Announcements
UF Research Integrity Summer Series
This summer, UF Research Integrity, in collaboration with RCR on Campus, will once again host a seminar series on Research Integrity and the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). The series will cover a wide variety of topics including the research lifecycle, research misconduct, peer review, as well as publishing and authorship.
Participants may enroll in one class, the whole series, or any combination of classes. Each seminar will be 1-2 hours and held via Zoom. Classes are open to all UF faculty, staff, and graduate students. Please visit our website for the full list of seminars and registration information. Register for seminars here: https://research.ufl.edu/rcr/rcr-training/2021-summer-seminar-series-registration/ If you have any issues or need assistance with registration, please contact Molly Domery at mdomery@ufl.edu.
Employment and Internship Opportunities
St. Patrick Interparish School ESE Paraprofessional
Description: St. Patrick Interparish School is hiring a ESE Paraprofessional! Training is provided. No previous experience required.
Duties to include:
- Responsible for providing hands-on support to the teacher when he/she is preparing lessons or when teaching students in the ESE classroom
- Supporting students(s) behaviorally and academically in the General education inclusive environment
- Helping with behavior management, assists in modifying curriculum, and classroom activities
- Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one and in small groups with students
- Assist students who need additional help learning a specific concept
- Supporting an inclusion model
Location: St. Patrick Interparish School, Gainesville, Fl 32601
Start Date: August 2,2021
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 3:15 pm
Contact: Mr. Frank Mackritis, Principal; 352 376-9878
Website: http://spsgnv.org/academics/morning-star/
Putnam County School District Elementary Teacher
Description: See information below
Application: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/job-vacancies
Putnam County School District Senior High Teacher
Description: See information below
Application: https://www.putnamschools.org/page/job-vacancies
St. Francis Catholic Academy Teachers
Description: St. Francis Catholic Academy of Gainesville, FL is looking for a social studies teacher and theology teacher.
Application: https://hr.dosafl.com/careers/
Website: https://sfcawolves.org
Contact: Principal Jason Acosta, 352-376-6545
Pace Center for Girls Teacher Positions
Description: Pace Center for Girls is looking for teachers! Are you interested in starting your career in education and making a difference in the lives of young girls? We have exciting opportunities at Pace Center for Girls – Marion, (Ocala, FL). We have immediate openings for an English Teacher and a Spirited Girls Teacher. We offer a competitive salary, a full benefits package, small class sizes, and a supportive community.
Website: https://www.pacecenter.org/locations/marion
Application: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/PAC1011PACE/JobBoard/015d8942-7665-4a24-b9c4-6f63b8c1e039/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=
Contact: Academic Manager Douglas Pearlstein, douglas.pearlstein@pacecenter.org
Expanded Learning Coordinator Position
Description: Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida’s history. CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come. Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida’s children and families!
As an Expanded Learning Coordinator you will coordinate and oversee the collaborative process in Community Partnership School related extended learning and enrichment programs. Overall, as the Expanded Learning Coordinator, you will contribute to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.
Application: To apply, please visit: https://university-chsfl.icims.com/jobs/5589/expanded-learning-coordinator/job?mobile=false&width=1110&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240
Postdoctoral Fellowship at Vanderbilt University
Description: Dr. Rich Milner, Professor of Education and Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair of Education at Vanderbilt University is the founding director for the Initiative for Race Research and Justice (RRJ). Along with co-directors Dr. Graham Reside and Dr. Wonder Drake, the RRJ is seeking to fill the position of Postdoctoral Fellow to undertake both administrative and research support in advancing the initiative, research, and related projects.
Drs. Milner, Reside and Drake are looking for a research fellow who will assist with developing sustainable community/school partnerships, data collection/analyses, and day-to-day operations within RRJ. For full position details, please see the application.
