Author: Brianna Alford

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Scholarship is a merit scholarship available to Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) transfer students who have shown significant academic achievement and involvement at George Mason University. OLLI will award the recipient of this scholarship $1000.00 applicable to the fall 2020 semester.

Applicants must be a NVCC transfer student with a Mason cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrate involvement within the Mason Community. Preference may be given to students with financial aid as verified by Mason’s Financial Aid Office.

For more information visit here or contact: Sarah Squire at [email protected] or Joan Elwood at [email protected]

Deadline: February 21, 2020

We have several exciting new jobs being offered to CEHD students and grads.  We’ve bundled them together here in one post, so keep scrolling!

Teach Reading Classes to Students of All Ages

Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2020

The Institute of Reading Development offers summer reading skills programs in partnership with the continuing education departments of more than 100 colleges and universities nationwide. Since 1970, the Institute’s teachers have helped over 3 million students master valuable reading skills and develop a lifelong love of reading.  Programs designed by the Institute give students the right skills, books, and experiences that result in greater success in school and beyond.

We are currently hiring hard-working, encouraging people with a passion for reading to teach our summer programs. As an Institute teacher you will:

• Earn up to $9,000 in one summer. Our full-time teachers typically earn $675-$850 per week.
• Improve your teaching skills and confidence during our comprehensive, paid training program.
• Gain over 400 hours of classroom teaching experience with a variety of age groups from 4-year-olds to adults.
• Help your students become successful readers with a love of great books.

We are seeking applicants from any academic discipline. All applicants must have an undergraduate degree or higher in their field before the start of our teaching season.

Successful Institute teachers:

• Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure
• Are responsible and hard-working, with good communication and organizational skills
• Will be patient and supportive with students

Learn more about teaching for us and apply today: Summer Teaching Jobs

Building Blocks Day School in Falls Church, VA.

We are a preschool, founded in 2007, dedicated to teaching young minds through our program. Our school is well respected in the community and we are urgently hiring to fill a position in the later afternoon. BBDS is approximately 20 minutes away from George Mason University and will serve as a great learning opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing a career in Childhood Development. The following is the job description:

Albemarle County Public Schools is recruiting teachers for the 2020-2021 school year and has asked CEHD to share the following announcement with our students:

 

Are You Ready To Unleash Each Student’s Potential?

We’re accepting applications from new and experienced teachers to build our candidate pool for the 2020-2021 school year!

Who We’re Seeking

We’re looking for passionate, growth-minded educators who demonstrate the ability to work with culturally diverse students, and who see themselves as lifelong learners – always willing to learn new things to best meet the ever-changing needs of our students. Albemarle County Public Schools is committed to providing all students the opportunity to learn from talented, diverse teachers who represent the varied cultures and experiences of our community.

Why Teach With Us

There are so many reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to work in our

schools. Here are just a few:

Relationships

Building a sense of community with students and families, and collaborating with colleagues in Professional Learning Communities are some of the very best things about teaching in Albemarle County Public Schools.

Relevance

Our strategic priorities focus on equity, helping students pursue their interests, and engaging in activities that they’re passionate about.

Rigor

Our teachers challenge their students and themselves every day to be lifelong learners. Through robust professional growth opportunities, mentoring, and instructional coaching, our teachers push themselves to learn new and innovative ways to help students unleash their potential.

Why Albemarle County

Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia – which is frequently cited as one of America’s top college towns and best places to live – Albemarle County is home to the University of Virginia and offers the incredible beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a friendly and welcoming community, world-class restaurants, and a vibrant music and arts scene. Shenandoah National Park, Richmond, Washington, DC, and the Atlantic beaches are close by, and our convenient airport and Amtrak station make travel to farther destinations a snap. 

Albemarle County Schools is ranked as one of the top 5 school divisions in Virginia and the number 2 best place to teach in the state by Niche. We offer competitive pay and an outstanding benefits package.  

We’ll be at numerous events through the spring (this list still evolving!). We’d love to talk to you in person!

How to apply:

1. Visit the posting here. Be sure to attach your resume and a cover letter to your application. 
2. We will be reviewing applications over the next several months and will contact you with any further instructions.
3. Be sure to check our Jobs page frequently as we will begin posting specific vacancies as they become available in early 2020. In addition to applying for this candidate pool, you should apply for each specific position you’re interested in. 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

John McQuilkin

Recruitment & Diversity Coordinator

Albemarle County Public Schools – Human Resources

401 McIntire Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22902

Phone: 434-296-5827 ext 3074 / Fax: 434-244-7023