Announcements
Course Announcement: EDF 6520, History of Education in the U.S.
Graduate course, Fall 2022.
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).
Events
- PASCO COUNTY SCHOOLS SPRING HIRING EVENT - Date: March 23, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Cypress Creek Middle School Gym, 8845 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
- SKY HAPPINESS RETREAT - Date: March 25 - 27 Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Virtual Link
- SANTA ROSA COUNTY TEACHER JOB FAIR - Date: March 26, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: East Bay K-8 School
*Registration Required*
- RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY SCHOOLS JOB FAIR - Date: March 26, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Innovation Campus (gym) 8160 Baymeadows Way West, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- DR. CONSTANCE LINDSAY-THE EFFECTS OF PRINCIPAL - TEACHER DEMOGRAPHIC MATCHING ON TEACHER TURNOVER AND PROMOTIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA - Date: March 31, 3:00 PM Location: Virtual
- BROWARD STUDENT INTERNS SPRING 22’ INTERVIEW DAY - Date: April 25, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Location: Virtual , Job ID #50444
Employment and Internship Opportunities
Saint Mark’s Episcopal School Teachers
Description: Saint Mark’s Episcopal School is hiring lower school teachers and a middle school science teacher.
Application: To apply, please email your resume to Nicole Willi, HR Director, at nwilli@saintmarks.com or call 954-563-4508.
P.K. Yonge (Multiple Positions)
Description: P.K. Yonge is hiring or the 2022 – 2023 school year! P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is a public school established in 1934 with the mission to design, test, and disseminate innovations in K-12 education through serving a student population representative of Florida’s economic, racial, gender, and academic diversity. P.K. Yonge seeks to attract a faculty that reflects the diversity of our student population. Affiliated with the College of Education at the University of Florida, P.K. Yonge faculty may partner with members of the college to develop, and test teaching solutions grounded in our shared values of inclusivity, accessibility, equity, and student agency while educating approximately 1250 students on campus.
About P.K. Yonge: P.K. Yonge boasts a small community-like atmosphere that fosters deep and impactful relationships with students and families from all walks of life over many years. P.K. Yonge is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all as we seek to generate new ideas for advancing equity and inclusion at P.K. Yonge and beyond through research, teaching, and/or service. Teachers work closely in a collaborative environment that cultivates diversity of thought, perspectives, and ideas on matters that impact K-12 schools. As practitioner-researchers, P.K. Yonge faculty are constantly working to bridge theory and practice. P.K. Yonge attributes our successes to the contributions of teachers from all backgrounds and nationalities who find teaching, research, and investigation inspiring, who value the opportunity to reach outside the bounds of the classroom, and who are open to sharing on a broader scale.
P.K. Yonge teachers enjoy greater professional autonomy. P.K. Yonge faculty engage in professional learning opportunities each year though webinars, workshops, learning communities, and teacher research aimed at increasing knowledge of diversity and equity in inclusive learning environments. Teachers are fully supported to explore and learn within their subject areas; encouraged to present and attend national conferences; and inspired to refine and improve their current practices.
Available Positions:
- INSTRUCTOR/PKY – Senior Research Instructor (520665)
- INSTRUCTOR/PKY – 6-12 grade English Language Arts Instructor (multiple positions) (519421)
- INSTRUCTOR/PKY – 6-12 grade Mathematics Instructor (multiple positions) (519419)
- INSTRUCTOR/PKY – 6-12 grade Physical Education Instructor (multiple positions) (519418)
- INSTRUCTOR/PKY – K-5 Elementary Instructor (multiple positions) (519420)
- INSTRUCTOR/PKY – Middle School Project Based Learning Instructor (520843)
- PKY – Middle School Counselor (multiple positions) (520684)
Resources:
- University of Florida Benefits
- Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
- Accessibility at UF
Application: To learn more about P.K. Yonge, please visit www.pkyonge.ufl.edu. If you are interested in being a part of this dedicated team of professionals, we invite you to submit your curriculum vitae or resume and application to one of the above job position links.
Akwaaba Freedom School Servant Leader Interns
Description: For a full job description, please see the below flyer.
Application: To apply, please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGeH88GFrHWWG28j7yONKiBKrvuIpUBlwzTUXDpfy4j2PEuQ/viewform
Akwaaba Freedom School Site Coordinator
Description: For a full job description, please see the below flyer.
Application: To apply, please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeontOs4K6L0z6Gib9z5XeFyle1iqOS72bWGeMde93Kx7yGgw/viewform
Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice
Description: DART will hold an online info session on Wednesday, March 23 at 6pm EST to discuss careers in community organizing. All current and former UF students welcome, particularly those graduating in or before August 2022. RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/info
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
Associate Community Organizer starting salary $42,500-44,000/year + benefits.
Associate Community Organizer
Starting salary $42,500-$44,000/year + benefits
Positions begin on May 16 and August 8, 2022 in:
Florida: Bradenton, Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Miami, Palm Beach, Pensacola, Sarasota, St. Petersburg
Kansas: Kansas City
South Carolina: Columbia, Greenville
Virginia: Charlottesville, Richmond
Leadership Positions
Starting salary $50,000-$70,000/year DOE + benefits
Positions begin Spring 2022 in:
Florida: Melbourne, Fort Myers (Senior Organizer)
Kansas: Wichita (Field Organizer)
South Carolina: Greenville
Georgia: Savannah
Nebraska: Lincoln
Application: Application deadline for ALL start dates is March 27, 2022. To apply or learn more about DART, visit www.thedartcenter.org or find us on instagram and facebook @theDARTcenter. Still have questions? Contact justin@thedartcenter.org or 614.517.9586. 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.
