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Scholarships/Financial Aid

College of Education scholarship opportunity for Single Subject Credential Students.

The *Wilson C. Riles Education Scholarship* -- Four $1,000 scholarships are available for first-generation college students enrolled in a CSU teaching credential program at eligible campuses.

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APLE Repayment

To: Students Planning to Teach

APLE Repayment of $11,000 to $19,000 of Student Loans

Dear Student,

The Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE) pays back between $11,000 and $19,000 in educational loans for future teachers. It is designed to encourage California undergraduates and credential students to become teachers in teacher shortage areas and high need schools.

If you plan to become a public school teacher in California and have not yet taken advantage of this program, we urge you to do so now. You may qualify for between $11,000 and $19,000 in state pay-back of your student loans. You are eligible if you are a junior or senior who is planning to teach or are enrolled in a teacher credential program. Additional information and the application are available at:

www.csusuccess.org/aple

In order to apply, you should download the one-page application from the web site and then take it to the campus APLE Coordinator, who is listed on the web site. We urge you to submit the application to the campus APLE Coordinator by May 15th to receive a 2007-08 award.

We appreciate your immediate attention to this exceptional opportunity.

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Emilie Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarships

Sponsor: Association on American Indian Affairs

The sponsor offers Emilie Hesemeyer Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 with a preference given, but not limited to, students
pursuing a Major in education.

Contact: Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship Programs

Address:

966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
U.S.A.

E-mail: lw.aaia@verizon.net
Web Site: http://www.indian-affairs.org/
Program URL: http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/emilie_hesemeyer.htm
Telephone:240-314-7155

Deadline(s): 07/01/2008
Established Date: 04/27/2007
Follow-Up Date: 05/01/2009
Review Date: 04/02/2008

Deadline Note: Applications for the 2008-09 school year will be accepted between April 21 and July 1, 2008

Objective: The sponsor awards scholarships with a preference given, but not limited to, students pursuing a Major in education.

Eligibility:Scholarships are for full time students from the continental US and Alaska only.

Funding: This scholarship is renewable up to four years toward any single degree pending stisfactory progress. Disbursement in the amount of $750 is made directly to the college fall and spring semesters pending satisfactory progress. Spring disbursement requires a copy of the fall

Target Group(s): NONE
Funding Limit: $1,500
Duration: 1 YEAR(s)
Indirect Costs: Unspecified
Cost Sharing: No
Sponsor Type: Professional/Academic Assoc & Soc.

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Department Functions

Currently none

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Job Opportunities

Teaching Opportunity in LA

Want to Change the World? TEACH L.A.!

Recruiters will be on Campus in the Career Development Center:

Thursday, May 8

8:30-4:30 p.m.

To schedule an interview please contact:

denise.Robert@lausd.net or luz.ortega@lausd.net

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Teach English in China

The Graduate School, USDA and F&S International seek U.S. college students, recent graduates and teachers with strong English skills to teach English inChina.

If you would like to teach English in China with a team of proven professionals for 4 months (or 10 months), the China ESL Teaching Program would like provide a position for you in China. The Program requires college students/graduates/teachers with excellent English language skills to work at elementary/junior and senior high schools and some universities in Dalian, Hangzhou, Beijing and other cities in China. The Program provides competitive basic salary, free housing in modern facilities with Western conveniences, free Chinese lessons and an international travel bonus.

China ESL Teaching Application Deadline - May 15, 2008.

For more specific information about the China program and the application please visit the OTHER OPPORTUNITIES page of the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program website: http://www.fulbrightexchanges.org/View/ViewOtherOpps.asp
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Organization: The Academic Advantage
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
Positions: Tutors in Spanish and French in Orange County/Long Beach area
Rate: $18-$25/hour
Minimum qualifications: In process of obtaining Bachelor’s degree; G.P.A. may be discussed, preferably 2.9 or higher
You may also visit our website at www.academicadvantage.com

Contact person: Jaspreet Samra/Angela
Contact number: (310)473-0404 x127
tutorpositions@academicadvantage.com

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Academic Coach

Make a difference in your community by tutoring in the your area. We offer competitive pay, paid job training and the opportunity to enrich a child's life.

Hours: 4 Days a week during the mid-afternoon, appx. 3hrs. per day

Pay: Daily stipend of $36 - $55, Dependent on experience and location.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in education or tutoring children

Excellent communication, people and problem - solving skills

Ability to tutor in math/language arts

Familiarity with computers

Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply

Must have College Degree/ Junior Standing in college (60 units)

Company Information

Founded in 2002, Extreme Learning, Inc. (www.extremelearn.com) is a fast-growing educational services provider for K-12 students, currently serving the California market with plans to expand nationally. Extreme Learning provides targeted academic intervention services to school districts. In the 2005-06 school year, Extreme Learning served 72 schools in 25 districts in Northern California. Extreme Learning plans to expand across the entire state of California in the 2006-07 school year, and nationally in subsequent years. The California State Board of Education recently re-approved Extreme Learning as a Supplemental Services Provider under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. Extreme Learning utilizes technology to ignite students’ passion for learning while providing academic support and enrichment. Our corporate office is located in Morgan Hill, California, with a new office now open in Lake Forest, CA.

The Position

Under the direction of the Area Manager, the Academic Coach is responsible for creating and maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment via daily 2 hour sessions after-school with elementary, middle or high school students, and communicating professionally with the Area Manager, parents, and school staff. The Academic Coach provides weekly reports on individual students’ attendance, behavior, and academic progress as well as actively participates in weekly training sessions with the Area Manager.

