🐊🏫 Norman Hall Photo Campaign – Win Free Satchels! 🍕
What does your life at Norman Hall look like? Share your favorite photos from Norman Hall and earn a chance to win a Satchel’s gift card. QR Code: https://education.ufl.edu/student-services/photo-submittal/.
Collective for Black Student Advancement
The Collective for Black Student Advancement is looking for new members! Last year the College of Education formed the Collective for Black Student Advancement Committee and the collective included faculty, staff, and students, all of whom were committed to envisioning an antiracist UF College of Education across the dimensions of curriculum; faculty recruitment and retention; and student recruitment, experiences, and success. Subcommittees were formed for each of these areas; a subcommittee also looked at ways to support these efforts through the advancement office (fundraising and gifts).
If you are interested in joining the committee, please send the chair, Dr. Angela Kohnen (akohnen@coe.ufl.edu) an email with “CBSA Curriculum Committee” in the subject line. If you were on the committee last year and want to continue, please email Dr. Kohnen.
Study Abroad Opportunity: UF in Cape Town, South Africa – Writing with Nonprofits (Summer A, 2022)
The University Writing Program invites applications for our exciting new study abroad opportunity in the ever-breathtaking, yet complex city of Cape Town, South Africa. Through our program, you’ll partner with NGOs/NPOs to help these organizations’ service initiatives in Cape Town. You’ll have the opportunity to partner with NPOs working specifically in youth and young adult education initiatives, or in the areas of community health, social justice, and environment and sustainability. Our program offers 6 Gen Ed credits and 12,000-word Writing credit, all in one Summer A semester! Click here for a program brochure includinga day-by-day itinerary, syllabi, and list of NGOs: https://writing.ufl.edu/files/2021/09/Cape-Town-Brochure-2022.pdf.
To apply: https://ufabroad.internationalcenter.ufl.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=13068. For any questions, please contact Dr. Andréa Caloiaro (agcaloia@ufl.edu) or Dr. Emily Bald (ebald@ufl.edu). We’d love to hear from you!
Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice
Description: DART will hold an online info session on Wednesday, October 27th at 6pm eastern to discuss careers in community organizing. All UF students and alumni welcome, particularly those graduating before August 2022. RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/rsvp
DART trains professional organizers and community organizations how to work for social, economic and racial justice, including:
* Holding police departments accountable
* Shutting down the school-to-prison pipeline
* Reining in predatory lenders
* Expanding access to primary health and dental care
* Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training
* Fighting for immigrants’ rights
DART organizations are diverse coalitions that include communities of color, low-to-moderate-income communities and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent Spanish speakers and DACA recipients, to apply.
Salary: Associate Community Organizer starting salary $40,500/year + benefits.
Positions: Begin on January 10, May 9, and August 8, 2022 in:
Lead Community Organizer / Executive Director positions begin Fall 2021 in:
Application: To apply or learn more about DART, visit www.thedartcenter.org or find us on instagram and facebook @theDARTcenter. For questions, please contact justin@thedartcenter.org or 614.517.9586
Reef Relief Internships
Description: Reef Relief is looking to fill our spring and summer 2022 internships. The internships take place in Key West, Florida.
Website: For more information visit:https://www.reefrelief.org/employment-and-internships/
Application: If you are interested, please email reefrelief@gmail.com with a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should include three main things: stated position of interest, reason for applying, and related qualifications/experience that would make you a good candidate.
School Board of Levy County Teaching Positions
Description: The School Board of Levy County is hiring!
Available Positions:
Application: Please visit http://www.levyk12.org/personnel
Tinkergarten - Local Outdoor Early Learning Instructor
Description: If you care deeply about early childhood learning, getting kids outdoors, and making a real difference, read on! Tinkergarten is making outdoor learning possible for families everywhere. We are looking for exceptional individuals to lead our wildly fun outdoor classes for children ages 1 to 8. In Tinkergarten classes, kids develop essential life and learning skills, and grown ups learn how to support that playful learning at home.
Nearly a decade in the making, Tinkergarten has reached over 450,000 kids and their families across the US. A social impact company founded by education and tech industry vets, we use technology to enable talented individuals nationwide to lead Tinkergarten classes in their local greenspaces. We’re on a mission to improve lives and get a new generation hooked on nature. We’re adding new leaders each season — join us!
