Are you ready to make a real-world impact while pursuing your college degree? Teach For America’s Ignite Fellowship welcomes students from all majors to join our mission in bridging the educational equity gap. This part time, paid virtual program offers an unparalleled opportunity to mentor and teach K-12 students in low income communities, empowering you to contribute to societal change.

Join us to spark change and inspire future generations. Apply now to become an Ignite fellow and discover the impact you can make!

If you are curious to learn more, join our virtual info session on Thursday, April 18th at 6 PM CT/ 7 PM ET. RSVP here!

Interested instead in paid, full-time post-grad opportunities? Check out our 2025 TFA corps application here.

OBJECTIVE: 

The Education Coordinator will be a key member of the Education team. This staffer will play a vital role in supporting WEDU PBS educational outreach and engagement activities. The Education Coordinator collaborates with the Communications Department on promotions and events. This position  provides support to effectively and efficiently assist in reaching the targeted goals of the department and the organization as a whole.

Apply here

Full Time, Main Campus (Gainesville, FL), Putnam

A Parent Educator implements the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being in their work with families. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the parent educator partners, facilitates and reflects with families. The incumbent must renew Parent Educator Certification annually. Incumbent will utilize a personal vehicle in order to drive to homes and community sites to meet with families in Putnam county. Bilingual (Spanish) candidates highly desired.

https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/530226/parent-educator

Seniors and Graduate Students: Are you interested in challenging yourself in an impact-driven career after you graduate?

• By joining Teach For America, you will become part of a network of leaders. Check out our leadership corps program here.
• We offer full salary, benefits, scholarships, stipends, professional development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings for every corps member.

Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmxn: Do you want to make a direct impact next semester?

• Consider applying to Teach For America’s Ignite Fellowship to work directly with elementary or middle school students this spring. We’re seeking college students to lead virtual, small group tutoring sessions with for 3 – 5 hours a week. This is a part-time, paid opportunity to build meaningful relationships with youth, accelerate student success, and hone your leadership skills. Check out our info session recording and apply by April 24.

Teach at P.K. Yonge’s Summer Adventures in Mathematics Camp 2024!

Who: College of Education Preservice Teachers

When: June 3rd-27th. Monday-Thursday, 7:45am-1:00pm

Where: P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School Campus

You will be the classroom teacher for a group of ~12 students in upper elementary. This is a paid work opportunity. If interested, contact Dr. Ross Van Boven at rvanboven@pky.ufl.edu as soon as possible.

*Pay includes two full planning days prior to June 3rd. 

As the school year comes to an end, we are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for positions on The Gator Giving Initiative (TGGI) Executive Board! TGGI provides UF students the unique opportunity to work with local nonprofits in helping alleviate the large racial disparity gap in literacy in Alachua County. Our mission is to support and mentor young learners through virtual one-to-one tutoring, aiming to foster equity and prepare them for academic and social success. Our goal is to create a platform for UF students to make meaningful contributions in the Gainesville area.

Serving on the Executive Board is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the direction and success of our organization. Whether you have been a longstanding member or are new to our organization, we welcome dedicated individuals who are passionate about our mission to help bridge the large racial disparity gap in literacy. If you are looking for a leadership position and are eager to contribute your skills and ideas, we encourage you to apply! 

Below you will find links to the descriptions of the available positions and the google form where you will be submitting your application. The form will close on Sunday, April 21^st at 11:59 PM. After the application period closes, the current Executive Board will review all submissions and select candidates for interviews. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZTbZwgaO6mCMTEFTxHF4PSFcFVuY7Y5Klmk-32_Fhc8/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScj5eKVrZf67wFTSt8XBwVF74exJVx6vrGS_V5wEC5oeQrFMA/viewform

If you have any questions about the application or the responsibilities of specific positions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Maddy Dieterle (mdieterle@ufl.edu) or Leah Do (leahdo@ufl.edu). We look forward to reading your applications and continuing to make a difference in our community with you!

The Hidden Oak Elementary PTA is in need of volunteers to help run games and supervise activities at our carnival on 4/19 from 5:00-7:30pm! We could also use some extra hands with set-up and break-down. If you are interesting in volunteering, please sign up below (feel free to pick multiple time slots). Please also make sure you have a volunteer application on file with the District!

Sign up here!

Gainesville Thrives works to promote tutoring and mentoring for kindergarten through high school students, as well as other services for expectant parents, parents and their infants, toddlers, and preschool children. By informing the faith-based community and others of Gainesville’s needs and opportunities, we can achieve long-term academic success for students and stronger and healthier families.

You can join in our mission at Gainesville Thrives (www.gainesvillethrives.org) as the local partner of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to provide age-appropriate books by mail to children from birth to four years old. We need volunteers to register families attending library story times, museum toddler activities, and community and church events.  You can participate at a single activity or weekly outreach to improve literacy for underserved children in Alachua County and change their trajectory in life. Join our UF Student Chapter: https://www.gainesvillethrives.org/student-org or apply for an internship to learn how an educational nonprofit works.

• A local non-profit organization that focuses on integrating children with and without special needs through sports. This spring, we have a very hands-on learning experience available for students interested in working with children. We are looking for highly motivated volunteers to participate in our Adaptive classes on Saturdays.
• Interested students should reach out to us @AGvolunteers@balance180.org

• Gainesville-based non-profit organization aims to inspire high school students learning English as their second language to actively pursue their dreams through higher education
• Mentoring and tutoring programs as well as other events crafted to suit their needs
• We have created an interest form for those who want to join or are considering it: https://forms.gle/NrFiT9abe7Hy4QYz8
• How to reach ESOL Achievers: Email: esolachieversuf@gmail.com /Instagram: @esolachievers/ Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/esolachieversatuf/shared_invite/zt-2a39o4ehz-c8DBcX9672RHPJrO2QMF5Q

• Kids Count is a free afterschool program in East Gainesville that serves 70 elementary school students at 2 locations. Our goal is to empower our students by providing individualized literacy tutoring, homework assistance, and social emotional learning opportunities.
• Seeking volunteers that are willing to commit at least 1 hour a week and have an interest in working with elementary age kids. We provide all training necessary!
• Email: allysen@kidscountalachua.org
• https://www.kidscountalachuacounty.org

• Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to connect with local schools, gain hands-on experience, and align your coursework with practical insights? Look no further than the Alachua County Council of PTAs (ACCPTA)!
• Why Volunteer with ACCPTA?
• The mission of PTAs everywhere is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
• By volunteering through ACCPTA, you can gain unparalleled insights into the education system, enabling you to apply what you learn in the classroom to real-life scenarios. If you aspire to work in education, non-profit, or related fields, volunteering with us will provide you with practical experience that can set you apart when pursuing future career opportunities. Many educational programs require volunteer hours as part of their curriculum. ACCPTA offers fulfilling volunteer roles with local school PTA units that can help you meet these requirements while making a meaningful impact.
• Diverse Volunteer Opportunities:
• We offer a wide range of volunteer positions that cater to your specific interests and the varying needs of our local schools. Whether you’re interested in fundraising, event planning, leadership roles, or general volunteer tasks, ACCPTA has a role for you and can connect you with a local school in need of your skills.
• You can learn more about our organization here: About Us – Alachua County Council PTA (accpta.org)
• If you are interested in volunteering, please contact legislation@accpta.org