Examples of Duties

During program:

• Actively coach students through completing daily homework assignments
• Actively monitor students progress through assigned computer-based curriculum
• Mentor students through developing organizational skills
• Apply principles of direct instruction to assist students in preparing for standardized tests
• Lead students through technology focused enrichment lessons
• Electronically record attendance
• Enforce program rules and structure, direct address behavior issues as they arise

Before and/or after program:

• Prepare the computers for use, checking functionality and signal strength
• Prepare binders, workbooks and classroom materials for use
• Ensure classroom is left clean and all materials and snacks are put away
• Supervise arrival and dismissal of pre-assigned group Participate in weekly work session with other coaches and Area Manager
• Complete weekly reports to parents and teachers
• Prepare and distribute initial, mid and final Individual Learning Plans (ILP’s)
• Communicate informally with teachers regarding student progress
• Communicate with Area Manager via e-mail daily after program
• Participate in ongoing trainings

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• 1-1 and small group tutoring techniques
• Successful techniques for classroom management English/Language Arts and Math concepts ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade content

Abilities:

• Utilize technology and a variety of software programs (Windows operating system, Outlook, Excel, learning curricula)
• Oral and written communication skills
• Work independently with minimal direction
• Exercise confidentiality and professionalism Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Explain and teach English/LA and Math concepts ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade content

Other: Minimum Junior standing (60 units) at an accredited college and/or university is required

• Ability to pass a background check and TB test is required
• Spanish speaking highly desired

Compensation

Academic coaches are paid a daily stipend which ranging from $36.00 - $55.00 for an approximate three hour program. Compensation varies depending on the level of education and assigned work location.

Academic coaches receive paid training and a 10% bonus upon successfully completing the program year.

To apply: Send a cover letter and resume in the body of an e-mail to newjobs@extremelearn.com.
Please note Academic Coaches must be available in the afternoons. Please state the counties that you would like to be considered for.

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American School of Alexandria: Special Needs Teacher

The American School of Alexandria, an accredited, American co-educational day school located in Alexandria, Egypt, is seeking applicants for the following positions:

Special Needs Teacher  (Mild to Moderate Special Needs):

Assesses the needs and implements Individual Educational Programs (IEP’s) for students in grade 3-12 with mild to moderate special needs.  Offer in-class support for teachers and work with Learning Resource Center teacher and coordinator in further developing the schools Special Needs Program.  The Special Needs Program is based on the philosophy of inclusion.

PE Teacher:

Work with PE Assistant in offering student in grades K-12 training in Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Weights, and Swimming and general Physical Education.  Work with the Assistant Teacher in planning and organizing athletic events with other American schools in Egypt.

School Counselor:

Work with faculty and administration in providing academic (K-12), socioemotional, college and career counseling.  Serve as a resource to both faculty and students in need of personal support.  Prior international experience is a plus.

HS English Teacher  (Grades 9-11):

Utilize creativity and innovation in implementing The American School of Alexandria’s High School English curriculum.  Assist students in developing their reading, writing, and speaking skills while instilling in them the value of literature in shaping critical minds.

If you are interested in one or more of the above positions, or have further questions, please contact the school Principal via e-mail at asaprincipal@asa-egypt.com, or Tyson Marsh at tysonm78@msn.com. Interviews will be held in San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, CA between March 11-16th.  Additional information will be provided depending on interest.  Please visit our website www.asa-egypt.com for additional information about our school.  We encourage Masters level and credentialed teachers of all backgrounds to apply.  Non MA, non-credentialed educators with experience will also be considered. 

The American School of Alexandria offers:

• A competitive salary that allows employees to save as much as $10,000/year
• A Monthly Housing Allowance - Roundtrip Airfare from country/city of origin
• Resident Visa enabling employees to travel locally with ease and discounted prices - Health Insurance
• Transportation to and from work
• American Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break) and Islamic Holidays (Eid El Fitr, Eid El Adha, Islamic New Year, The Prophet’s Birthday) giving teachers time to travel (local and internationally)
• A dedicated and well-educated faculty committed to critically developing the minds of young  people

Tyson Marsh, Principal

The American School of Alexandria

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Conservation Corps of Long Beach

Conservation Corps of Long Beach is...Now Hiring for our WRAP After-School Program (Winners Reaching Amazing Potential)

We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic people to be Program Leaders in an after-school enrichment program for 1st-8th graders. Help students succeed through homework help and engaging enrichment & recreational activities.

Do you have a specialized skill (i.e. Black Belt Karate, Oil Painting or Model Building)??? Join our motivating after-school program today!!!!!!!!!!!!

Qualifications:

• A Passion for working with deserving youth
• Demonstrated leader through past volunteer or work experience
• U.S. Citizen (must have a Valid License/ID and SS Card)
• 18 years of age or older
• High School Graduate
• Pass a background check and Fingerprint Clearance
• Pass the WRAP Basic Skills Test with a Score of 70% or higher
• Able to work Mon—Fri, 2pm-6pm. This is a year-round position
• We are Filling Positions Now!!!
  Starting Salary is $9.00-$12.00 with potential to grow within the
  Conservation Corps of Long Beach

All Program Leaders must pass an 8th grade level math, spelling and English test by 70% in order to be interviewed for this position.

Please call to schedule your test today!
562-216-1790 x226
YOU'LL NEED TO BRING YOUR RESUME WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR TEST

(additional hours available on weekends through other CCLB programs & class B license a plus)

Last update: 5/5/08