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California University of PA

There are several positions available for Cal U undergraduate students and graduate students to support science education projects. The projects and links to more information are described below. These positions are not "Assistantships" but are paid hourly wages based on the work completed. The ideal candidate would be able to commit approximately 20/hours a week.

Undergraduate Science Education Assistant - Students should apply for this position who have demonstrated academic excellence in their courses and can provide an outstanding work history. Required qualifications include: Cal U student in good standing; proficiency with Microsoft Office; interest in STEM disciplines. Responsibiities could include: answering phones, basic word processing and internet searching; general office tasks; creating documents, tables, and lists; maintaining webpages; organizing and supporting science education events; organizing science teaching supplies; researching, planning and teaching science education activities; and other assigned tasks in support of science education projects.

Graduate Student Science Education Research Assistant - Students should apply for this position who have demonstrated academic excellence in their courses and can provide an outstanding work history. Required qualifications include: Cal U student in good standing; proficiency with Microsoft Office; interest in STEM disciplines; and basic educational research skills. Responsibiities could include: basic word processing and internet searching; general office tasks; creating documents, tables, and lists; maintaining webpages; organizing and supporting science education events; organizing science teaching supplies; conducting library research; teaching science activities as part of project events; and other assigned tasks in support of science education projects.

NOTE: Undergraduate or Graduate applicants with special expertise in digial video production and/or webpage design/programming are encouraged to apply.

PNC Grow Up Great with Science Grant - This grant goal is to provide professional development for early childhood teachers in science instruction. The grant will fund activities such as curriculum development, webistes and videoing of exemplary science teaching to integrate into teacher education courses.

Master's Degree for Elementary/Middle School Teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - There are numerous opportunities to assist with the preparation of materials and marketing tasks such as attending conferences to distribute information and collect contact information from potential students.

Application Procedure: Students who wish to apply should:

Step 1: Send a resume and a copy of an unofficial Cal U transcript to Dr. Hug.

Step 2: Schedule and complete an intial interview with Dr. Hug.

Step 3: If an offer is extended for a postion, please download, fill out, and return the following forms.

Non-work study Student Worker Employment Form - Return to Dr. Hug

Cal U Payroll Form Packet - Fill out all forms and return to the Payroll office in Dixon 415

Job Announcement Websites

Chronicle of Higher Education - Career Job Search

National Science Teachers Association - Career Center

Environmental Career Opportunities

North American Association for Environmental Education - EE Jobs

National Asssocation for Interpretation - Interpretunities: Jobs in Interpretation

Environmental Jobs and Careers

American Camping Association - Camp Jobs

Association for Experiential Education - Job Listing Search

Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education (California focused) - Jobs Listing

International Schools

International schools are private schools located in foreign countries taught in English with recognized curriculum that enable students to be successful when they return to their home country or enter college. It can be very rewarding to teach students in international schools and an excellent way to learn about cultures other than your own. You can learn more about how to locate international school teaching positions and how to apply by checking out the following websites.

International School Services
Council of International Schools
European Council of International Schools

Also, the U.S. Department of Defense runs schools for dependents of service men and women stationed around the world and domestically. They have a comprensive website that includes information about teaching positions and application procedures in these schools.

Department of Defense Dependent Activity

University of Northern Iowa OVERSEAS RECRUITING FAIR XXXIII

January 30 - February 1, 2009
-Registration deadline is January 9-save $40 if registered by Dec. 5.
-120+ American international schools will be in attendance.
-Teachers may obtain a registration packet on our web site:
www.uni.edu/placement/overseas

Please be sure to let your current year education graduates and alumni
know about the incredible teaching opportunities that await them in
American K-12 schools around the globe. Over 1,000 teaching positions
were posted at our last event. Teachers of all disciplines are needed.

New teachers continue to do very well at the UNI Overseas Fair. Last
year, OVER 65% OF NEW TEACHERS SECURED EMPLOYMENT.

A poster and brochure were mailed to your campus in September. Please
let me know if you would like additional posters or brochures.

We are here to answer any questions you or your students may have about
our services or overseas teaching. Please feel free to contact us at
anytime with any question.

Last updated: November 3, 2011