Wednesday Update – October 18, 2017

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Wednesday Update – October 18, 2017

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Events

Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice
The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will hold an online information session Wednesday, November 1 at 7 pm to discuss careers in community organizing with UF students and alumni interested in uniting congregations and working for social, economic and racial justice. RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/UFDART hires and trains organizers to build organizations that have successfully addressed issues including:

* Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline
* Reining in predatory lending practices
* Expanding access to primary health and dental care
* Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training
* Education reform in low-performing public schools
* Fighting for immigrants’ rights

Positions start January 16, 2018 in Miami, FL, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Topeka, KS and Columbia, SC.

Positions start August 13, 2018 in Knoxville, TN, Columbia, SC, Lexington, KY, Topeka, KS, and St. Petersburg, Jacksonville, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Starting salary $34,000/year + benefits.

Although it may be helpful, no prior organizing experience is necessary. Fluent Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.

To find out more about DART or to apply, we encourage you to visit www.thedartcenter.org. Still have questions? Contact Hannah Wittmer at hannah@thedartcenter.org or (202) 841-0353.

Educator Professional Development, Palm Coast Florida – Saturday, November 4
Join us at Buddy Taylor Middle School on Saturday, November 4 from 8:30am-3:30pm for an inspiring day of learning with educators from across Florida. An Edcamp is an educational “unconference” hosted by teachers, for teachers. Sessions are interactive, with topics decided the morning of the event by participants.

Click here to register and learn more.

Pasco County Schools – Fall Job Fair – Thursday, November 9, 4-6pm
Job seekers will have the chance to:
Meet and interview with principals/managers from our Elementary, Middle, High Schools, and student services department.
Learn about Pasco County Schools’ culture, benefits, professional development opportunities, and the support we offer all of our teachers.
Win door prizes including a Garmin Activity Tracker.

Interested but don’t know if you qualify? Stop by, we’ll have a Certification team available, who will help guide you through the certification process and offer information sessions throughout the night. Click here to Pre-Register and earn more chances to win!

2017 International Week at the College of Education – November 13-17, 2017
Dear COE Community, you are cordially invited to celebrate the 2017 International Week at the College of Education. UF International Week is being held from November 13 through 17.

We are featuring three days of events starting with a Faculty and Doctoral Student Panel, followed by an International Festival including food, music, and dance, and a film viewing and discussion of the acclaimed documentary: He Named Me Malala. Please see flyer for details. We hope you will join us for all or some of these exciting events!

Volusia County Instructional Job Fair – Friday, November 17
Fall has arrived here in Florida and Volusia County School District is currently recruiting teachers for our 2017-18 school year as well as our 2018-19 school year. Education majors as well as any potential candidates such as science, math and technology majors, please see attachment. Job Fair requests, please contact: Teacher-Recruitment@volusia.k12.fl.us

For other events happening at the University of Florida, please click here.

Announcements

Alliance for Catholic Education Recruitment
In the Alliance for Catholic Education’s (ACE) Teaching Fellows program, passionate college graduates from nearly all academic majors serve children and families as teachers in under-resourced Catholic schools, grow as leaders while earning a cost-free Masters from Notre Dame, and joyfully share their faith in the communities in which they live and work.

ACE Teachers bring imagination and zeal to help strengthen Catholic schools and empower marginalized children as they work to bring life and hope to communities in need. Since its founding in 1993, ACE has formed over 1,500 ACE Teachers—75 percent of whom remain in education to this day, while many others have gone on to successful careers in medicine, law, business, engineering, and the academy.

If you are interested in this post-graduate service through teaching fellowship, please contact Renee Reyes at rreyes01@saintmarys.edu.

Education Library survey
Please click here to take a survey to help the Education Library. Every 20th participant who submits a completed survey will receive a $15 gift certificate, up to 20 participants!

Call for Proposals for 2nd UF Social Justice Summit
We are pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the 2018 Biennial University of Florida Social Justice Summit (UFSJS): For the Gator Good. The UFSJS was created to cultivate an intentional interdisciplinary investment in critical consciousness, bridging student affairs and academic affairs to address the full collegiate experience and maximize learning and impact. Proposals are due by close of business Friday, October 27, 2017.

The 2018 SJS will be held on January 26 & 27, 2018 at the J. Wayne Reitz Union on the campus of the University of Florida. This year’s theme: Allyship: Identity, Interact, & Impact will explore questions related to Allyship in the work of Social Justice.

Keynote Speakers will include Dr. Zulema Valdez and Mr. Tim Wise. Dr. Valdez is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Merced. Her work focuses on U.S. race relations, social, and economic inequality, and group disparities in health and wellness. Tim Wise is an anti-racism activist and writer. His work focuses on bringing awareness about internalized elements of racist thinking in the U.S., arguing that, as a society, we can challenge this racist thinking and be taught to believe in equality.

For more information on the SJS or to submit a proposal, click here. If you have further questions, you can email: montanassewell@ufl.edu

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is pleased to announce the AERA Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop. The workshop, led by junior and senior scholars, will give fellows an overview of how education research is designed across fields, how quantitative and qualitative research methods are used in studies, and how research is applied to education policy and practice. Senior researchers and faculty from both academic institutions and applied research organizations (i.e., The American Institutes for Research, Educational Testing Service, the College Board, and the Urban Institute) will introduce education research as a field and share their area of expertise and knowledge with the fellows. As part of the workshop activities, the fellows will attend pre-selected paper sessions and presentations during the AERA Annual Meeting. Workshop activities will also focus on exploring graduate education, applying to graduate school, and beginning a career in education research.

