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Wednesday Update – May 16, 2018

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Employment & Internship Opportunities

Seeking Hebrew School Educators!
Congregation B’nai Israel is seeking responsible and charismatic educators to teach Kindergarten through 7th grade in our Hebrew school beginning August 2018. Qualified candidates will be knowledgeable about Jewish culture, ritual and language and be passionate about working with children.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Teach Hebrew prayer through an established curriculum
• Teach modern Hebrew
• Maintain an engaging and interactive class atmosphere
• Regular Attendance on Sunday Mornings during the School Year
• Strong classroom management

Please send inquiries and/or resumes to Shauna at shauna@bnaigainesville.com.


Harn Museum of Art Fall 2018 Internships
Have you ever wondered what is like to work in an art museum? Harn internships are offered with the goal of providing professional experience, growth opportunities and guidance from museum professionals. Interns have gone on to careers ranging from history to education at institutions such as the Guggenheim, Christie’s Auction House, and LACMA.

Fall internships are available in the Education Department with projects descriptions including Family Programs, Campus Engagement and Gallery Interpretation. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2018.  Interested candidates can find instructions, applications and project descriptions at www.harn.ufl.edu/intern. Questions? Contact Paige Willis, Education Program Assistant, at 352.294.7062 or pwillis@harn.ufl.edu


Early Childhood Job Opportunities (Gainesville, FL)
Persimmon Early Learning Academy is now hiring for the following positions:  Full Time Two Year Old Teacher, Part Time Afternoon Teachers, and Substitute Teachers. We offer low classroom ratios, competitive pay, and 15 paid holiday days per year. Please send a resume to Bonnie Bowman at bonnie@persimmonela.com or call 352.505.0144.


Part-time Tutors/Teachers Needed for the Summer
Santa Fe College Upward Bound is an academic and college prep program funded by the US Department of Education. The purpose of Upward Bound is to develop the skills and motivation necessary for students to successfully complete high school, enroll in college, and succeed in college. Positions open: Math and Spanish. Complete details on the attachment.


School of Arts and Sciences on Thomasville
The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) in Tallahassee is seeking a number of teachers for the 2018-2019 school year for the following positions: Elementary Lead Teacher, Elementary Associate Teacher, Intermediate ESE Teacher, Middle School Science/STEM Teacher, Art Teacher K-8, Dance/PE Lead Teacher (K-8), PE Associate Teacher (K-8). For more information or to apply, please click here.


Volunteer Opportunities

Gator Junior Golf Association Volunteer Opportunities
If you love kids and are looking for a way to get involved, then consider volunteering with the Gator Junior Golf Association, Gainesville’s only non-profit junior golf program! As a volunteer, you would be mentoring and helping kids ages 5-14 develop both golf skills and life skills that can be used on and off the course. Only basic golf knowledge is required. If interested, please visit our website, https://gatorjuniorgolf.org/become-a-volunteer/, for more info or email David Steinfeldt at gatorjuniorgolfassociation@gmail.com.


Childcare – Tutoring

Part time sitter for 14 year old girl needed in NW Gainesville (child of UF Faculty).  Must have own transportation for after school or weekend care. Also need summer help!  Pay rate $10-13 per hour.  e-mail  lbshoe@hotmail.com


We are searching for a safe driver to drive our two children home from PK Yonge to the NW side of Gainesville until the end of the SBAC school year (ends Friday, June 1).  Must be a current UF student, have own transportation and be a very safe driver.  $15 per day.  Please email Jennifer at gtruf98@yahoo.com if interested


Female Grad Student Starting in August
Help with kids overall (pick up, drop off, homework).  Kids 14 (boy), 11 (girl), 6 year old (girl). I am home by 4 so it’s more juggling and helping with one kid while I’m with the others, etc…

Hours around 4-7 pm at least 3 days/week, must be able to drive, have good driving record and able to tutor pre-algebra and 6th grade middle school math. Please email Michelle at michellemassias@gmail.com.

Part-time Nanny Needed
Monday to Friday 4.5 hours a day, for a happy 2.5 year old girl in our home. We live near the Millhopper library. The ideal candidate would be great with kids and dogs, reliable, trustworthy, creative and punctual. Please email me at lydiavbrady@yahoo.com. Thank you!


Nanny Needed
Parttime Nanny help this summer. Opportunity to start immediately during after-school hours and continue into the summer with flexible hours.  Bright, cheerful, independent thirteen-year-old with mild physical disability.  Flexible schedule. Duties include transportation to activities and providing structure to the day including homework help. Must have reliable transportation. Larger vehicle preferred but not required.

Perfect for college student taking summer classes.  If interested please email name, days/hours available, and contact number to hartyallen@gmail.com


BABYSITTER NEEDED
Starting in August:  Babysitter needed for 2 boys ages 13 & 11,  Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 7:15 to 8:50 and Thursday afternoons 3:00-5:30 (sometimes 4:30).  Hired sitter will take boys to their respective schools.  Schools near each other. Good driving record a must.  Rate: $20.00. Other sitting opportunities may occur as current sitters schedules change.  Email: michelesstone@gmail.com.


Tutor Needed
Family, originally from China, is offering a paid opportunity for one or more students who’s native language is English to assist an 10 year old boy on the autism spectrum in Reading/writing, Math, sports and Social communication area as tutor at home , home school,or summer camp in Gainesville. (Experience with elementary education or special education students is desirable, but not necessary.) If you are interested, please contact the boy’s mother, Cindy, by phone/text at 7273016344, or at rita1399@hotmail.com


Room Available in Exchange for Childcare Help
We are looking for someone who LOVES children to live with us to help out with our *triplet* toddlers mainly for morning/evening routine. During the daytime/work hours, you would be free to work or go to school. In exchange, we would provide room/board. Hoping to find someone enthusiastic about children who would like to be a part of our loving family. Childcare experience is preferred. If you think you are a good fit, please contact us at amyvak18@gmail.com or call 407-921-1474.  THANKS SO MUCH!  Amy and the A-Team Triplets


 

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