Announcements
Course Announcement: EDG 6931 Theorizing Race & Racism in Educational Research with Dr. Christopher Busey
Drawing from diverse and global theorizations of race, this primer course aims to 1) explore several critical theorizations of race that are prominently featured and in some cases neglected in educational research; 2) trace the socio-historical foundations and transnational parallels of several theorizations of race; and 3) draw from our developing understandings of theories of race and racism to frame educational inequities. Section 18E8/Class #12509. Wednesdays, 12:50 – 3:50 PM. Location TBD. For more information regarding the course, please contact Dr. Christopher Busey at cbusey@coe.ufl.edu
Employment and Internship Opportunities
Tomorrow’s Youth Organization Internship
Application Deadline: July 22, 2019
Tomorrow’s Youth Organization, an American nonprofit working with disadvantaged communities in Palestine, is currently recruiting international interns for a three-month internship from mid-September until mid-December! The application deadline is July 22nd, 2019.
This internship, based in the West Bank city of Nablus, offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain international working experience and develop professional and intercultural skills. More information about the internship and application guidelines can be found on our Idealist page.
Kids Count Program Assistant
Hourly Position: Expectation is 22 to 25 hours per week, with an average of 23.5 hrs./wk.
Wage: $12 – $15 / hour.
Starting Date: July 29, 2019 (two weeks prior to first day of Alachua County schools).
Kids Count in Alachua County, Inc. is looking for a Program Assistant to serve as director of the Kids Count program held at Faith Mission serving students from Rawlings Elementary and Duval Early Learning Academy. Program Assistant will as assistant to director of the Kids Count at either Rawlings or Metcalfe after school program.
The program Assistant will assist Program Director (PD) at Rawlings/Metcalfe program, each serving 30 children grades K-3, supervise students and assist in planning after school program sessions Monday through Friday, help coordinate the planning of Friday enrichment activities, manage and supervise volunteers, perform regular documentation such as attendance, dismissal, and contact information, clean up the building at the end of the day (students may help).
Please email resume and cover letter to keri.kidscount@gmail.com. Qualified candidates will be emailed an application form.
Application must be submitted with a completed form, resume, and letters of reference by email to keri.kidscount@gmail.com.
Kids Count Program Director
Hourly Position: Salary position, with the expectation to average 30 hours/week.
Wage: Salary of $18,000-$24,000 dependent upon experience.
Starting Date: July 29, 2019 (two weeks prior to first day of Alachua County schools).
Kids Count in Alachua County, Inc. is looking for a Program Director to serve as director of the Kids Count program held at Faith Mission serving students from Rawlings Elementary and Duval Early Learning Academy.
Director of the Kids Count site at the Faith Mission, serving 30 children grades K-3 will: supervise and execute after school program sessions daily, plan and coordinate all program activities, maintain a safe, nurturing, orderly environment, direct and supervise program assistants in coordination with executive director, and collaborate with the Program Director/Curriculum Coordinator at the Metcalfe Site and the Executive Director. BA or BS degree, preferably in the field of education. Successful completion of 40 hours on-line training in accordance with Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) regulations for school-age children (can obtain once hired).
Please email resume and cover letter to keri.kidscount@gmail.com. Qualified candidates will be emailed an application form.
Application must be submitted with a completed form, resume, and letters of reference by email to keri.kidscount@gmail.com.
LiFT Educational Academy Teacher Positions
LiFT Educational Academy, What’s On Your Mind, Inc is a small private school in South Florida. We are looking for to fill several teacher positions for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year.
Performance responsibilities include:
- creates and implements individualized curriculum and observes readers in the classroom
- assists in the selection of appropriate materials utilized for corrective measures
- provides demonstrations of new methods and materials (i.e. team teaching)
- responsible for maintaining the literature collection
- plans and conducts periodic students’ evaluations to assess the need for changes in the reading program
- plans and develops special reading projects as approved or provided
- ensures that reading is a component of the K-8 Language Arts assesses students to record and monitor student’s progress throughout the school year
- provide for remedial instructional needs of students K-8 through collaboration with staff and small group instruction with reading strategies.
