Author: Brianna Alford

Registration is now open for the Fall 2017 CEHD Writer’s Retreat taking place on Saturday, October 28 from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm in the Johnson Center, Room D.  This is a great opportunity for graduate students to commit to their writing, get motivation from their peers, and recieve valuable feedback.  

This year’s Writer’s Retreat will include a workshop on navigating databases with CEHD Librarian, Anne (Driscoll) Melville. Anne will also be available to assist students individually after the workshop.  Consultants from the Writing Center will be on hand, too, and did we mention we’ll be providing snacks?  All you need to bring is your laptop, writing materials, and a positive attitude!  

Register and find out more here.

Our weekly digest for students is full of news and opportunities for you!  Check your Mason email or click below to read yours!

If you’ve been reading The 2300 weekly digest that drops into your Mason email every Sunday (and you should!), you know that we often post job, scholarship, and volunteer opportunites that might particularly interest our students, and we link to them here on the blog.  Please note that CEHD shares these listings as a courtesy to our students and that George Mason University and CEHD are not vetting or endorsing these opportunites in any way.

POSITION: Spanish Teacher (Part-Time)
LOCATION: Tysons, Vienna, Reston & Great Falls DURATION: September to June 2017-18
CONTACT: Maureen Santamaria at [email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Children’s Center for Language & Culture, Inc. (ChiCeLaCu!) seeks enthusiastic, energetic, independent, and experienced Spanish teachers and assistant teachers for it’s At Your School Program & Saturday School Program, which take place either at Fairfax County Public Schools or at the Center’s Vienna facilities.

All teachers MUST meet the following requirements:

• Fluent/Native Spanish speaker
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in education, Spanish or the arts
• At least 2 years of experience
• Experience writing lesson plans
• Team player, creative and flexible
• Good classroom management skills
• Advanced English (written and spoken)
• Minimum 1 year commitment for employment (Sept. 2017- June 2018).

  PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

1. AT YOUR SCHOOL Programs

   Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
   Before School hours: (7:10 a.m.-8:40am) (7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.) Wages: Lead Teachers: $30 per hour; Assistant Teacher: $20 per hour

2. SPANISH SATURDAY SCHOOL

   Days: Saturdays
   Hours: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
   Wages: Lead Teachers $25 per hour; Assistant Teachers: $15 per hour
   If interested, please send cover letter and resume to [email protected].

   For more information about ChiCeLaCu!, please visit www.childrencenterlanguage.com.

The 2300 weekly digest has two editions this week: one for our grad students and one for our undergrads.  Click your edition below to read the latest student news and information from CEHD!

Career Fair:

Mason’s Fall 2017 Career Fair is coming up on October 4 and 5.  This fair brings to campus over 200 local, regional and national employers who are looking to fill internships, co-ops, full-time jobs and part-time jobs. The fair is open to all students and alumni of George Mason University.  Full details and preparation materials are available through University Career Services.

In conjunction with the Career Fair, Career Services has also teamed up with JC Penney in the Fair Oaks Mall to help students dress for success:

Teaching Opportunity:

Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition:

Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition encourages you to join them on Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 30, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm to make improvements on the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. The work will include trail clearing and widening, and improving drainage. Information and registration here.