Announcements
University of Florida Notification
UF campus and facilities are open for their regular operating schedules. Classes will resume on Thursday, September 5th, 2019. For more information, please visit UF Alerts.
Employment and Internship Opportunities
One Room School House First Grade Teacher
Description: The One Room School House is looking for a 1st grade teacher. We are a charter school that was established in 1997. We offer small class sizes, low tolerance for behavior issues and classroom disruptions, freedom to teach in a manner that suits your style, very little bureaucracy, a supportive administration, and competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
Preferred Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, demonstrate a commitment to diversity, have effective strategies for motivating and teaching students with differing abilities from a variety of backgrounds.
Website: https://www.orsh.net
Application: Submit your resume through email to Principal Sarah Sonberg at s.sonberg@orsh.net.
OPS Events/Office Assistant
Description:
- Must be a highly motivated individual with the capacity for hard work.
- Must have the ability to do physical tasks and lift at least 30lbs.
- Must be able to take initiative with assigned tasks and have the ability to work independently, reflecting good judgment and decision-making.
- Must be able to prioritize work tasks, and have the flexibility to adjust your work plan to assist when immediate needs arise.
- Must have good interpersonal skills in order to communicate with other students, University personnel, outside vendors, alumni, etc.
- This job requires someone who is detail oriented, reliable, responsible, dependable, honest and ethical.
Pay Rate: $10-$13 an hour, depending on qualifications/experience
Application: http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/512031/ops-eventsoffice-assistant
Student Graphic Designer Position
Description: The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including inDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Must be a self-starter who can follow directions carefully and efficiently. Primary responsibilities include:
- Design of graphic assets for print, including layout designs, advertisements, brochures, flyers and posters
- Design of graphic assets for web, including social media graphics, iconography, email newsletter designs, various web design assets and illustrations
- Design of graphic assets for marketing collateral materials, including conference displays, PowerPoint templates, apparel, promotional bags and other promotional items
- Coordination with team members, outside vendors, and clients to complete design projects on time
- Selecting images and graphics for various projects for the ETC team
- Attends weekly meetings with ETC team to remain on-track with strategic planning and projects
- Other duties as assigned
Application: To apply for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter and portfolio of relevant work to Jason Arnold at jda@coe.ufl.edu.
Student Housekeeper Position
Description: College of Education staff member is searching for cleaning help at home, with a possible opportunity to also babysit in the future. Responsibilities include household chores such as dishes, laundry, and picking up around the house, with a possibility for more per hour for deeper cleaning. The hours can be scheduled around your class times, but we would like them to be consistent from week to week. We are looking for someone who is reliable and responsible, and can work quickly to get lots done in the time you are at our home.
Hours: 5 hours a week (spread over a few days)
Pay Rate: $20 an hour
Contact: Rachel, RCG@coe.ufl.edu.
College of Education Student Ambassador
Description: Thank you for your interest in representing the College of Education as a Student Ambassador. The Ambassador program facilitates interactions between students and alumni and enhances the student experience by providing opportunities for networking and connections. The program requires a minimum two-year commitment. If you are able to do so please read through the protocol before applying.
Application: https://education.ufl.edu/alumni/coe-student-ambassadors-application/.
Applications are due by midnight on September 4. Upon application submission and review, we will contact successful applicants to discuss the details of this rewarding program.
Contact: For questions or concerns, contact Sunnie Pearson, Ambassador Liaison, at spearson@coe.ufl.edu.
Service and Volunteer Opportunities
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society Applications
Application Link: https://forms.gle/oCCryuyu4u3mfq6a9
Balance 180 Volunteers
Description: Balance 180 is a local non-profit organization that focuses on integrating children with varying abilities through sports. Our volunteers work 1-1 or 2-1 with our athletes who have disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and cerebral palsy, among others.
- Adaptive Gymnastics Classes: This is a gymnastics class that is specifically designed for children with varying abilities. We set up the gym in rotations that include vault, bars, beam, floor, and tumbletrack, so our athletes can work on a variety of motor skills. The athletes have a range of disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and cerebral palsy. Information on this program can be found in the flyer below. No gymnastics experience is required to volunteer.
