EduGator Newsletter | February 9, 2022

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Careers in Education Fair
Head over to the Career Connections Center for an afternoon career fair with school districts and organizations hiring for education positions. Registration not required, please bring UFID for onsite check-in. Don’t forget, the C3 offers career planning and resume support services, learn more at https://career.ufl.edu/. Wednesday March 2^nd, 4pm – 7pm. Location: Career Connections Center, Reitz Union, Level 1
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College of Education Research Symposium
The 2022 University of Florida College of Education Research Symposium, “Advancing Education through Research,” is coming up! This event will take place from 2:00 – 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 14th. It is hosted by the UF College of Education, Education College Council, and Student Alliance of Graduates in Education who will provide an inviting environment for students, practitioners, faculty, and others to get together, share their work, and discuss pressing topics in education.

We are inviting all undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, teachers, and practitioners to submit a proposal to present at the symposium. If you are not submitting a proposal, save the date and join us at Norman Hall on April 14th to hear about the exciting work being done and engage in important discussions in education.

Here are a couple of details about the upcoming symposium:

Symposium will be held from 2:00 – 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 14th – Save the Date!
Proposal submissions (250 words maximum) are due by Thursday, March 10th – you can submit your proposal using this form: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3CQTtlUmkPWStRY
Submission types: Roundtable and Paper Presentations as well as Posters. An award ceremony will be held towards the end of the symposium for the best submissions.

For full details, see the attached PDF. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Brian Abramowitz (Brianabramowitz@ufl.edu).

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Apply to be an Askew Scholar! | Spring 2022
The Bob Graham Center’s Reubin Askew Scholars program is now accepting applications from students committed to ideals of public service, leadership, and civic engagement. Askew Scholars receive $2000 over the course of an academic year to support a significant public service or research project. The deadline to apply is Feb 11 at 5 PM ET. Learn more and apply now!

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Employment and Internship Opportunities

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Description: The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) seeks candidates for a paid internship for the summer of 2022. This internship is appropriate for students pursuing graduate study in higher education, public policy, public administration, and related fields. The ideal candidates will be doctoral or advanced/exemplary master’s students who are motivated, active learners interested in higher education policy and governance. We are particularly interested in applicants with an interest in higher education finance and financial aid.

SHEEO seeks and strongly encourages individuals from historically underrepresented or marginalized groups to apply. We offer flexible hours, a flexible internship duration and start date, and the opportunity to work remotely or in-person in our Boulder, Colorado office. Past successful interns have continued working for us on a part-time remote basis throughout the year while they finished their program.
Application: To apply, please visit: https://sheeo.org/sheeo-job-posting-state-policy-internship/
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Description: Mater Academy Charter Middle High School is an “A” Ranked College Preparatory Charter School in Miami Dade County. We are looking for Dynamic, Innovative, and Knowledgeable Educators to join our team for the 2022-2023 School Year. We are looking for educators of ALL Subjects: ELA/Reading 6-12, Mathematics 6-12, Science 6-12, Social Studies 6-12, Foreign Languages, Fine Arts, Media, Technology, TV Production, Computers, ESE etc.

The position is open to candidates with at least a Bachelor’s Degree and a Florida Department of Education Certificate (Professional, Temporary, or Statement of Eligibility). Preference will be given to those with valid FLDOE Certifications. We are a Title I School with 86% Free and Reduced Lunch although our Graduation Rate is 99% and more than 25% of our Seniors Graduate with an AA from Miami Dade College. We offer 26 Advanced Placement Classes, are a Nationally Certified STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Science), and have earned GOLD STEAM Designated School including a robust Performing Arts Academy.
Salary: Our teachers are paid commensurate to MDCPS and have a generous 401K and Benefits Package.
Application: For those interested in applying, please send your resume to mmontero@materacademy.com to set up an interview.
Contact: For questions or concerns please call 305-828-1886 x 2349

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Description: Grassy Waters Preserve is now accepting applications for their Environmental Education Summer Internship Program! See below for more information about our paid 10-week college internship program in the Everglades.
Website: Learn more information about the canoeing, dipnetting and other hands-on environmental education activities that you will assist with at: https://www.wpb.org/government/public-utilities/grassy-waters-preserve/school-programs
About the Grant/Internship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRdzLN3sXQ4&list=PLBStMaSddHhzhGw0K4z95KedAKAy6y4gZ
Application: If you have any questions about the internship or the application, please email Charles Wilson at cwilson@wpb.org