Application: To apply, please visit https://www.vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/position-detail/?id=557
Contact: Ashley Hollingsworth, rrj@vanderbilt.edu
University of Buffalo Project Staff Assistant, Psychology
Description: The incumbent will report to the principal investigator (Dr. Jamie Ostrov) and will assist the Project team with the coordination of the daily functions of the research project, while also supporting the in person and virtual interview and salivary/hair/nail cortisol data collection in local child care centers and the lab (or outside homes as needed).
This position will also involve data coding, entry, and management as well as supporting the qualtrics electronic data collection platform within the laboratory. Incumbent must be able to work independently with moderate supervision, and willing to commit to at least 1 year in the position. For full position details, please see the application.
Where: University of Buffalo
Application: To apply, please visit https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/28830
Contact: Jamie Ostrov, PhD, jostrov@buffalo.edu
Harn Museum of Art Fall 2021 Internships
Description: Intern at YOUR art museum! Harn internships are offered with the goal of providing professional experience, growth opportunities and guidance from museum professionals. Fall internships in the Education Department are available in Family Programs. Deadline for applications is July 1, 2021.
Applications: Interested candidates can find instructions, applications and project descriptions at www.harn.ufl.edu/intern.
Contact: Questions? Contact the Intern Coordinator at register@harn.ufl.edu
Service and Volunteer Opportunities
Harn Museum of Art Ambassador
Description: Put yourself into the art museum! Have you ever been intrigued by an artwork at a museum, but wished there was someone nearby you could ask for more information? Now is your chance to be that someone! As a Harn ambassador you will share your excitement and insights with museum visitors in the galleries.
You don’t need to have an art background! You can come from any major! We encourage everyone who is interested to consider joining. This new program — developed by Harn Museum of Art staff and student interns — will provide you with the training you need — including exclusive behind the scenes tours — to share your excitement about art with museum visitors.
Application: Online training begins this summer, and the program starts in the Fall of 2021. Sign-up here to learn more about the program and opportunities to apply – https://bit.ly/HarnInvolved
Key Dates:
- Online training: Sunday, August 8th, 2-3:30pm (additional sessions may be arranged if needed)
- Final in-person training: Sunday, September 5, 2021, 1-4pm.
Tutoring and Childcare
Check back for more opportunities!
Events
C3 Lab: Resume Building
Date: June 9, 2021
Time: 3:00 – 3:30 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Summer B Begins
Date: June 28, 2021
Location: UF, see calendar
COE Initiatives and Programs
Connections and Resources
- Multicultural and Diversity Affairs –UF Division of Student Affairs
- Multicultural and Diversity Affairs Resource List
- Career Connections Center
- ASPIRE –Diversity & Inclusion
- UF International Center
- Florida Opportunity Scholars
- Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives
- LGBTQ Affairs
- Institute of Hispanic Latino Affairs
- Institute of Black Culture
- Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs
- Disability Resource Center
Announcements
Join us tomorrow (3/4) for the 2021 UF College of Education Research Symposium, brought to you by the UF College of Education, the Education College Council (ECC), and the Student Alliance of Graduates in Education (SAGE). The Symposium is 100% open to the public – anyone can join any session, no registration required. Here are some highlights of what you won’t want to miss:
- Keynote Presentation: “Leading Through Uncertain Times: How COE School Directors Managed Difficult Times and Lead our Schools Forward” – Our COE school directors – Dr. David Miller, Dr. Erica McCray, and Dr. Ester de Jong – describe the past year in their respective schools and what to expect moving forward (1-2pm on 3/4).
- Roundtable Presentations: Join Zoom rooms for roundtable presentations all day long as undergraduate students, graduate students, and practitioners present their research and discuss some of the most pressing issues in education today
- Virtual Digital Poster Gallery: Check out digital posters from the Gainesville education community in an immersive, 3D virtual space!
- Grab-n-go goodies from ECC at Norman Hall: Say hi to your friends at ECC and grab snacks, swag, and other goodies at their table at the Conference Center of Norman Hall from 12-1pm on 3/4.
