Seattle Audubon’s elementary education program Finding Urban Nature is searching for enthusiastic volunteers from local universities. The University of Washington’s commitment to service and sustainability aligns with Seattle Audubon’s goal to cultivate and lead a community that values and protects birds and the natural environment.Check out the cool opportunities!
Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization founded in 2003 based in Woodinville, WA. Our mission is to foster citizen appreciation and stewardship of our environment through integration of school, community, and nature education. Nature Vision (NV) serves over 44,000 students annually, more than many nature centers in our area. In 2010, the NV team received the Michael Mercer Water Conservation Educator Award with partners for our work on the Sammamish Watershed Festival. NV was also honored with the 2007-2008 Environmental Education Association of Washington’s (EEAW) Award for Organizational Excellence.
Internship description
- Aiding naturalists with presenting environmental education programs to: summer camps, schools, libraries, and other groups from the Nature Vision menu of programs. Training is provided. Most of programs will be in Redmond area.
- Prep and clean-up of materials for camps and presentations
- Office projects as needed by staff
Start Date: 6/17/13, negotiable depending on school needs
End Date: 8/30/13 or earlier depending on school needs
Hours: 15-30 a week, unpaid
Minimum Qualifications: Working on bachelor’s degree or experience in Education, Interpretation, Environmental Science or a related field; combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to work in the field and in classrooms with groups of students. Must be a US Citizen and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly.
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own vehicle to drive to field sites. May need to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.
To apply: Please email cover letter and resume to Ginny Ballard gsanchez@naturevision.org
[job]: Teach for America
Are you graduating this summer
or next year?
Teach For America is opening its first-ever Early Application Deadline window for students at the University of Washington to apply to the 2014 corps.
Reasons why you might apply now rather than next year:
· You are planning to apply to Teach For America as a senior and you want your admissions decision early so that you can focus on coursework and prepare for your corps experience during your senior year.
· You have a summer internship that may lead to a full-time job offer and you’d like to consider that position and Teach For America on the same timeline.
· You want to know if this option is on the table before you consider opportunities during the fall job recruitment season.
· You’re graduating this summer or next fall and want to launch your job search early.
· You won’t be able to apply during your senior year because you’ll be abroad or have another conflict with our admissions timeline.
For more information about the early decision process, including a complete timeline, please visit our website.
Important Dates and Events
Informational Conference Call: Wednesday, March 13 at 4:30pm; register here
Application Workshop: Thursday, March 14 at 4:30pm; register here
Application Deadline: Friday, March 22; register and start your application today
More about TEACH FOR AMERICA
All kids deserve the chance to reach their full potential—but today, only eight percent of students growing up in poverty graduate from college by age 24, compared with 80 percent of students in more affluent areas. This limits life options, affects families and communities, and has significant social and economic implications for our country.
Teach For America is a part of building the national movement to change this. We know it’s possible to give all kids a great education and the opportunities that come with it. By teaching for two years in Teach For America’s corps, you will join thousands of leaders helping students in low-income communities make the academic progress that will expand their opportunities for the future. You’ll develop the leadership skills, perspective, and commitment that will drive you to be a lifelong advocate for kids regardless if you stay in education or not. And you’ll build relationshipswith fellow corps members and others in your community working to meet this challenge.
This year, 10,400 corps members are teaching in 46 regions across the country, while nearly 28,000 Teach For America alumni continue working from inside and outside the field of education for the changes necessary to make a great education a reality for all.
You have the power to change things. Apply to the 2014 corps.
The Basics of Teach For America:
· Corps members are full-time teachers and receive a full salary (ranging from $25,500 to $51,000 plus benefits)
· Training, support and career development opportunities including a master’s degree pathway
· Option to preference regional placement (46 regions across 35 states) and teaching assignment (preK-12, all content areas)
· Student loan assistance (access to AmeriCorps education grant and federal loan deferral)
· All majors and career interests encouraged to apply, regardless of teaching experience
Contact Information:
· Website: teachforamerica.org
· Facebook: facebook.com/TFAatUW
· Email the Recruiter at UW: katherine.kleitsch@teachforamerica.org
Part-time job as a ‘Garden Hotline Educator’ for Seattle Tilth. Must have ‘extensive knowledge’ of Pacific NW gardening techniques and 2-4 years experience working with the public. Click the image for the detailed post.
In 2011 Education Outside, in partnership with San Francisco Unified School District launched the Corps for Education Outside—the first service corps program in the United States dedicated to transforming urban public schools into centers of 21st century experiential learning, environmental sustainability, and innovation. The Corps program is designed to harness the enthusiasm and passion of college graduates who serve as the point people for outdoor experiential education and school greening activities at their school sites. Corps members play a central role in sparking students’ interest in science, building a more eco- and food-literate student population, increasing the energy efficiency of their schools’ infrastructure, decreasing schools’ waste streams, building strong school communities, and promoting outdoor education opportunities. Corps members receive a 10-month salary of $25,000, plus medical, dental, and vision insurance for each year of service, as well as paid professional development throughout their experience.
