Thursday, 31 July 2014

[YEP-DC] Volunteer Mentors Needed!

Close the opportunity gap for middle school students -  be a mentor!   In a city where 59% finish high school and only 9% get a college degree, 93% of Higher Achievement graduates finish high school, and 76% graduate from college. These results are astounding – and desperately needed. Higher Achievement is creating lasting change in the lives of youth – you can be a part of that change in the DC Metro...
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[YEP-DC] Manager of Instruction positions at Higher Achievement

Higher Achievement is currently accepting applications for several positions in our DC Metro office and with our programmatic partner, the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.   For a complete listing please visit www.higherachievement.org and click on “work.”   About Higher Achievement Higher Achievement’s rigorous after-school and summer academic program gives youth from underserved...
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[YEP-DC] Job Posting: Communications and Marketing Manager

Job for posting. Thanks! Nick FicklerB.A, University of Southern CaliforniaStaff Assistant, NAPCS T: 951.970.2931 -- -- You received this message because you are a part of Young Education Professionals-DC (YEP-DC). YEP-DC is a nonpartisan group that allows its members to post education-related messages regardless of affiliation.   To submit a post to YEP-DC, send an email to YoungEdProfessionals@googlegroups.com...
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[YEP-DC] Teach at WEDJ PCS!

The William E Doar Jr. Public Charter School for the Performing Arts is currently looking for Elementary School teachers for the 2014-2015 school year!   Mission The William E. Doar Jr. Public Charter School for the Performing Arts will foster a safe, creative, enjoyable, and culturally sensitive learning environment for all students with the goal of providing a college...
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[YEP-DC] Register for Ed Trust's 2014 National Conference!

Join The Education Trust to "Become the Change" at our 2014 nationalconference, held in Baltimore, November 13-14. Every fall, from all across the country, educators and activists working toward the shared goal of closing opportunity gaps gather at the Education Trust's national conference for two days of learning, sharing, and just plain inspiration.   The Education Trust promotes high academic achievement for...
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Wednesday, 30 July 2014

[YEP-DC] Fwd: Job Posting: After-School Program Instructor with Reach Incorporated

Future teacher? Changemaker? We're looking for incredible individuals to lead our innovative after-school program as Program Instructor in 2014. Reach Incorporated develops confident readers and capable leaders by training teens to teach. Instructors, in teams of two, lead training sessions (Mondays and Wednesdays) and supervise tutoring sessions (Tuesdays and Thursdays). By making learning...
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[dcab-l] Donna Ulisse & The Poor Mountain Boys

WEEKEND BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES     (http://www.holycrosslutheranchurch.net/?page_id=18)           AUGUST 8, 2014 (FRIDAY)             DONNA ULISSE & THE POOR MOUNTAIN BOYS                 (http://www.donnaulisse.com)            ...
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[YEP-DC] Job Posting: AmeriCorps Volunteers with Reading Partners

Work for Reading Partners in DC as an AmeriCorps volunteer! Reading Partners is a national educational nonprofit dedicated to improving students' reading skills. Reading Partners' early intervention literacy programs operate in reading centers in partnering elementary schools. Our mission is to help children become proficient, lifelong readers by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction with measurable results. ...
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[dcab-l] Musicians Against Childhood Cancer 2014 - Saturday: Review

I've posted my final report from The MACC. We had a wonderful time. If you haven't done so already, take a look at all four days. Off to Pemi Valley..... - Ted http://tedlehmann.blogspot.com/2014/07/musicians-against-childhood-cancer-2014_30.html -- Ted Lehmann tlehmann@ne.rr.com www.tedlehmann.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "DCAB-L" group. To unsubscribe from this...
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Tuesday, 29 July 2014

[YEP-DC] job opportunity: Spanish Teacher at Inspired Teaching School

Join the incredible team at the Inspired Teaching School!  We are looking for a fantastic person who will teach Spanish to our students from kindergarten through 6th grade.  More information can be found here: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/zWcbWsWCkNH4/ -- -- You received this message because you are a part of Young Education Professionals-DC (YEP-DC). YEP-DC is a nonpartisan group that allows its...
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[YEP-DC] Job Posting: Teach at IDEA PCS

Calling those educators who seek opportunities for personal and professional growth through the challenge and excitement of turning around one of the national capital's first charter schools! Whether an accomplished veteran teacher or a  passionate novice, if you believe all students deserve a top quality education, apply today to make a difference where it's needed most.  Join our effort and ensure that all...
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[YEP-DC] Multiple Teacher Positions at Options PCS

Calling all M.S./H.S educators! Options Public Charter School is currently hiring teachers for the following positions:- Health - Physical Education- Music - Spanish - Special Education  SCHOOL OVERVIEW Options Public Charter School ("Options PCS") is an open enrollment public charter school in Northeast D.C., serving students in grades 6 through 12. Options provides individualized...
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[YEP-DC] Fwd: Job Announcement - The SEED Foundation - College Transition & Success (CTS) Program Coordinator

SEED is currently searching for a College Transition & Success (CTS) Program Coordinator.  This is a part-time position dedicated to managing leadership development, professional growth, college transition, and financial education programming to support the postsecondary progress of SEED graduates.  Candidates should have experience working with schools in urban communities and a solid understanding of and belief...
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[YEP-DC] New YEP-DC Blog Post: We Need to End Special Education

"The entire premise behind special education hinges on the idea that some students require a specialized education different from the typical student," writes Matt Richmond in his latest post on YEP-DC's Recess. "The problem with that theory does not reside with individualization; the problem is with the assumption that 'normal kids' are...
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Monday, 28 July 2014

[YEP-DC] Job Postings: Urban Teacher Center

Assistant Director Job Description Washington, DC   Urban Teacher Center (UTC) is seeking a candidate to help build the first teacher preparation program in the nation that guarantees the effectiveness of its teachers. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Executive Director, any other Assistant Directors, and the site team to assist  in the oversight of all aspects of implementing...
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