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Job Description/Duties: Report to the Online Education Coordinator and assist instructional design staff and teaching faculty with development and monitoring of eLearning for the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences:

Process lecture files and course materials (maintain/update as necessary)
Correspond with faculty timely and efficiently
Assist instructors and online students with troubleshooting (Canvas, Mediasite and Zoom)
Other duties as needed

Minimum Requirements: Federal Work Study (FWS) eligible only. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Powerpoint.
Expected Hourly Rate: $15 per hours; commensurate with experience
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with UF e-learning (Canvas), Excellent written communication skills, Skills in Microsoft Office programs, Skills in HTML and basic web page design, Experience with Camtasia Studio, Adobe Premiere, or similar video production software as well as video recording equipment and understanding of Instructional Design principles, ADDIE development and Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Contact: Please reach out to Hiring Manager Jennifer Vogel at alpha32605@ufl.edu with: CV/Resume and cover letter. Please note this is NOT JOB NO: 519857

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Description: St. Patrick Interparish School is seeking a full time 2nd grade teacher. This entails teaching to the diocesan standards in Math, Language Arts, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. As a Catholic School teacher, religion is taught on a daily basis. with a focus on the sacraments of reconciliation and first communion. Come and join our St. Patrick family where we are more than just a school.

Contact: Principal Frank Mackritis at fmackritis@spsgnv.org.

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Description: The Department of Recreational Sports is seeking students interested in applying to work as Water Safety Instructors (Swim Instructors) for the Summer 2022 season. Water Safety Instructors facilitate swim lessons for youth and adults in the UF community. All instructors must currently have or be willing to obtain an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification by the first day of employment. Individuals may obtain their certification through courses offered on campus through UF RecSports or in their local community.
When: Hiring for summer positions (starting May 9^th), weekday afternoons and evenings, 5-8 hours weekly.
Pay Rate: $11.75/hour
Application: To apply, please visit https://recsports.ufl.edu/about/student-employment/. Applications open on UF jobs February 13 – March 13
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Description: Oak Hall School in Gainesville is seeking energetic, creative, and enthusiastic individuals with a love for children to staff its summer camp program. Summer Camp Counselors are needed for camps serving children ages 3-18. Counselor will be responsible for a group of approximately 8 kids daily including the planning and management of 4 daily activity classes. Camp starts June 6^th and ends July 29^th. Summer staff training will be in the evenings and weekend of the week of May 30^th.
Hours: FT Hours would be 8:30-4:15 three times weekly, 7:30-4:15 one day weekly, and 8:30-6:00 one day weekly.
Pay Rate: Salary is $12.00/hour and we are looking for people with expertise in arts & crafts, outdoor education, indoor & outdoor sports, and enrichment (2).
Application: The application is available at www.oakhall.org/employment. The interview process begins during the month of February.
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Service and Volunteer Opportunities

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Description: 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 4-17 to develop both golf skills and life skills that can be used on and off the course. Only basic golf knowledge is required.
Application: If interested, please visit their website, https://gatorjuniorgolf.org/volunteer.
Contact: For more information or email us at growthegame@gatorjuniorgolf.org.
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Description: Gainesville family near UF looking for a babysitter for super fun & affectionate 7yr old boy/girl twins (2nd grade). Must have a car with empty backseat to fit 2 boosters (parent-provided). Must be vaccinated and OK to wear a mask while transporting the kids. Must be available on Tuesdays & Fridays from 2:30pm to 5:30pm or later, transporting from PK Yonge to after school activities and then home. Additional school night help and/or weekend childcare help, as schedule allows & needs arise.
Contact: Call or text Courtney Zukoski at 904-315-0438.

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Description: Hiring an undergraduate student or recent graduate to provide tutoring and extracurricular educational and development opportunities to two 6^th graders through June 2022. A combination of STEM and reading with a focus on experiential learning, exploration, and fun. Position to commence as soon as possible.
Hours: Between 20-30 hours per week.
Pay Rate: Hourly pay rate is $20.
Contact: Please email a.candan.erenguc@gmail.com for additional information or with questions.
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Date: February 9
Location: UF
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Date: February 10, 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom
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Date: February 15, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Zoom
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Date: February 10, 6:00 PM
Location: Harn Museum of Art
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Date: February 19, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Harn Museum of Art
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Date: March 2, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Career Connections Center, Reitz Union, Level 1
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