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FOR UCR STUDENTS

California Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative (CMST)

The goals of CMST are:
  • to provide professional development and a mentoring setting for college mathematics/science majors who want to become teachers;
  • to improve student achievement;
  • to update the mathematics/science content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge of classroom teachers.

Each CMST Apprentice is provided an opportunity to learn about contemporary mathematics and science content and the pedagogy for teaching that content through a variety of courses, seminars and joint adventures with existing projects. They are given teaching experiences under direct supervision from UCR personnel and public school teachers/administrators. The ultimate goal is to create a pipeline of activity and guidance resulting in each CMST Apprentice securing: a teaching credential, an intern position in the public schools, admission to a teacher credential education program, or an advanced degree in mathematics/science education.

Interested undergraduates apply (due April 25, 2008) to the CMST Program. Selected Apprentices receive an Apprenticeship of $5,000 to work in local schools with teachers and students under direct supervision of university and district personnel.

School University Partnership (SUP) Initiative Apprenticeships

Goals:
  • To increase the number and quality of K-12 students who meet UC eligibility requirements.
  • To connect UCR undergraduate students with community programs in a motivational service- learning environment that stimulates degree completion.

Benefits:
  • Earn $25/per hour for school/community-focused efforts.
  • Earn college credit units for specific seminars.
  • Develop expert oral and written communication skills.
  • Create/enhance your professional network.
  • Become a partner and citizen within the campus and extended local communities.

Qualifications and Requirements:
  • UCR undergraduate students in good academic standing.
  • Attend paid mandatory summer preparation and fall orientation programs.
  • Provide 30-50 hours of motivating/tutoring/mentoring young people for college. preparation, especially in the high need area of mathematics.
  • Participate in meeting/seminars designed to enhance the SUP initiative.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 16, 2008
For more information and to apply, please visit SUP or contact mary Eggers-Simons at maryes@ucr.edu

UCR Supplemental Instruction Leaders

The Learning Center employs over one hundred students each academic year. These positions include Supplemental Instruction Leaders and Peer Counselors to name a few. Please read through the descriptions and qualifications via the links on the left. SI Leader requirements:
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Available to work 10-19 hrs/wk
SI Leader responsibilities:
  • Attend lectures
  • Prepare for and lead weekly SI sessions
  • Meet regularly with professors
  • Participate in SI Leader training
  • Participate in Peer Educator Core Practicum
Salary: $12.00 per hour
Applications are available at UCR Learning Center's website and front desk located on the 1st floor of the Surge Building, behind the UCR Bookstore.

My College Connection Course Facilitators for upcoming SAT Preparation Cohort in Ontario, California

Classes are offered on:
    April 1 - May 1, 2008 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
    from 3:00pm to 5:30pm (up to 5 hours per week)
Qualifications include demonstration of:
  • strong math knowledge and skills
  • critical-reading and/or writing skills
  • being reliable
  • being energetic
  • being responsible
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Anyone interested should complete the attached application and e-mail it to: mclowneymycc@aol.com.
For more information, please call (909) 645-5962 or e-mail mclowneymycc@aol.com or visit www.mycollegeconnection.org

Tutoring Jobs at Brain Hurricane

Brain Hurricane is an approved Supplemental Educational Service provider. Looking to hire instructors to tutor small groups (6 students at a time) in our after-school programs. Tutors will be assigned to a school and will tutor during after-school hours, two hours a day, two days a week.

Candidates should have:
  • A minimum of 60 college credit hours
  • Transportation to school site
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • English and Spanish bilingual skills a plus
  • Positive energy and a passion for tutoring
Earn $20 - $35 per hour!


FOR FULL-TIME TEACHERS

Teach California Charters

Teach California Charters is mobilizing highly motivated individuals to make a difference by teaching in some of California’s most rigorous public charter schools. We are looking for the best certified educators and for other outstanding individuals looking to make a career change into education.
Apply online.

EDJOIN.ORG

EDJOIN.org provides many job listings related to the field of education, including teaching positions.

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