City of Gainesville Fellowship
Description: Applications for the 2022-23 cohort of the City of Gainesville fellowship are now open to all University of Florida undergraduates. The City is eager to invite students from all majors and all colleges at UF to apply. Students who are selected as fellows will work part time (about 15 hrs/wk) in a variety of local Gainesville government offices during the fall and spring semesters of an entire academic year, and be paid the city’s hourly living wage, $15/hr. They will earn academic credit. Up to 13 fellowship opportunities will be available with focus areas in:
- Visual Design
- UX (User Experience) Service Design
- Business Process Specialist
- Data Visualization
- Community Development
- Policy Research
- Marketing and Media
Successful candidates are detailed-oriented, self-starters with a passion for improving their communities. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Preference will be given to students who are of Junior and Senior standing.
Application: The deadline to apply is March 25. We have scheduled a free virtual information session on Monday, March 21 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. where applicants can learn more. Get all the details at this link: https://go.ufl.edu/gnvfellowship.
Grassy Waters Preserve Summer Environmental Education Internship
Description: Grassy Waters Preserve’s Environmental Education Summer Internship Program is accepting applications until April 4th, 2022. Watch the video about the grant/internship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRdzLN3sXQ4&list=PLBStMaSddHhzhGw0K4z95KedAKAy6y4gZ
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
Application: If you have any questions about the internship or the application, please email Charles Wilson at cwilson@wpb.org
Guided Discoveries Summer Camp Counselors
Description: Guided Discoveries is looking for college students who are passionate about working with children! Our summer camp in Clover, VA is looking for counselors for its AstroCamp, Camp CHOP, and Camp Motorsport programs. Summer camp provides a wonderful supplemental experience for education and counseling students. Students will have the benefit of working with children in a more relaxed environment, allowing them to connect with children on a different level and in a different time frame than is often able to take place in a formal school or clinical setting. Many of our staff continue on to teaching and counseling careers after leaving us, and they all have benefitted from the skills and experiences gained by working at our summer camps. It’s a great way for current students to gain real-world experience and to get paid for it! Plus summer camp is just… fun! Our staff have opportunities to be creative, mentor children, make lasting, meaningful friendships, and develop skills that will benefit them in their personal and professional lives.
Application: If interested, apply here. The hiring manager (also listed on the flyer) is our Summer Camp Director, John Swanwick (john@gdi.org).
The Pocono Springs Camp
Description: The Pocono Springs Staff is dedicated to working with children and creating an atmosphere of family, spirit, and excitement. If you have a desire to impact the lives of children by helping them be their best selves and to also grow as an individual yourself, Pocono Springs is the right place for you. We are a 5-week, coed, residential camp in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Staff are typically at camp from June 12th to July 29th with opportunities to stay for pre and post season. Your summer job at camp can be used as an INTERNSHIP!
Pay Rate: Salary starts at 2150 and includes all room & board, meals, staff t-shirts, and laundry services!
Application: To apply, please visit https://www.poconospringscamp.com/staff/.
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact drew@poconospringscamp.com.
Services and Volunteer Opportunities
ESOL Achievers Volunteers
Description: ESOL Achievers is a non-profit organization at UF supporting over 100 ESOL (ESL) students at Gainesville High School (GHS), with around 80% of Latinx students from low-income families. Our organization works to provide support and guidance for our students to forge their unique paths to achieve their professional, educational, and personal goals through mentorship and tutorship.
We are recruiting volunteers interested in a community engagement project to promote mental health and well-being to the students beginning with a Wellness Fair at GHS. Volunteers would help us build and coordinate relationships with community partners for the fair and assist with the event. We are currently working on a mental health initiative to provide students access to equitable mental health services focused on mental health promotion and prevention through community partnerships that foster their social and emotional well-being to support their academic achievements.
How to Volunteer: To apply, please contact Jasminetran@esolachievers.org.
Akwaaba Freedom School Volunteers
Description: For the full volunteer description, please see the below flyer.
Application: To volunteer, please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9hv1_ZO3xG7ZkNsUEJ80WQaB8-ZK5NmcWZs2yQViKtQHtsg/viewform
Tutoring and Childcare
Babysitter
Description: I’m looking for a babysitter for my 4 year old daughter for the times when we are in town. She must be fun, energetic, creative, good with play and imagination, love children, naturally good with children, know how to interact with children, able to prepare snacks and generally experienced.
Hours: It would be for 3-5 hours a few days of the week at our home in Dunnellon while we work from home. We are flexible on the days, times, and pay. We are interested in someone coming in for one week next week and back again in April.
Contact: If interested, please contact Camila at 786-718-4305 or camila.martinez@live.com.
Childcare for Children’s Ministry
Description: Childcare for children’s ministry at CityLight Church including ages nursery, preschool and elementary. Join an awesome team working with kids in a safe, fun and energetic environment for kids to enjoy. Learn more about the vision and mission of CityLight Church (citylightgnv.com).
Hours: 4-8 hours per week.
Schedule: Sunday, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Other hours are flexible during the week
Pay Rate: $11 per hour.
Contact: Allison Wicker at allison@citylightgnv.com