All of this can be found in the 2021 UF COE Research Symposium’s website, found here: https://sites.google.com/view/2021coesymposium/home. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Max Sommer (msommer15@ufl.edu). We look forward to seeing you!
Write a Gator Nation Giving Day Thank You Note!
Faculty and staff devote their time, talents and resources to make our university and the College of Education the best it can be – and this Giving Day they showed they are “All for the Gators” by donating to support scholarships, research, programs and more. Help us share gratitude for these incredible members of the Gator Nation, and in return we’ll mail you a limited-edition Giving Day decal. Saying thanks is easy! Follow these steps to participate:
- Visit gator.to/SUAHty now through Friday, March 5.
- Submit your thank you note using the online form. We’ll assign your note to a faculty or staff member and mail it on your behalf.
- Spread the word! Share the link on social media and encourage others to participate.
- As our thank you, we’ll mail you a limited-edition Giving Day decal.
UF Presidential Service Award Applications NOW OPEN
The Brown Center for Leadership & Service would like to announce the Presidential Service Award application is open, and closes March 7th. To apply for the general Presidential Service Awards, click here!
The Presidential Service Award recognizes graduating undergraduate and graduate students who dedicate themselves to promoting social justice, community awareness, and civic engagement on campus and in the community. This award gives the University a chance to acknowledge students who made outstanding efforts in the areas mentioned above, many of which often go unrecognized and unrewarded. Additionally, the Faculty and Staff Advocate of the Year is a special Presidential Service Award that recognizes UF faculty or staff who have gone above and beyond in promoting UF students to pursue Service and leadership opportunities in the community. To learn more about the requirements for each award, please visit our website at https://leadershipandservice.ufl.edu/psa/.
UF Survey | Exploring the Perceptions of Campus Police Outreach Events Among College Students
Dr. Erika Brooke from the Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law at the University of Florida:
Each semester, my undergraduate research methods students undertake an original data collection research project focused on improving the justice system. This semester, we are examining police—community interactions by exploring perceptions of undergraduate students on campus police sponsored outreach events. The study has been approved by the UF IRB (IRB202100354) and my students plan to present their findings to UF police at the end of the semester. Survey link: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MLKUatBa6TKEpo. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Brooke at ejbrooke@ufl.edu.
JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund)
JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) provides interest-free, last dollar loans for Jewish undergrad, graduate and vocational students in need. Applicants should visit JELF.org/loans/app to start the process. The application is open on March 1 – April 30 for the full academic year and September 1 – 30 for spring and/or summer semester only.
Employment and Internship Opportunities
Royal Palm School ESE Positions
Description: Royal Palm School is a great place to work! We are an ESE Center that services students PreK-Transition (ages 3 to 22). We have the following ESE programs at our school for K-12: Physically Impaired, PMH, TMH, ASD, Dual, and Transition. Our class size for K-12 averages 4 to 8 students. All of our rooms have two paraprofessionals that assist the teacher and students throughout the day.
Application: To apply, please send an email to Director Jennifer Corcoran jennifer.corcoran.2@palmbeachschools.org, or can be reached at (561) 357-1903.
Website: https://rpec.palmbeachschools.org
Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program
Description: The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program Collaborative is a two-year conservation training program for undergraduates who are interested in careers in conservation and in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field. Scholars take part in applied field research projects (1st Summer – 2021), professional internships (2nd Summer – 2022), mentoring, and form strong professional networks that span the country (and beyond). The application deadline has been extended to March 8, 2021 for the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program Collaborative https://ddcsp-collaborative.org/
Eligibility: Please visit https://ddcsp-collaborative.org/eligibility to see if you are eligible (must graduate in or after Fall 2022).
Pay Rate: Scholars receive a weekly stipend of $550 dollars for 9 weeks in the 1st summer, and 8 weeks in the 2nd summer. This stipend amount does not include the stipend you may receive for food and housing during your second summer.
