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Wednesday Update – April 11, 2018
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Announcements
Mandatory Internship Orientation for Spring 2019 Interns – Thursday, April 26
Elementary & Special Ed Students who will begin their FULL-TIME INTERNSHIP in Spring 2019. The Internship Orientation will be held in Norman Hall Auditorium (Room 137) starting at 9:30am.
Join the Heinz Fellows Program!
The Heinz Fellows Program offers an extraordinary, year-long opportunity for forward-thinking, social justice-oriented individuals who are interested in advancing equity in education. Fellows will work in urban schools in collaboration with teachers, staff and school leaders to support students in academic, social, and emotional growth while building knowledge and skills necessary to work in urban contexts.
Learn more and apply at cue.pitt.edu/heinz. Completed applications are due by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on Friday May 4, 2018 The program is scheduled to begin June 25, 2018 and end June 28, 2019
Questions? E-mail heinzfellows@pitt.edu
Employment & Internship Opportunities
UF America Reads – application deadline April 18
UF’s America Reads program is currently hiring tutors for the Summer and Fall 2018 semester. America Reads is a Federal Work Study program that provides literacy tutoring to at-risk students in elementary schools and community centers in the local Gainesville community. Paid positions starting at $10/hour are available for students enrolled at the University of Florida who are eligible to receive Federal Work Study as a form of financial aid. Tutors must be available at least 3 days per week for a combined minimum of 8 hours per week. Applications can be found on the America Reads website at http://education.ufl.edu/america-reads/ and should be submitted via email at read@coe.ufl.edu. Any further questions should be directed to the America Reads staff via email at read@coe.ufl.edu.
Part-time Parent Advisor – Ocala, Marion, Alachua
Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind (FSDB) Parent Infant Program (PIP) provides home based early intervention in the natural environments of infants and toddlers and supports children and their teachers in Pre-K classrooms. Together with the family, certified professionals address the family’s concerns and help to determine priorities for their child. Flexible Schedule. Resources Provided. Paid Travel & Training. For more information, click here.
Boulware Springs Charter (Northeast Gainesville)
Boulware Springs Charter is looking for teachers for our upcoming school year which starts July 9, 2018. We are a year-round school with an extended school day. Last year, our school was 5th out of over 3,000 schools in Florida for learning gains in reading.
Applicants must be driven individuals who are willing to go the extra mile to ensure student success. An ideal candidate is able to create and deliver engaging lessons to diverse groups of students at all levels. Strong classroom management is a must. The job requires an individual who is energetic, a creative thinker, self motivated, and dedicated to teaching children. Prior teaching experience is preferable. Please do not apply if you do not have a valid Florida teaching certificate. If interested, please contact the Director Kay Abbitt at kayabbitt@boulwarecharter.com or 352-244-9732.
Job Type: Full-time / Salary: $43,000.00 to $46,000.00 /year
Boulware Springs Charter (Northeast Gainesville)
This sub position is for a 1st grade classroom from May 1 – May 25. The hours are from 7:45 – 4:15 Monday – Friday. Responsibilities include implementation of lesson plans, grading as needed, and classroom management. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years college credit. If interested, please contact the Director Kay Abbitt at kayabbitt@boulwarecharter.com or 352-244-9732.
Job Type: Temporary / Salary: $18.00 /hour
Virtual Internship Program
The Bob Graham Center’s Virtual Internship Program (VIP) was designed to accommodate the demanding schedules of UF’s most motivated students while providing valuable work experience. Students will sharpen their communication skills and learn web-based proficiencies that any employer will find valuable. Internships bridge the gap between the educational and professional worlds and a virtual internship provides the added benefit of offering an experience that will prepare students for a 21st Century professional setting. Placement offices include iCivics, a national non-profit focusing on civics-based learning games in a digital environment, and the Levy County School District. Deadline to apply is May 5. For more information contact faculty advisor Dr. Kevin Baron at kbaron76@ufl.edu.
KenMont and KenWood Camps Staff
Currently recruiting staff members for this summer at KenMont and KenWood Camps to work alongside 200 other college students. Some details about KenMont and KenWood Camps: We are a premier summer camp located in Kent, CT about 2 hours from New York City. We have a 200 acre facility which includes team sports, individual sports, waterfront activities, arts programs, and outdoor adventure activities!
