Archive for May, 2014
UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS
Join us for some informal conversations about upcoming opportunities with SFUSD and learn about our application and hiring process. In the Candidate Information Session, we’ll highlight some of our unique programs at SFUSD, review our application and hiring process, and share current teaching opportunities. In the Certificated Application Session, we’ll take an in-depth look at our application and share some helpful tips to ensure your application is complete and best represents your experience, interests, and skills. In both webinars, we’ll leave time to answer your questions about working in SFUSD. We hope you can join us for one of our webinars.
Space is limited, reserve your webinar seat by clicking on the links below. We’ll be holding webinar sessions throughout the spring and summer. Please check back on our website for future dates.
SFUSD Certificated Application Webinar Session
Date: Monday, June 9, 2014
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 pm (PST)
Please RSVP here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/580959854
SFUSD Candidate Information Webinar Session
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm (PST)
Please RSVP here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/629341542
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Description of Position:Under the guidance of leadership staff, Summer Program Leaders will lead activities for young people in high quality and engaging activities that will focus on building skills in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), literacy building, community involvement and leadership in a fun environment at Everett Middle School. This is a temporary position that will plan and lead daily program activities, facilitate group activities, assist in planning and chaperoning field trips, partner with schools and consultants, and help youth to coordinate a final event. The summer program will run June 3rd-July 18th, with a day of staff training on June 2nd.
Click here for job description and on how to apply
Free First Sunday – 06/01/2014 11:00 AM
Oakland Museum of California, Oakland
First Sundays of the month are free at the Oakland Museum of California. Pick up a treat for yourself or a loved one in the OMCA Store, or enjoy a lunch or snack in Blue Oak café. Take your pick and join an OMCA Docent for the Architecture Tour at 1 pm, the Gallery of California Art Tour at 2 pm, or the Gallery of California History Tour at 3 pm.
Quarterly Free Sunday at Academy of Sciences – 06/01/2014 11:00 PM
California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco
The Academy is free to everyone on selected Sundays throughout the year. Admission is on a first-come, first served basis, and early arrival is recommended due to the likelihood of high demand. Please note that final entry to the museum is one hour before closing.
The Academy is free to everyone on selected Sundays throughout the year. Admission is on a first-come, first served basis, and early arrival is recommended due to the likelihood of high demand. Please note that final entry to the museum is one hour before closing.
All guests receive free admission on:
Please click here for more information on Cal Academy
Employment Period: JUNE 9, 2014 – JULY 17, 2014
AACE Upward Bound at the Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC) is a year-round, pre-college TRIO Program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. AACE Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree. The goal of AACE Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
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College Track is a national non-profit organization that exists as the catalyst for change for under-resourced high school students who are motivated to earn a college degree. Our students are primarily low-income, ethnically diverse students who reflect the communities in which they live and who are drastically underrepresented at colleges and universities across the country. Through a comprehensive program of academic support and leadership training, College Track helps students successfully complete high school and enter and graduate from college.
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Annual Free Days at Exploratorium
General Admission is free to everyone five days a year, a program that began in fall 2013. The 2014 free days are listed below:
Groundhog Day (Sunday, February 2, 2014)
Pi Day (Friday, March 14, 2014)
Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 11, 2014)
Engineering Day (Sunday, September 28, 2014)
Founder’s Day (Sunday, October 12, 2014)
Candidate Information Webinar & Certificated Application Webinars:
Join us for an informal conversation about upcoming opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District or for a conversation about our application and hiring process. In the Candidate Information Session, we’ll highlight some of the unique programs at SFUSD, review our application and hiring process, and share some of our upcoming teaching opportunities. In the Certificated Application Workshop, we’ll review our application process and share some helpful tips to ensure your application is complete. We’ll also leave time to answer your questions about working in SFUSD. We hope you can join us for one of these opportunities! Space is limited; reserve your webinar seat by clicking on the link below: After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
Title: San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Candidate Information Webinar
Date: Monday, May 12, 2014
Time: 9:00am-10:30am (PST)
RSVP here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/896174590
Title: San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Certificated Application Workshop
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2014
Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm (PST)
RSVP here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/264140990
African American Education Night 2014
Be a part of this opportunity to hear representatives of San Francisco Unified School District discuss recruitment and support of educators and school personnel working to ensure positive outcomes for African American students and families. If you are interested in a career in SFUSD or want to pursue the next step in your career with the district, join us!
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm
Location: African American Art & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco, 94102
RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AfricanAmericanEducators14
Please RSVP by May 12th as Space is limited.
The event includes:
- A discussion with district representatives on educating African American students in the San Francisco public schools
- An update on initiatives to recruit and retain a diverse workforce
- Information on career opportunities and pathways including teaching, substitutes, paraprofessionals, and civil service
- Opportunities to speak with SFUSD Human Resources Staff regarding the application and hiring process
- A chance to network with members of San Francisco’s educational community
With event-related questions, please email Swen Ervin, Human Capital Specialist – Diversity Initiatives, at .
SFUSD African American Education Night
In partnership with US2020 (http://us2020.org/), there are two openings for Americorps VISTAs beginning this July. See the attached flyer for more info.
We are accepting applications now through the Americorps site:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=55039&fromSearch=true
SF US2020 VISTA positions