Application: For more info on the program and how to apply see the attached flyer, visit https://ddcsp-collaborative.org/.
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowships
Description: The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program provides opportunities for doctoral candidates to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. The program is designed to deepen research knowledge and increase the study of modern foreign languages, cultural engagement, and area studies not generally included in U.S. curricula.
Program Features: Students may request funding to support overseas research for a period of no less than six months and no more than 12 months. Funds support travel expenses to and from the residence of the fellow and the country or countries of research; maintenance and dependent allowances based on the location of research for the fellow and his or her dependent(s); an allowance for research-related expenses overseas; and health and accident insurance premiums. Projects may focus on one or more of the following geographic areas: Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (excluding the United States and its territories).
Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education (IHEs) in the United States are eligible to apply for grants under this program. As part of the application process, eligible students submit their individual research narratives and application forms to their home IHE. The IHE compiles all eligible individual student applications for inclusion in the institutional application that is submitted to the U.S. Department of Education. A student is eligible to receive a DDRA fellowship from their IHE if he or she
- is a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States;
- is a graduate student in good standing at an IHE;
- is admitted to candidacy in a doctoral degree program in modern foreign languages and area studies at that institution when the fellowship period begins;
- is planning a teaching career in the United States upon completion of his or her doctoral program; or
- possesses sufficient foreign language skills to carry out the dissertation research project.
Application: The FY 2021 application is available online through the U.S. Department of Education’s G5 system between Feb. 4 and April 5, 2021
Contact: If you have questions about the program or application process, please send them by email to DDRA@ed.gov. Please refer to the official Federal Register notice for detailed information about the FY 2021 competition.
American Council on Education Graduate Research Associates
Description: The American Council on Education (ACE) is hiring their new cohort of Graduate Research Associates for the 2021-2021 academic year. The American Council on Education’s Graduate Research Associate Program provides graduate students and recent graduate students with an opportunity to conduct research within a leading national higher education association in Washington, DC.
Key areas of research include: 1) equity-minded leadership; 2) globally engaged and effective institutions; and 3) successful and mobile students. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or recently completed an accredited master’s or doctoral degree program.
Application: Apply by March 5, 2021 for priority consideration.For more information and to apply visit: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1073/JobBoard/05d55e39-4648-d8d6-f8cd-e3a5f6eb35f4/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a26819ec-5a5a-40c6-b49e-ae6499adb05c
ESOL Achievers Internships
Description: ESOL Achievers is an organization based in Gainesville, Florida. ESOL Achievers’ mission is to ensure immigrant high school students, specifically those in the ESOL Program, graduate high school and forge their unique path to achieve their dreams. The organization works with and supports over 100 ESOL (ESL) students at Gainesville High School. ESOL Achievers is seeking passionate student interns to support their mission.
Internships Available:
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Intern
- Student Mentorship & Tutoring OnDemand Intern
- Social Media Management Intern
- Website Design & Management Intern
Job Type: Unpaid Internship, remote
Application: To apply, please email Verónica Paz Gonzalez at veropaz@ufl.edu
UF IFAS Summer Internship with Cedar Key School K-12 Education
Description: This internship is intended to give undergraduate students at UF an opportunity for real-world experience in education and/or extension activities. Selected students will work alongside local K-12 youth from Cedar Key School. The hosts include UF/IFAS faculty as well as Cedar Key K-12 educators. Interns will participate in a summer wrap- up workshop where interns will summarize their experiences. This is a great opportunity for students to enhance their skill sets and explore career options in educational natural resource fields. This internship is open to current undergraduates from the College of Education, University of Florida.
Pay Rate: This internship is 240 paid work hours for a total of six weeks, and interns are paid $12.00 per hour for up to 40 hours a week.
Website: To see more information on our previous interns and their experiences, please visit (http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/ncbs/tag/ncbs-interns/)
Application: Please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references in a single PDF file to Emily Colson at emilycolson@ufl.edu. The CV should include GPA and transcript as well as details of experience and skills relevant to the position. Applications are due by March 20, 2021.