Benefits of Being a Tinkergarten Leader:
What it takes:
About Tinkergarten:
Tinkergarten’s expert-designed curriculum is engineered to help kids develop eight key skills, including creativity, persistence and problem solving, and provides guidance for families to help foster a child’s lifelong connection to the outdoors and love of learning. As a direct response to the continued challenges faced by parents amid the global pandemic, Tinkergarten’s year-round programming is now designed to be accessed on the go and features a new product experience to ensure every family can engage in outdoor learning with their children in a meaningful way.
Application: To apply, please visit https://tinkergarten.com/become-a-leader?utm_source=schools&utm_medium=job_post&utm_campaign=leader_recruiting_fall2021
Second Grade Teacher
Description: Reporting to the Head of Academics, the 2nd Grade Teacher is responsible for daily functions and management of a core knowledge area of Mathematics as well as leading a classroom.
The role of the Primary Years Programme teacher is to provide enjoying and stimulating educational opportunities with the philosophy and mission of IB at the center of student learning. All teachers are expected to create and implement a curriculum that includes educating the whole student, with a specific focus on the Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning. Hands-on, Project-based Learning is a priority in stimulating student curiosity and achievement. Additionally, teachers are encouraged to create strong relationships with students and parents, immersing themselves in Creation Village’s community. For the full job description, please see the visit the application below.
Where: Celebration Florida
Application: To apply, please visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/761902/Creation-Kids-Village/2nd-Grade-Homeroom-Teacher—PYP
Career Education with LYFEhouse Inc.
Description: LYFEhouse Inc. is a Gainesville based non-profit organization that services youth and families through personal and professional development. LYFEhouse is seeking a dedicated and engaging individual to help design and deliver career education programming for pre-collegiate youth. Practicum students will need to be available in the afternoons and weekends for workshop delivery. This is a fully virtual experience. However, hours are flexible. Candidate must have access to reliable internet, be able to commit to weekly supervision and mentorship meetings and be a team player.
Website: strive.lyfehouse.com
Application: For further Information, please send resume to Keira Simmonds at keira@lyfehouse.com.
UF Bridges Multicultural Outreach Program
Description: The University of Florida’s Bridges Multicultural Outreach Program, an agency operated by Student Government, is looking for staff members to join their team! The Bridges Multicultural Outreach Program targets underrepresented minority students in the effort to assist them through their college application process and shape them into competitive applicants for the university of their choice. Our program has three overall goals:
Application: We are currently looking for UF students to apply to become mentors to complete our team. To apply, please visit http://bit.ly/3FF5V6x. Applications for positions will close on October 21st @11:59PM.
Contact: If you have any questions about our program or specific questions about certain positions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to sa-bridges@ufl.edu.
Virtual Student Fellowship
Description: The Office of Miami-Dade County School Board Member Luisa Santos (District 9) has a unique virtual fellowship that brings together young people and provides them with hands-on experiences. Through a 6-month, 10 hour per week commitment, fellows engage and collaborate with their peers through virtual meetings and tackle office projects.
Examples of projects include conducting research on state and federal legislation, drafting policy proposals, relational organizing with constituents, event planning, and digital media creation and management. In return, we provide our fellows with professional development sessions, social activities, and Q&As with local leaders. Application: The application for the third class of our Office Fellowship is now open! The application will close Friday, October 29th at 11:59 PM and can be found at luisasantos.com/fellowship/.
Catalyst - One Day Leadership Program
Description: Catalyst™ is a one-day program focused on learning to develop your own authentic path, connect to groups and causes you care about, and commit to a plan to be a catalyst for yourself and the groups you’re part of. It is great entry into the LeaderShape® community.
You’ll consider powerful questions that move you towards action.
In small-group dialogue, large group interaction, and personal reflection, you’ll learn alongside others who also want to start something extraordinary. This one-day workshop focuses on self-discovery and having a positive impact on community.
Application: Visit our website to learn more information and apply.
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 2021-2022 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
Date: October 21, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Norman 2707 and Zoom
Date: October 21, 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM
Location: Zoom
Date: October 28, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual
Date: November 9, 4:30 PM
Location: Virtual
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:
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.
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
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:
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
Check back next week for more opportunities!
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
Date: March 3, 2021
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Appointment Required*
Date: March 4, 2021
Time: 8:30 AM- 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Date: March 4, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: March 9, 2021
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: March 16, 2021
Time: 11:45 AM – 12:35 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: March 21-22, 2021
Time: —
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: March 23, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: March 25, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: March 27, 2021
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: March 30, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*