communities. Visit the 2017 Summit website to learn more and register to attend today!
Resources
Education Library: Streaming Videos via Kanopy
UF Libraries has a subscription to streaming videos via Kanopy. It contains 455 videos under the subject of “Education”.
Browse Kanopy at http://kanopystreaming.com/catalog/education. For off-campus access see http://cms.uflib.ufl.edu/offcampus
Graduate Student Research Series: a four-session series
The Smathers Libraries is offering a research series series covering the following themes:
Finding Scholarly Sources
Reading Scholarly Sources Effectively
Building Scholarly Knowledge in Your Field
Tips for Writing an Effective Scholarly Paper
Appropriate for both graduate and professional students. See flyer for additional details.
Employment & Internship Opportunities
Intern from Home! Bob Graham Center Virtual Internship Program
If you’re looking to land an internship for the fall semester, consider the Bob Graham Center’s Virtual Internship Program (VIP). VIP offers students the ability to intern while fulfilling academic, job, or extracurricular responsibilities. Virtual interns work on project-based assignments including fundraising, database management, social media, e-communications, web management, writing, market research, reporting and creating presentation materials. Past interns have been placed with organizations including; Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s nonprofit iCivics; the Tallahassee-based advocacy organization Who We Play For; and Caldwell Strategic Consulting in Washington, D.C. For more information, contact Kevin Baron at kbaron76@ufl.edu or 352-846-1575.
Child Advocacy Center – Job Opening
The Child Advocacy Center is seeking a highly responsible professional Master’s level licensed or license-eligible contract therapist to provide counseling for abused and traumatized children. A therapist at the CAC must be able to provide assessments, treatment plans, individual, group and family therapy, maintain appropriate documentation, participate as a multidisciplinary team member and provide trauma sensitive services to child victims and adult survivors of abuse, neglect and human trafficking. This is a contractual position subject to continued availability of grant funding. Spanish speaking therapist would be a benefit. Send cover letter and resume to admin@cacgainesville.org. No phone calls please. The Child Advocacy Center is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Drug free workplace.
Harn Museum of Art Summer Internships
The Harn Museum of Art is taking applications for summer interns. Applications due March 15. Harn internships are to all majors with the goal of providing professional experience, growth opportunities and guidance from museum staff. Interns have gone on to careers ranging from history to education at institutions such as the Guggenheim, Christie’s Auction House, LACMA, Macy’s and Yale University.
Internships are available on an ongoing basis with fall, spring and summer application deadlines and selection periods. Interested candidates can find instructions, application form and all project descriptions on our website at www.harn.ufl.edu/intern. Summer application deadline is March 15, 2017. For questions contact Layne, Education Program Assistant, at 352.392.9826 x2112 or laynetb@harn.ufl.edu.
Baby Gator needs summer camp counselors!
Staying in Gainesville for the Summer? Interested in working with children? Baby Gator Child Development and Research Center at the University of Florida is looking for passionate and energetic counselors for our summer camp program.
Camp runs from June 7th – August 9th (June 7-9 is pre-camp training/ no children)
Requirements:
· Experience working with children ages 5 – 8 years
· Available 40 hours a week
· Have or be willing to obtain adult and child CPR and first aid (Baby Gator will provide training)
· Be engaging and creative
If you are interested please apply at jobs.ufl.edu and search “OPS Summer Camp”. The OPS Baby Gator Summer Camp Teacher will pop up. The job will be posted until Friday, March 10th. If you have questions, please email Dr. Ellis at smellis@ufl.edu
Position available for an advanced undergraduate or graduate student to assist with project activities for a project supporting three State of Florida Early Steps model demonstration sites to implement their Demonstration Site Implementation Plan. This student would assist the UF Project Coordinator with preparing materials for professional development and coach training, adapting online materials, and preparing fidelity and outcome evaluation materials. The position is an hourly position that is available immediately through the summer A semester, with the possible opportunity to continue the work through next year. A minimum of 15 up to 20 hours per week is preferred. Students will be paid $12-$15/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 intervention for children from birth to age 3 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. Cinda Clark, Postdoctoral Associate, Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, cindaclark@coe.ufl.edu.
