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Did you know that nearly one third of Florida's third graders attending public school cannot read at minimally proficient levels?

United Way of Broward County is entering the second year of ReadingPals - a three-year initiative focused on engaging, training and deploying volunteer "reading pals" in our community to help our youth succeed in school. 

The program will begin in September of 2013 and all volunteers will be trained on the curriculum prior to the start date. The next training will take place on Wednesday, July 24.   

 
Once the program begins, volunteers will be asked to dedicate one hour a week (for 25 weeks) to read in individual or small group settings. Partners in this exciting new program include:  United Way of Broward County, The Children's Movement, Broward County Public Schools, United Way of Broward County's Women's Leadership Council, Children's Services Council of Broward County and Broward County Public Library Foundation.

Become a volunteer today! For more information and the application, please contact Adriana LeCorgne at alecorgne@unitedwaybroward.org or call 954-462-4850 ext. 164.

ReadingPals

Sign Up Today and Volunteer through ReadingPals

Training  Date for Volunteers: June 27th, 2013- Time:9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Location: Jack and Jill Children’s Center-1315 W. Broward Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

 

FACT: Nearly one third of Florida's third graders attending public school cannot read at minimally proficient levels.

And, sadly, those children are four times more likely to drop out of high school. In an effort to ensure more children are reading at grade level by the end of third grade, United Way of Broward County is excited to announce ReadingPals - a three-year initiative focused on engaging, training and deploying volunteer "reading pals" in our community. The focus of this initiative will be working with students first  Grade in the lower-performing schools and childcare centers to encourage and enhance early literacy.  Volunteers will be asked to dedicate one hour a week (for 25 weeks-starting in September, 2013) to read in individual or small group settings. 

         

(Please Email me to RSVP for Training)

Please check our web site for more information about the program: http://www.unitedwaybroward.org/readingpals  and for  locations of the schools participating in ReadingPals during the 2013-2014 school year.

Looking Forward to hearing from you,

Adriana

Adriana LeCorgne l Coordinator, ReadingPals
United Way of Broward County l www.UnitedWayBroward.org
Ansin Building l 1300 South Andrews Avenue l Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Alecorgne@UnitedWayBroward.orgl 954.462.4850, EXT. 164

 

 

Job Opportunity

earn extra cash while gaining teaching experience.

Junior Achievement of South Florida, Inc. partners with ASP, Inc.(an afterschool care provider for the Broward County Public School District). We are currently looking for college students majoring in education to teach JA curriculum to several afterschool sites.  By signing up to teach the 5-6 lesson curriculum you would be paid a stipend of $100 per class that is taught.  One class represents teaching a 5 to 6 lesson curriculum to an assigned grade of students. Typically you teach one lesson per week in a JA program.

Listed below is additional information on the program.

·       These are kindergarten through 5th grade programs to be completed over a 5 to 6 week period.

·       The program will start as soon as possible and end by August 8^th.

·       Each Broward College Student attends training and receives materials.

·       1.5 hour training and materials pick up takes place at JA World on the Broward College-North Campus.

·       Call Sennetha Desroches at Junior Achievement at 954-979-7101 to schedule an appointment between June 24^th and July 5^th.

·       Day of week (Monday through Thursday) and actual class visit time will vary from school to school.

·       Broward College Students will set their weekly schedule with their assigned ASP, Inc. Director at the school.

 

School sites are listed below.

SCHOOL (# of classes)               CITY

 

Broward Estates Elem. (1)              Ft. Lauderdale

Croissant Park Elem. (1)                 Ft. Lauderdale

Cypress Elem. (1)                             Pompano

Martin Luther King Elem. (1)          Ft. Lauderdale

Village Elem. (2)                              Sunrise

Youth Advisor Needed

Youth Advisor Position Available:

Job Description

Temple Dor Dorim in Weston, a Reform congregation, is currently looking for a part time Youth Advisor who is mature and enthusiastic, who wants to be part of our established Youth Department.  Our youth groups include: TOUCHY* (9^th – 12^th Grades), ATID** (6^th – 8^th Grades), Giborim (3^rd – 5^th Grades), and Gesher (K – 2^nd Grades).  This a Youth Advisor would focus on programs for our Kindergarten through 8^th grade groups.

The ideal candidate will help develop and lead activities for the younger youth groups in conjunction with the Youth Director.  Friend, big sister/brother, Temple mom or dad, confidant, teacher, guide, role model…all of these descriptions have been and can be used to explain the role of a Temple Youth Group Advisor. At Temple Dor Dorim, the Youth Group Advisor is someone who is truly able to connect with our children and teens on a consistent and on-going basis, thus allowing for more and deeper connections with the Temple Youth Groups. 

More specifically, the responsibilities of the Youth Group Advisor will include (but not limited to): 

- Supporting the Youth Director in planning, organizing, and running events/activities
- Engaging children/teens in meaningful ways
- Enforcing clear behavioral boundaries during programs
- Assisting with attendance records and in payment collection
- Occasionally purchasing needed supplies for activities (with reimbursement)
- Helping to promote and build youth group membership
- Attending and actively supervising activities, trips and events (including local field trips and Regional NFTY-STR Conventions)
- Working cooperatively with and under direction of the Youth Director
- Counseling and advising youth group members


Ideally, we would like someone with some teaching experience so s/he could also teach in our weekly high school program, Judaica CHAI. Understanding of the Reform movement is important, but is not a requirement.  Strong communication and organizational skills are essential as well as the ability to create positive relationships with parents and teens. Hours are flexible depending upon weekly programming, but the expectation is 10-12 hours per month (not including Judaica Chai). This may increase or decrease on any given month as a result of the event schedule. There is an expectation for evening and weekend work.

The job will begin in August (exact date TBD), is part-time, and will work on an annual contract. Salary is hourly.

For more information about our Temple visit www.dordorim.org.
Please submit resume and references to jmafdali@templedordorim.org or via fax to Jamie Mafdali at 954-389-4670.

 

2013 Seasonal Summer Recreation Employment at Broward County Parks

2013 Seasonal Summer Recreation

Employment at Broward County Parks

 

2013 SEASONAL SUMMER RECREATION

EMPLOYMENT

AT

BROWARD COUNTY PARKS

Terms of Employment:  Approximately June 17– August 9, 2013

 

Seasonal Recreation Aide I

SALARY: $8.8876

Requires graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; six months of experience in community recreation; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

 

Seasonal Recreation Aide II

SALARY: $10.8286

Requires graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification supplemented by college-level course work in recreation, education, or physical education; six months of experience in supervising team and/or individual sports and other recreational activities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

 

Seasonal Recreation Coordinator

SALARY: $14.5633

Requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in recreation education or physical education; six months of experience in organizing and supervising team and individual sports and other recreation activities; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.

 

APPLY/APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT THE PARK

(See reverse side for parks and locations)

All applications must be returned to the park or mailed to:

Boulevard Gardens

Attn: Marcia Jenkins

313 NW 28th Terrace

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Applicants selected for these positions will be required to:

1.      Present a valid Florida Driver’s License

2.      Present an original Social Security Card

3.      Successfully complete a physical and drug/alcohol screening

4.      Undergo a criminal background investigation

Parks and Recreation Division – 950 N.W. 38^th St, Oakland Park, FL 33309

An Equal opportunity employer and provider of services.

Jungle Island Teachers Weekend

Check out the South Florida Teachers Weekend at Jungle Island

South Florida Teachers Weekend