For more information, please visit: https://lifteducationalacademy.com
Newberry Christian Community School Teacher Positions
When: 2019 – 2020 School Year
Wage: Based on experience
Contact: mike.glover@newberryccs.org
Are you ready to change lives? Newberry Christian Community School is looking for teachers for the 19-20 school year. We are hiring for elementary lead teachers, middle school and high school science, math and English teachers.
We are looking for degree holding teachers with experience in the classroom and a passion for ministry; we really do change lives! A candidate will also possess a keen understanding of the needs of students as well as an appreciation for their common struggles and issues with academics.
We are looking for a dedicated professional who wants to share Christ wile providing students with an exemplary education that prepares them for the future. Pay is based upon experience. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please email us at mike.glover@newberryccs.org
Service and Volunteer Opportunities
Splash Pals Adapted Aquatics Volunteers
Splash Pals at NCF provides an aquatic activity program for children with physical and developmental disabilities, focused on swimming, exercise, social interaction, and play. We work with various disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, and others. It’s a great environment where student members learn about and gain meaningful experience working with children with these disabilities.
Check out the website at www.SplashPals.com for more information.
Balance 180 6th Annual Summer Camp Volunteers
Volunteers needed for Balance 180’s summer camp from July 15 – August 2! Volunteers can join in the morning from 8:00am-12:30pm or in the afternoon from 12:30pm-5:30pm; however, these times can be adjusted to the volunteer’s schedule! No gymnastics experience is required to volunteer. Volunteers can sign up for any week or specific days: whatever works for your schedule! Most help is needed in the mornings.
Students who are interested can email Dennis Lee at balance180summercamp@gmail.com.
Adaptive Gymnastics Class Volunteers
Volunteers needed for gymnastics class until August 3! This is a gymnastics class that is specifically designed for children with varying abilities. We set up the gym in 4 rotations, including vault, floor, beam, and bars, so that our athletes can work on a variety of motor skills.
If you are interested in being a part of the Adaptive Gymnastics volunteer team, please contact Stephanie Thompson at balance180adaptivegymvolunteer@gmail.com. No gymnastics experience required to volunteer.
Cade Museum Summer Camp Volunteers
The Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention is now accepting applications for summer camp volunteers for camp on July 15-19 and July 22-26. Volunteers help to make camp an enriching experience for all by helping students with activities and assisting camp teachers.
Please complete an application here https://form.jotform.com/90984654772169 or contact Michele Kuhn at mkuhn@cademuseum.org for more information.
Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention Volunteers
Looking for an exciting volunteer opportunity? Do you love science, art, technology, and being creative? Join the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention as a volunteer! They are always in need of passionate volunteers who enjoy working with people and teaching others to help throughout the museum.
Apply online at https://www.cademuseum.org/new-volunteers.html, and contact Michele Kuhn, Volunteer Coordinator, at mkuhn@cademuseum.org with any questions.
Tutoring and Childcare
Tutoring Opportunity
Subject Areas: Reading/Writing, Math, Sports, and Social Communication
When: Summer
Contact: 727-301-6344
A family who is originally from China is offering a paid opportunity for one or more students who’s native language is English to assist an 11 year old boy on the autism spectrum. Tutoring is needed in reading/writing, math, sports and social communication area as tutor at home or home school, short-term work in the summer or long-term work for more than one year 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
Childcare Opportunity
Start Date: August 2019
Pay Rate: $10.00 per hour
Contact: michelesstone@gmail.com
Sitter needed for 2 boys ages 14 & 12, Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 7:15 to 8:50 and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 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: $10.00 HR. Other sitting opportunities may occur as current sitters schedules change. Email: michelesstone@gmail.com.
Events
Summer B Classes Begin
Date: Monday, July 1st, 2019
Time: ALL DAY
Location: University of Florida
Fourth of July
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2019
Time: (CAMPUS CLOSED)
Location: University of Florida
Advanced Fall Registration
Date: March 25 – August 16
Time: ALL DAY
Location: University of Florida
Fall Classes Begin
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Time: ALL DAY
Location: University of Florida