EduGator Newsletter | February 19, 2025

Camp Ozark is America’s largest, single-site Christian sports and adventure camp for kids. We hire over 800 college-aged students from over 100 universities to work with over 7,500 kids each summer. We have multiple positions to apply for, including Cabin Counselor, Lake Crew, Crafts Assistant, Photographers, Instructor Specialists, and many more! Taking summer school? No problem! We have flexible work options. Need a job? All work at Camp Ozark is paid employment. Needing internship credit? We have that too!

You can check out our staff website for more details about positions, dates, testimonials, scheduling an interview, and all the other reasons that there is no better way to spend a portion of your summer than at Camp Ozark. You can also reach out to us by emailing us at staffrecruiting@campozark.com

Harn Museum Summer Projects – Paid Internships for all Student Interns

Deadline to apply: March 15, 2025

Intern at your art museum! Summer internships at the Harn Museum of Art are open to all majors to provide professional experience and guidance from museum staff. The Harn Museum of Art will provide funding to every college student intern selected in the Summer Semester.

College internships are open for all university and college students to apply, provide pre-professional training, and are offered in all museum departments, including curatorial, education, finance and operations, fundraising, horticulture, information technology, marketing, registration art handling, rentals, strategic planning and visitor engagement.

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.

THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE

• ESOL Teacher – Job #265579
• 5th Grade Math/Science Teacher – Job #265678
• 5th Grade Teacher – Job #265677
• 3rd Grade ELA Teacher – Job #265676
• 1st Grade Teacher – job #265675

We are looking for dedicated teachers who want to make a difference and have a profound impact on the lives of children. If this is you, please forward your letter of interest and resume to Ms. Lakeisha Nathan, Principal: lakeisha.nathan@palmbeachschools.org

If your qualifications meet our current hiring needs, you will be contacted for an interview.

Please visit our website for more information about our school: https://www.palmbeachschools.org/HopeCentennialElementary

CLICK HERE TO APPLY: https://www.palmbeachschools.org/careers

A Masters Degree in School Counseling is REQUIRED*

School Counselors are professionally certified individuals who enhance students’ achievement by supporting academic, career, and skills for learning and life. They are leaders at their schools where they work to implement a comprehensive school counseling plan that ensures every student has access to school counseling services and support while helping students on a path for postsecondary success.

School Counselors are trained to meet with students in individual settings, small groups, and whole groups. School Counselors can collaborate with staff members, community partners, families, and others to ensure that students and families are supported utilizing a student-centered approach.

If you hold a a Masters Degree in School Counseling required for this position, please forward your letter of interest and resume to Dr. Deborah Maupin, Principal – deborah.maupin@palmbeachschools.org.

If your qualifications meet our current hiring needs, you will be contacted for an interview. For more information about our school, please visit our website –https://fl50010848.schoolwires.net/MelaleucaElementarySchool

We have a great opportunity for College of Education students to monitor the Kids Zone at the Florida Gators Baseball home games. Pay can reach up to $75/game for the 36 home games throughout the season.

Our program runsfor five weeks during the month of July, including one week of training. We are seeking caring and compassionate leaders to serve as Peer Mentors for youth impacted by the child welfare system.

This opportunity is open to all majors, but we strongly encourage students majoring in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sociology, and Humanities to apply. We also welcome first-generation scholars and former foster youth to join our team.

Interested candidates can apply using the following link: https://forms.gle/K2KDsTgiH5FV7KUt9.

Are you looking for a summer job and/or internship working with youth? Do you enjoy leading games, spending time outdoors, serving as a mentor to youth, and/or working with your peers in a team setting? If so, we’d love for you to join our Florida 4-H summer camp staff, where you’ll receive a weekly salary, housing, meals, professional development and certifications, and skills that can be applied to any career. Internship credit can also be received as part of your position. Our summer camps are located in Niceville and Lake Placid, FL, and we’re looking for team members who can work at camp from mid-May until August 1^st. We’re currently interviewing for positions now, so apply today or reach out to a camp director with any questions you may have! Apply here: www.tinyurl.com/4Hsummeropps

Do you enjoy teaching youth outdoors about Florida’s natural ecosystems? Are you interested in serving communities, gaining professional job skills, and environmental stewardship? If so, we’d love for you to join our Florida 4-H AmeriCorps team, where you’ll receive a biweekly living stipend, education award for education expenses, housing (as available), professional development and certifications, and skills that can be applied to any career. Internship credit can also be received as part of your position. Our Florida 4-H camps are located in Niceville and Lake Placid, FL, and we’re looking for team members who can serve at camp anytime between September – August each year. Positions can last for just a summer term or for a full year.  We’re currently interviewing for positions now, so apply today or reach out to Sam Brown, sbrown11@ufl.edu, with any questions you may have! Apply here: www.tinyurl.com/4HACopps.