When: Saturdays, 12:30-1:30pm.
Contact: If you are interested in being a part of the Adaptive Gymnastics volunteer team, please contact Stephanie Thompson at balance180adaptivegymvolunteer@gmail.com. - Young Athletes Program: YAP is an inclusive program through Special Olympics for children ages 2 to 7 years old. Athletes work on social skills plus basic motor skills for all sports, such as relays, kicking, hitting, jumping, climbing, and much more! No gymnastics experience is required to volunteer.
When: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30PM.
Contact: If you would like to sign-up, please email our YAP Volunteer Coordinator, Alexandra Ramirez, at balance180volunteers@gmail.com.
Gators Going Green Staff Applications
Curriculum Designer Volunteer
Description: LYFEhouse is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of youth and families through personal and professional development. You, our Learning Catalyst, will be our writer of youth development curriculum. Topics will range from essential leadership and life skills. Successful volunteers must have a love for helping youth and young adults develop and unlock their potential. Second, you must be capable of making complex and abstract concepts simple to understand. This project, should you choose to accept it, will involve research and lots of writing to create engaging and versatile instructional materials. This is mostly a virtual appointment, so access to a computer and the internet is a must. Some face to face meetings will be required.
Requirements: Computer & Internet Access
Application: Please send your resume and cover letter to keira@lyfehouse.com
Tutoring and Childcare
Kindergarten Tutor
Description: A kindergarten student from The One Room School House is seeking a tutor who needs help with phonological awareness. ESE experience preferred, but not required.
Contact: Please contact Katherine Raffii at The One Room School House (k.raffii@orsh.net) for more information.
ADHD Childcare
Description: My 10-year-old son has ADHD, and we are looking for childcare for a few hours a week. Are you a UF student in counselor education that might be interested in gaining some experience? Please contact us if you are interested in this opportunity.
Hours: Several hours a week.
Contact: Christine, cwhitmiller@hotmail.com
STEPS for Success Tutors
Description: Stephanie’s Tutoring and Enrichment Program (STEPs) for Success is looking for committed individuals to tutor elementary, middle, and high school students in math and reading. Experience is preferred but not required.
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Contact: Email your resume to Stephanie Mbionwu (Tutor Director) – stephaniemb@bellsouth.net
Algebra II/Spanish Tutor
Description: Algebra II and Spanish tutor needed for 15 year old IB student. After school or early evening hours, must have transportation. Could be one or two positions, depending on expertise.
Subject Areas: Algebra II & Spanish
When: 2019-2020 school year
Hours: 5-7 per week
Pay Rate: $20 an hour
Contact: Carol Mathews, camathews@mac.com
Multiple Subject Area Tutor
Description: Family, 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 in Reading/writing, Math, science,sports and Social communication area as tutor at home or after school, in Gainesville. (Experience with elementary education or special education students is desirable, but not necessary.)
Subject Areas: Reading/writing, Math, Science, Sports and Social Communication
Hours: 6- 10 hours per week
Pay Rate: $15 – $20 per hour
Contact: Cindy, 727-301-6344 ( phone/text) or rita1399@hotmail.com
Events
Explore your Career with the Career Connections Center
Date: September 5, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Location: Norman Hall Terrace Room
Tallahassee Internship Program Reception
Date: September 5, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Location: Ocora of Pugh Hall
Education College Council (ECC) First General Body Meeting
Date: September 9, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Norman Hall Terrace Room
SAGE Annual COE Graduate Student Social
Date: September 10, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: First Magnitude Brewery
Kappa Delta Pi Principal Panel (Open Meeting)
Date: September 10, 2019
Time: 8:15 PM
Location: Norman Hall Terrace Room
Counselor Education Open House
Date: September 20, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Reitz Union 2355
Free GRE Workshop
Date: September 23 – 26, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: UF Teaching Center
Student Florida Education Association (SFEA) Meeting
Date: September 25, 2019
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Norman Hall Terrace Room