Announcements
Graduate Student Awards
The College of Education is pleased to announce the winners of our 2022-23 Graduate Student Awards! The following students were selected by a faculty committee as distinguishing themselves in the following areas:
Outstanding Graduate Student in Leadership:
Hannah Fox, a student in the Educational Specialist in School Counseling and Guidance, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 award for Outstanding Graduate Student in Leadership. The faculty selection committee was particularly impressed by her leadership of a team of four supervisors utilizing the Practice Based Coaching framework for the BAE in Early Childhood Education program, and her success in bringing all new supervisors to meet departmental goals for model fidelity.
Outstanding Graduate Student in Professional Practice:
The winner of our 2022-23 Outstanding Graduate Student in professional Practice Award goes to Michael Scofield, a doctoral student in Curriculum and Instruction. Michael’s service to the profession includes playing a pivotal role in revising and strengthening core courses in the College’s undergraduate teacher education program. In addition to recognition as an excellent course instructor, Michael also helped secure grant funding in support of the Akwaaba Freedom School.
Outstanding Graduate Student in Research:
Brian Abramowitz, a doctoral student in Curriculum and Instruction, is the winner of the 2022-23 Outstanding Graduate Student in Research award. During his time at UF, Brian has served as President of SAGE, working to further other graduate students’ opportunities to engage in and disseminate their own research. In his own work, he has demonstrated excellence through his socially responsible and community-oriented AI in education research agenda along with exceptional outreach to Florida’s K-12 schools.
Be a MUSE at the Harn Museum of Art
Join the MUSE program – open to all majors! Fall ‘23 deadline: July 15
Events
- UFQUAL WRITING CAFE
Date: June 30, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Norman 2043
*To register, email ngreen1@ufl.edu*
- SUMMER RECRUITMENT CHAT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY
Date: June 27, 5:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*REGISTER HERE*
Employment and Internship Opportunities
Brentwood Elementary School - Third Grade Teacher
Description: Brentwood is a small, private preschool and elementary school growing strong in Gainesville since 1971. We are known for developing curiosity, creativity, and character in children, establishing supportive family relationships, and capitalizing on the nature of our park-like campus. As our community grows and thrives, we are seeking an additional 3rd grade teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.
Application: Nurturing, student-centered candidates should contact us right away! Send us an email to introduce yourself and include your resume. We are excited to meet you! Email info@gobrentwoodschool.com
West Gate Elementary School
Application: To apply, visit https://www.palmbeachschools.org/careers.
Highland Elementary School
Application: To apply, visit https://www.palmbeachschools.org/careers.
Lake Worth High School
Description: Lake Worth High School is hiring teachers for the 2023 – 2024 school year! The below positions are available:
- Teacher ROTC Air Force (job ID 241188)
- Teacher Voc Health Medical (job ID 239685)
- Teacher Physical Education (female) (job ID 244561)
- Reading Teachers (2) (job ID’s 244696/244016)
- ELA Teacher (2 ) (job ID’s 244376/244372)
- Math Teachers (2) (job ID’s 244716/244717)
- Social Studies Teacher (2) (job ID’s 244560/241175)
- School Counselor (job ID 243627)
- Teacher ESE (job ID 244660)
Visit www.palmbeachschools.org/careers to apply.
You will be responsible for preparing and implementing a full educational teaching plan according to the school’s requirements.We are looking for dedicated TEACHERS to complement our qualified workforce of diverse educators. The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to reach out to students and create a relationship of mutual trust. They will know how to organize a class and make learning an easy and meaningful process.
Website: Please visit our website for more information about our school: https://www.palmbeachschools.org/LakeWorthHigh
Application: Please forward your letter of interest and resume to Elena Villani@elena.villani@palmbeachschools.org. Visit www.palmbeachschools.org/careers to apply. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP TO CANDIDATES.
Harn Museum of Art Internships
Description: Intern at your art museum! Fall internships at the Harn Museum of Art are open to all majors to provide professional experience, growth opportunities, and guidance from museum staff. Find the guidelines for our funded Internship opportunities in our instructions document (Page 4).
- The Criser Internship
- The Tim Joiner Memorial Internship
- The Jacqueline Friel Fund Internship
- The Mary M James Student Inspiration Fund Internship
- The Jaylin Imani Stallworth Internship
- Dixie Neilson Museum Studies Registration Internship
Application: Interested candidates can find instructions, applications, and project descriptions at https://harn.ufl.edu/internships/. Questions? Contact the Intern Coordinator at register@harn.ufl.edu. Look for our available Fall scholarship funds in the application form. Deadline to apply: July 1st, 2023.
Services and Volunteer Opportunities
4-H Youth Development Program Access, Equity, and Belonging Academic Coordinator II
Description: The University of California’s Agricultural and Natural Resources is hiring a 4-H Youth Development Program Access, Equity, and Belonging Academic Coordinator II located at State 4-H Office, UC ANR Office, in Davis, CA. The Academic Coordinator (ACII) will provide leadership and support to 4-H professionals throughout the state to increase the engagement and participation of unserved and underserved youth and adult audiences in all delivery modes of the 4-H Youth Development Program.
As such, the Academic Coordinator will:
- Develop systems and resources to build the capacity of 4-H professionals to increase 4-H youth membership and adult volunteerism among the Latino/Latina and all unserved and underserved communities.
- Develop tools and resources (e.g., curricula) and provide training to empower 4-H professionals to address the needs and interests of unserved and underserved youth and families and to expand and diversify their 4-H Youth Development Programs.
- Identify priority issues and inform on best practices to better reach unrepresented youth, families, and communities in California.
- Design and implement strategies to improve staff and volunteers’ skills to enhance inclusiveness and intercultural competence.
- Collaborate in acquiring funding for extension and/or creative activity.
- Deploy resources and expand current programming to additional regions of the state.
Requirements: A minimum of a Master’s degree in Youth or Human Development, Child Development, Education, Youth Studies, Ethnic Studies, or related field is required at the time of appointment. Candidate should have substantial experience and sensitivity to cultural differences in working with youth. Demonstrated effectiveness in building on the collective strengths of culturally diverse youth and adults, including adult volunteers is required.
Salary: The beginning salary will be in the Academic Coordinator II series. The salary for this position will not exceed Step 1 ($74,896 annually) of the Academic Coordinator II, Fiscal Year Salary Table. For information regarding the Academic Coordinator series salary scales, please refer to: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/july-2022-salary-scales/t36-ii.pdf
Application: For more information and how to apply, follow the link: https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2532. To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by July 5, 2023 – (open until filled).
Contact: Please contact Alma Jackson @ ajackson@ucanr.edu if you should have any questions.
Wolcott Counseling & Wellness
Description: Wolcott Counseling & Wellness is hiring! Join our team as an Independent Contractor, and be part of a vibrant, warm, functional and happy office culture!
WE provide you with the clients, lovely (furnished) office space, and all the logistical/technical support to allow you to show up, see clients, and get paid.
YOU are a licensed or nearly licensed therapist, experienced in working with psychotherapy clients, who wants to work in a highly respected, well-run office, and like the idea of someone else handling all the non therapy aspects of running a business (but might be interested in learning about it!).
- Maturity
- Warmth and empathy
- Good boundaries
- Are consistent and thorough
- Pay attention to detail
- Growth minded
- Work well with others
Tutoring and Childcare
STEPs for Success Tutors
Description: STEPs for Success is looking for tutors for elementary, middle, and high school students. Tutoring/Teaching experience required.
Pay: $20 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