The Cedar Key Arts Center offers a summer arts program in July. The program runs for 2 consecutive weeks and serves all grade levels. Elementary students in the morning and middle schoolers/high school students in the afternoon. We are currently looking for a teacher for the program. This is a paid position. There is an Arts Center board member that will be serving as the administrator for the program.

Contact- Email: CedarKeyArtsCenter@gmail.com Phone: (352) 543-5400

We are looking for an intern to assist with our school activities curriculum! Currently, schools use an activity guide as they go through our program. Each year, we revamp the activity guides with new information, activities, and ideas for all our schools. This is not a design internship but an opportunity to be creative and research/develop activities that students would do based on our established Energy Bus principles.

For more information: http://www.EnergyBusForSchools.com

Applications for the 2025 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Summer Camp program are open, and we are eager to share this wonderful opportunity with those who may be interested in volunteering as counselors. As you may know, MDA Summer Camp provides kids ages 8-17 diagnosed with neuromuscular diseases the chance to experience a life-changing week filled with fun, adventure, and friendship—all at no cost to their families. This camp enables kids to just be kids in an environment where they can connect with others facing similar challenges.

MDA Summer Camp is made possible by volunteer counselors who provide essential support to campers as they participate in adaptive camp experiences, games, dances, mealtimes and more. In addition to bringing joy to campers, this fantastic opportunity allows students to gain valuable field-based experience in medical professions, education, recreation, and social sciences. Counselors can earn over 140 hours of volunteer service while gaining meaningful, real-world experience. Check out this short VIDEO or head to MDA.org to learn about Summer Camp’s impact on MDA families and volunteers.

MDA Summer Camp

Florida Elks Youth Camp

July 26^th-August 1^st, 2025

Balance 180 Gymnastics & Sports Academy, is a local non-profit organization that focuses on integrating children with and without special needs through sports. This spring, we are offering a 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. Below is a brief description of the program. We currently have applications open and will be conducting an official training session on January 23rd at 8 PM. Interested students should fill out the following application form and we will follow up with next steps: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd4jzpGfBmuQ7b7CL35i0ELOmDKHNhmwPSaaawP0VCCLZgTA/viewform?usp=sf_link 

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During our Adaptive Gymnastics Classes, we teach gymnasts with physical or intellectual disabilities foundational skills on the vault, bars, beam, and floor in a step-by-step, individualized process. Our volunteers work one-on-one with the athletes and help each athlete work at their own pace. Volunteers focus on helping the athletes improve motor skills and encourage them to follow instructions and make new friends. The Adaptive Gymnastics volunteering will be held on most Saturdays, listed specifically on the below flyer, from 12:30-2:30 PM.

If you love kids and are looking for a way to get involved, then consider volunteering with Gator Junior Golf, 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. If interested, please visit https://gatorjuniorgolf.org/volunteer-2, for more information or email us at growthegame@gatorjuniorgolf.org.

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.

• 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

We are seeking after-school pickup and homework help for our 7-year-old daughter from ~4pm-6pm, M-Thurs in the Northwest Gainesville/39^th Ave area. The ideal candidate should have their own transportation and be a safe driver as they will need to pick up our daughter from school and take her home. A background check will be conducted. Compensation is negotiable. Contact Haley via phone or text at 352-586-9646.

I am a vet student looking for a reliable, experienced nanny to care for my newborn son starting in February. The ideal candidate will have experience with newborns, excellent references, and a passion for childcare. While not required, we would prefer a candidate with certifications such as CPR, First Aid, Early Childhood Education, etc. Please contact me at rodriguezsonia@ufl.edu to learn more.