Employment & Internship Opportunities

Coordinator of Children’s Music and Creative Arts
Trinity United Methodist Church’s Children’s Ministries is seeking a person who has a heart for Jesus Christ and is enthusiastic and excited about sharing the love of Christ through music on Sunday mornings, Wednesday afternoons and special events. An effective candidate will be able to work as part of a team and possess the following:

Experience in teaching music and instruments to children
Classroom management skills
Experience in choral or instrumental performance
Familiarity and experience with skill- and age-appropriate music and performance materials
Ability to use music to deepen the children’s worship experience and understanding of God

Description of Responsibilities:

Develop Children’s Music curriculum for children ages 2 through 5^thgrade for Sunday School (Sunday mornings, 9-noon) and CHEERS (Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-5:30)
Assist in the theme, music selection, and implementation of Children’s Sunday

Please contact the Director of Children’s Ministries, Elizabeth Jones at 352.416.3045 or email ejones@trinitygnv.org.

ESE Position – St. Patrick Interparish Catholic School
I am currently looking for an ESE director/teacher of our Middle School Morning Star program for children with Exceptionalities. If interested in teaching at a small private school, please contact Principal, Frank Mackritis at fmackritis@stpatrickschoolgnv.org.

Teaching Positions in Bronx Schools
There are numerous positions still available in our Bronx public schools. Students and/or alumni who have, or are eligible for, NYS certification (see www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert). (Students who are eligible for “Internship Certificates” are considered to be certified). Positions available: Students w. Disabilities (all levels), English as a New Language, Childhood Ed. 1-6, Birth-2, ELA 5-9 & 7-12, Spanish, French, Mathematics, Drama, Vocal Music, Physical Education, Art

Interested applicants should forward their resume to: SSimon2@schools.nyc.gov.

Professor Seeks Research Assistant
Seeking a graduate student research assistant to assist professor in qualitative analysis, manuscript development, conducting literature searches, and related duties. This grant-funded position includes full time tuition reimbursement for fall, spring and summer and a stipend of $8700 annually. This position starts in January 2018 (with a brief orientation period during Fall 2017) and will continue through March 2019 and beyond, pending grant renewal. It includes a 10-hour per week commitment at the health science center, the potential to present at conferences, or co-author papers. Other requirements of applicant include:

Experience analyzing and coding qualitative data
Working knowledge of NVivo preferred
Able to stay in the position for a minimum of two years
Demonstrates excellent attention to detail
Capable of handling a dynamic and fast paced research active environment.

Qualified graduate students are invited to submit their resume and names/contact information of two references to: Dr. Linda S. Behar-Horenstein at Lsbhoren@ufl.edu

Fort McCoy School – Marion County
4th and 5th and grade openings. For more information, please click here. If interested, please contact Michael Hearn at 352-671-6325 or email Michael.Hearn@marion.k12.fl.us

Military Extension Internship Program
This internship is a 10-15 week, hands-on experience working with military children and families on an active military installation. Interns will get the opportunity to travel to a new place, learn about military culture and lifestyle, work directly with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in a classroom setting, be exposed to the youth and teen center programs, and work alongside those in administrative roles learning about what goes into the management of military child and youth centers.

If interested, please contact the Military Extension Internship Program Coordinator for Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, Kathleen Welling at 765-496-7716 or email kjwellin@purdue.edu.

Volunteer – Service

BACKPACKING WITH A PURPOSE: 2018 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
Operation Groundswell is a non-profit organization that runs volunteering programs abroad. We examine various social justice issues while working in solidarity with local activists, non-profit organizations, and communities. We are looking for globally conscious and socially active students who want to spend their summer exploring some of the most complex and beautiful countries in the world!

If you’re into cultural exchange, meaningful community service, and off-the-beaten path adventure, apply by November 22nd! Programs are filling up quickly so apply as soon as possible. Financial assistance is available for our 5-6 week programs.

Check out where we go: www.operationgroundswell.com. Programs of various themes are currently open in the following countries and regions:

Bolivia – Environmental Justice
Thailand – Alternative Tourism, Environmental Conservation, or Food Justice
India – Alternative Education or Gender & Religion
Guatemala – Human Rights, Food Justice, or Fair Trade
Cambodia – Environmental Justice or Alternative Education
Peru – Human Rights, Environmental Justice, or Alternative Tourism
Ecuador – Food Justice
Bangladesh – Fair Trade

Can’t travel in the summer? Join us for our alternative breaks in the winter and spring!

Childcare – Tutoring

UF Community Tutoring Program
UF is proud to offer resources like Tutor Matching Service to provide supplemental one-on-one tutoring to students. As a courtesy to students seeking individual assistance for students, the University of Florida provides a link to Tutor Matching Service (TMS) where students can register to receive private tutoring for payment. Students with academic aptitude in a given subject or subjects may also sign up to become a tutor as part of this service. Tutoring can take place in person or online through the digital GoBoard system depending on the preferences and abilities of the tutor and tutee. More information available here.

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Wednesday Update – October 18, 2017

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