Our campers are from ages 8 to 15 and come from NY, NJ, CT, FL, MD, CA and various other places. Our staff is from all over the world- all across the US, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
If you are interested in working at a summer camp, please contact Liza Fishman at lizakencamp@gmail.com.
Rotary Youth Camp of North Florida
Seeking to hire for the following summer camp positions: Camp Counselors, Activity Leaders (Archery, Drama, Recreation, Crafts, Music, etc.) Lifeguards, Nurses, and Cooks (must be able to do Gluten Free, Vegan, Dairy, and Casein Free).Staff have 7 days of required training and 2 camp sessions. Session I: K-6 grade, Session II: 7grade and Up (including adults). Contact information and other details located on the attachment.
UAA Assistant Learning Specialist Position
The University Athletics Association, Inc. (UAA) at the University of Florida is currently seeking applicants to fill the position of Assistant Learning Specialist in the Otis Hawkins Center for Academic and Personal Excellence.
The Assistant Learning Specialist position is a two-year full-time (approximately 40 hours/week) paid internship intended to provide a practical, hands-on experience in the area of Learning Services Support for student-athletes while pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Florida. Interested applicants can receive additional information and apply here.
Questions about the position and/or posting can be directed to MichelleSt@gators.ufl.edu.
Volunteer & Service Opportunities
English Opens Doors Program: Final chance to apply for a 2018 volunteer service! Deadline Sunday, April 8
The English Opens Doors Program’s Volunteer Initiative, is a fee-free opportunity from the Chilean Ministry of Education, supported by the United Nations Development Programme-Chile.
We are seeking native and near-native English speaking volunteers (above the age of 21) to teach English in coordination with Chilean teachers of English in public schools throughout Chile. Volunteers spend approximately 35 hours per week focusing on developing students’ communicative abilities in English using a dynamic teaching style, facilitating intercultural exchange, and generally making English fun to learn! Volunteers will gain real teaching experience in a Latin American country through a United Nations sponsored program, while simultaneously learning (or improving their) Spanish-language abilities and getting to know an incredible country while staying with a local, Chilean host family! Please check out our website for more information. Please direct questions to Stephanie Hairgrove at Stephanie.hairgrove@mineduc.cl.
Childcare & Tutoring
Part time nanny needed
NANNY FOR HOMESCHOOL BOYS: Hi! We are searching for an experienced and unflappable nanny for our two homeschooled boys, ages 9 and 7. If you love kids, are silly and fun, patient and kind, and can problem solve on your feet, then this is the job for you! We live in High Springs, a 20 minute drive north of Oaks Mall, 5 miles west of I-75.
The outcome for this position is to relieve some of the homeschool and household duties in care of our two boys so mom & dad can work. Hours required are two, four-hour shifts per week. Preferably M-W afternoons, however we can be flexible.
Job responsibilities include:
- Creating a stimulating and creative environment. This is not a babysitting job. It requires your leadership in planning for activities, games, and projects that will be interactive and immersive for the boys.
- Keep both boys engaged in either creative play or their homeschooling
- Proactively caring for boys laundry (one load for each) and enlisting boys to help you with sorting & folding
- Ensuring the boys put away their various projects and toys in the correct spot (!!) at the end of the day
- Building a relationship of trust and expectation that you are their advocate and unconditional loving caretaker
We have a fantastic wooded backyard, cupboards overflowing with project materials, and a huge park and awesome library nearby.
The boys are sweet-natured and super-creative and will love your attention. Outdoor play is encouraged as well as imaginative play or project-based learning (no electronics!). They also love to read and narrate stories while you type them on their computer.
We are a laid-back family used to having nannies, so please feel free to speak up and ask any question! Note, one or both parents will be home during the day, however we are well-versed in staying out of your way. The kids will be 100% yours unless you ask us to step in to help. Please be comfortable with pets and have experience as a nanny as well as experience providing transportation for children.
Pay is $15/hour. Thanks in advance and we can’t wait to meet you! Contact Kate @ kate@kathleenbyars.com.
$20-25/hour.
Study Abroad
UF in Ireland: Language and Education. This unique and informative 3 credit study abroad will take place from 27 April to 10 May this year. The study abroad is open to graduate and undergraduate students. Please email Maria Coady mcoady@coe.ufl.edu for more details.
Archived Newsletters
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