The deadline for applications is Monday, April 1st, 2013 at 5:00pm PST
For information and to apply, visit http://www.educationoutside.org/corps
[volunteer]: Polliwog Preschool
When: 1-2 times a week, Monday-Thursday, for a minimum of three months
Where: The Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue, WA
Details: The Polliwog Preschool and the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center are part of a collaboration with the Pacific Science Center. Volunteer work will revolve around interaction with Polliwog Preschool Teachers and students (3-5 years old). The three main focuses of the position are early childhood education, environmental education and operational support for the school.
To learn more and apply for the position, click here!
[seminars]: Pipeline Project
Pipeline Project’s seminars this winter allow students to tutor for credit in conjunction with attending seminars that explore a wide variety of issues and topics in the field of education.
Interested students can contact peichial@uw.edu.
See other Pipeline seminar offerings at http://expd.washington.edu/pipeline/inner/winter-2013/winter-2013-inner-pipeline-seminars.html.
COOL Science Education
Facilitators: Déana Scipio and Tansy Clay Burns
Days/Time: Thursdays, 3:00-4:20 pm
Do you care about learning, youth development, science education, and social justice? Project COOL (Chemical Oceanography Outside of the Lab) is looking for UW students who want to make science accessible and inviting for all learners.The COOL Science Education Seminar is a two-quarter commitment to learn cutting edge approaches to science education and to work directly with diverse middle school youth who themselves will engage in authentic scientific studies. This class is part of a funded National Science Foundation project to engage university faculty, students & youth from underrepresented groups in the practice of contemporary science.
UW students in the COOL Science Education Seminar will learn research-based approaches to support science learning in non-school settings, learn the Project COOL curriculum, and engage in field experiences with youth. Students will develop both knowledge and a community with common interests and skills to support youth science learning. UW students will spend their volunteer hours in two local middle schools. Transportation will be provided to and from the University.
Education for Sustainability
Facilitator: Samantha Dolan
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 12:30-1:50 pm
How can educators develop young people’s knowledge, attitudes and skills needed for our society to meet the needs of today while ensuring a hopeful future? As Washington’s Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction states, “The quality of life for all people, now and in the future, will ultimately depend upon the individual’s comprehension of the interdependency of environmental, economic and social systems, and of how individuals understand their role in an interdependent world.” This seminar will examine trends in K-12 environmental education in the U.S. and Washington State. Through readings, discussions and guest presenters, w e will explore various philosophies, models and age –appropriate approaches to K-12 environmental education. Students will attend weeklyseminars and volunteer in related school classrooms and community organizations in Seattle for at least 2 ½ (2 credits) hours a wee
[internship] Apply to be a Peer TA for ENVIR 100 for winter 2013
Peer TA for Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations
The Program on the Environment is currently accepting applications for 3 peer TA positions for the winter quarter 2013 offering of ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations. Peer TAs are registered undergraduate students with superior qualifications, who are trained in teaching skills, and serve in the same capacity as graduate student TAs. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience while still completing your undergraduate degree. This would be especially valuable to students interested in environmental education or for students interested in applying to graduate school.
The total time commitment is anticipated to be approximately 15 hours per week. As a Peer TA, you will be responsible for attending the lecture for ENVIR 100 (3 hours per week), attending a weekly instructor meeting (approximately 1 hour per week), and managing one discussion section (2 hours per week). Additional tasks include: preparation for your discussion section; meeting with students during office hours, extra help or review sessions; and grading.
Peer TAs will earn academic credit (1-5 credits, variable, of ENVIR 498, graded).
Course Information
Course Number and Name: ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Foundations
Quarter Offered: Winter 2013
Instructors: Beth Wheat (PoE), Karen Litfin (Political Science)
Course Schedule:
Winter 2013
Lecture: TTH 10:00-11:20
Discussion Sections: TH or F various times
Priority will be given to students who meet the following requirements:
1. Completion or current registration in BIOL 492: Teaching of Biology
2. Completion of ENVIR 100 with a minimum grade of 3.0
3. Environmental Studies (Program on the Environment) majors or minors
4. At least Junior level standing.
Credits earned for being a peer TA can be applied to one of the following requirements for the major in Environmental Studies:
· Policy and Decision-making perspectives
· Departmental Honors requirement of ENVIR 497/498 (substitutes for both requirements)
To apply, please submit the following:
1. Resume
2. Unofficial copy of your UW transcript (transfer transcripts not necessary)
3. Statement of intent answering the following questions (no longer than 2 pages):
a. What is your interest in being a peer TA for ENVIR 100?
b. What kinds of unique abilities or experiences would you bring to this position?
c. How does your knowledge of or experience with teaching or environmental studies qualify you to be a peer T.A.?
Paper applications can be submitted to the PoE advisers in ACC 012. Electronic materials may be submitted via e-mail to jkob@uw.edu.
Applications will be considered as they are submitted. For priority consideration, please submit your materials no later than 11/16/2012.