MDA Summer Camp for Students at UF
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is looking for volunteer counselors, over the age of 18, to attend MDA Summer Camp at Camp Suwannee in Live Oak, Florida from June 11-17. It is an overnight camp where the volunteer will be responsible for one camper, provide the personal care they require, and be their buddy through a fun filled week. MDA Camp is a great opportunity for students studying in the medical/applied science/education field to get experience working with children with disabilities who have a wide range of needs. More information available here.
PACE Center for Girls Internship Program – deadline Monday, March 27th
The PACE Center for Girls Internship Program offers a select group of outstanding students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to non-profit management of a school just for girls. Interns are involved in some aspect of programming, administrative duties, development, special events, and outreach.
We accept students currently enrolled in a bachelor or master’s degree. We also accept recent graduates (maximum one year after graduation). PACE internships are unpaid and require a minimum of 10 hours/week. Application deadline is March 27, 2017.
4-H Camp Staff
This is a full-time, 1 Spend your summer working with youth aged 8-18 in the Florida 4-H Camping Program. Teach classes, facilitate programs, and lead activities at one of our 4-H Camp Facilities. See website and flyer for additional details.
P.K. Yonge High School Chemistry/Chemistry Honors
This is a full-time, 10-month instructional position that reports to the K-12 Principal of P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School. The ideal candidate would have experience teaching high school Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, and/or AP Chemistry. Recent training in educational technology and/or experience as an online learner is also preferred as P.K. Yonge instructors are expected to leverage technology to support student learning and to facilitate collaboration and communication. Further details are available on the P.K. Yonge Employment website. A complete position description and application are available here.
Volunteering – Service
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Glen Springs Elementary School Carnival
Glen Springs Elementary School will be having our annual school carnival on Friday, March 17th from 4:00-7:00pm. We are looking for volunteers to help us run the booths so parents will be available to be with their children at the carnival.
The parents, faculty, and students have commented for several years of how thankful we are for the UF volunteers, and how essential you are to the success of the carnival. 100% of the proceeds go to support the school. Please contact Rachel Prater, Glen Springs Carnival Committee at gatormommy3@hotmail.com if you are interested in volunteering at our event.
Backpacking with a Purpose
Operation Groundswell is a non-profit organization that runs international volunteering programs, focusing on social justice issues and working alongside local activists, organizations, and communities. We are looking for globally conscious and socially active students who want to explore some of the most complex and beautiful countries in the world!
Childcare – Tutoring
Seeking full time nanny (30-35 hrs per week) to care for toddler during the day and then preschooler in afternoons. Duties include playing, feeding and preparing meals, keeping children on schedule, and household chores (i.e. laundry, dishes, etc.). Candidate may be asked to do occasional pick up of preschooler from school. Candidate must:
• Be CPR certified
• Have at least 3 yrs of experience caring for children b/w ages of 0-8 yrs.
• Must be a non-smoker
Can begin immediately. Candidates with early childhood education background preferred. If interested, please send resume and 3 professional references (references from family members will not be accepted) to helenapmawdsley@gmail.com. Compensation will commensurate with experience and work load. All candidates will be subject to background and driving record check.
Algebra II and Pre-Calc Tutor
I am looking for a weekly math tutor who can review algebra 2 and pre-calc with my two teenagers to ensure understanding of concepts and applications. The schedule can be somewhat flexible and prefer someone who can come to the house. Great opportunity for a college student! Please contact kpolifko@cox.net
SAT coach
I am a UF graduate student who is looking for an SAT prep coach for my 16 year old son. He is an 11th grader at Buchholz High School. He took the SAT once. If interested, please contact Rosanna Kingston at 352-217-0800.
Spring 2017 Seminars
Seminars
School of Teaching & Learning (STL) Graduate Seminars. See flyer for more information.
Archived Newsletters
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