Camp Laurel South Summer Camp
About Camp Laurel South: Camp Laurel South is located near Portland, Maine in the heart of the Sebago Lakes Region. Its 150 unspoiled acres include woodlands, sports fields and open lawns. It’s location in the southern part of Maine makes Laurel South a most inviting summer retreat for campers and counselors alike. Each summer, Laurel South operates two four-week programs with 400 boys and girls, ages 7 to 15 in each session. They come from all over the U.S. as well as several foreign countries. The return rate for both campers and staff is very high.
Description: Camp Laurel South is a residential summer camp in Maine seeking college athletes to be activity instructors and camp counselors for the summer of 2021. This is a great summer experience that can fulfill many internship requirements. We look for people with personality, character, maturity, professional training, experience and most importantly, a sincere desire to work with children. Our counselor to camper ratio is better than 1:3.
Application: This is a two month experience June 14 – August 15. To apply, please visit: https://www.camplaurelsouth.com/summer-camp-counselors-staff/
Florida Elks Summer Camp
Description: Florida Elks Youth Summer Camp is hiring staff members and camp counselors! This summer program will go from June 13th 2021 to August 7th 2021. By working here at camp, students become eligible to apply for the Van Duren scholarship. Students must continue working here to receive the scholarship. Awards are between $1,000 and $5,000 a year. We are a residential camp and staff stay here on property while campers are here. Campers are 9-13.
Pay Rate: Starts at $300 a week.
Application: feyc.org
Contact: For questions, please contact Elliott Gilbert at elliott@feyc.org or 352-552-0786
Service and Volunteer Opportunities
Check back next week for more opportunities!
Tutoring and Childcare
Tenth Grade Tutor
STEPs for Success Tutors
Description: STEPs for Success is looking for tutors for elementary, middle, and high school students. Experience is preferred, but not required. Must be able to commit for the entirety of the 2020-2021 school year.
Pay: $15 per hour
Hours: Tutors-at least 4 hours a week (more hours are available upon request)
Schedule: Flexible (afternoon/evenings 3-4 days a week Monday through Friday are highly preferred)
Contact: Interested? Questions? Please send an email with your resume to Stephanie (Tutor Director) at STEPsforSuccess352@gmail.com
Events
Careers in Education Virtual Fair
Date: March 3, 2021
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Appointment Required*
College of Education Research Symposium
Date: March 4, 2021
Time: 8:30 AM- 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual
COE Qualitative Research Presents: Distinguished Lecture Series with Johnny Saldaña
Date: March 4, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Adulting 101 Series: Preparing for Interviews
Date: March 9, 2021
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Adulting 101 Series: Know Your Value - Job Offers and Salary Negotiation
Date: March 16, 2021
Time: 11:45 AM – 12:35 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Florida PTA’s Annual Legislative Conference
Date: March 21-22, 2021
Time: —
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
"Give Em Something To Talk About" | Griotte’s Got Something to Say: Employing Qualitative Research Methods for Intergenerational Transfer Presented by Dr. Erica McCray
Date: March 23, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Adulting 101 Series: Pivoting – What to Do If you Didn’t Get the Job/Into Graduate School
Date: March 25, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
The Great Florida Teach-In
Date: March 27, 2021
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Adulting 101 Series: Stand Out – Professionalism, Branding, and Professional Development
Date: March 30, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
COE Initiatives and Programs
Connections and Resources
- Multicultural and Diversity Affairs –UF Division of Student Affairs
- Multicultural and Diversity Affairs Resource List
- Career Connections Center
- ASPIRE –Diversity & Inclusion
- UF International Center
- Florida Opportunity Scholars
- Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives
- LGBTQ Affairs
- Institute of Hispanic Latino Affairs
- Institute of Black Culture
- Asian Pacific Islander American Affairs
- Disability Resource Center