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FREE trip to Marin Headlands Institute!

Overview: CSME has a unique opportunity for 3 fellows to attend a
retreat at the Marin Headlands Institute! This trip is a special event
for community college students who have identified as future middle or
high school math and science teachers. Most of these students will be
transferring to SF State. They would love to meet a teacher fellow and
learn about SF State first hand from an undergraduate or credential
student who has been in our program.

Dates: March 16th  - 18th 2012, overnight in Marin

Details: The Youth To Teacher Pathways program (the host) will provide
transportation & accommodation!  Attached is a schedule of events for
each day. If you can only attend during the day or one night that
would be fine too, just let me know.

Why do this? This location is BEAUTIFUL and inspiring. Plus you will
learn more about science and inquiry yourself while meeting future
students of SF State. Check out the location here:
http://www.naturebridge.org/golden-gate

How to reserve your spot: ASAP e-mail me your interest and I will
approve your reservation with the program coordinator.

DEADLINE: March 6th 2012 – First come, first served in terms of saving
spaces….spouses and children may also be considered.

NatureBridge STEM Overnight

Contact Information:
Jamie M. Chan
Program Director, CSME Teacher Fellowship
Program Director, SF State Noyce Fellowship
Program Coordinator, Climate Change Scholars Program
Center for Science and Mathematics Education
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
Ph: 415-405-4047
Email: jmchan@sfsu.edu
http://csme.sfsu.edu

SEEKING MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER

Job Description
The Saklan School in Moraga, CA is a small Pre-K through 8th Grade with one class per grade level.

We are looking for an experienced Middle School Math and Technology teacher to become a part of a thriving and dedicated community of students, teachers, parents, and administrators who all have genius, recognize it in each other, and work to use it in the best interest of self and others.

Full Time Position: 70%Teaching; 30% Technical support; Monday — Friday, 8:00a.m. — 3:30 p.m.
• Teach subjects ranging from remedial 6th grade math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry
• Differentiated learning within one classroom
• Teach 5 periods of 40 minutes each for grades 6, 7, and 8
• Open-minded; flexible in teaching techniques, brain friendly, sense of humor
• Open to mastery of concepts through re-takes for students
• Able to design and alter curriculum for the needs of the students in a creative way
• Believes in our mission
• Teamplayer: meaning commitment to after hour Middle School events
• High proficiency in computer technology; help with tech support for the school
• Able to teach two technology classes — one each for 6th and 7th grades.
• Able to be a Middle School advisor to a group of about 10 students
• Bachelor’s degree in math and at least three years teaching experience at the middle school level
(5 years preferred)

Please submit letter of interest and a current resume to:
Laroilyn H. Davis
Interim Head of School
The Saklan School
1678 School Street
Moraga, CA 94556
e-mail: ldavis@saklan.org

Part-time CAHSEE Math Instructor

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Program Description

The San Francisco Conservation Corps (SFCC) is a non-profit job readiness and education program serving young adults between the approximate ages of 18 and 26 who work within crews to address community needs through service and conservation-related work. SFCC job readiness opportunities for young adults include, but are not limited to, landscaping, restoration, installing play structures at public schools and community centers, recycling, and internships. Concurrently and in partnership with the John Muir Charter School, the young adults focus on attaining their High School Diploma and/or participate in the Corps-to-Career higher education program.

About John Muir Charter School

The SFCC partners with the John Muir Charter School. The Nevada County (California) Superintendent of Schools approved the John Muir Charter School (Muir) charter in 1998. Muir provides high school services to participants, most of whom have had significant breaks in their high school education. The programs combine hands-on work experience, academic instruction, and individual and community development. Muir students typically have faced many personal, family, and other challenges in their lives, and often have struggled academically. Muir classes offer students the opportunity to work closely with their teacher or teachers on all of their subjects, and to obtain personalized instruction to meet their individual needs.

Job Summary

The Part-Time CAHSEE Math Instructor is responsible for providing intensive instruction and preparation for the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to at-risk young adults in a classroom setting. The Instructor will also provide individualized CAHSEE support to students throughout the academic year. This position assesses strengths, challenges, and opportunities of each student using student-assessment methods as prescribed by SFCC and Muir and as directed by the Academic Manager and employed by the teacher him/herself. The Part-Time CAHSEE Math Instructor is responsible for adhering to and implementing the policies and procedures of the SFCC Employee Manual, Corpsmember Handbook, and SFCC Respectful Workplace policy.

Seeking 7th & 8th Grade Math Teacher

Overview of School
Park Day School, founded in 1976, offers a coeducational B/K-8 program for 300 students. The school community embraces the ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity of Oakland, perhaps the most diverse city in America. The school embraces progressive educational theory and practice, while fostering the academic, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of our students. Our unique collaborative governance model brings parents and staff together as leaders in partnership. The school is a national leader in its public purpose mission.

Overview of the Position
Working under the supervision of the Middle School Director, the 7/8 Math teacher is responsible for all aspects of the 7th & 8th grade math program, including curriculum development, student assessment and parent communication. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively, as the math teacher is a part of the middle school cohort. Together, the teachers support the students socially, emotionally and academically. Additional responsibilities include (but are not limited to) regular communication with parents, participation in faculty meetings, serving as an advisor to 10-15 students, chaperoning middle school dances, and lunch and recess duties several times a week.

Requirements and Qualifications
Candidates should have a valid teaching credential, at least two years classroom teaching experience in middle school, high school, or in the upper elementary grades, along with a working understanding of developmental/constructivist teaching practices. The position requires a strong background and interest in teaching middle school or secondary school mathematics. Knowledge of progressive school education and project-based learning is strongly desired. We are seeking candidates who have a nurturing and supportive tone with students, and a working understanding of collaborative teaching.

The successful candidate will have a thorough background in elementary math through Algebra I and Geometry, experience using a variety of assessment techniques, strong instructional and classroom-management skills and experience collaborating closely with colleagues and parents.

This is a great opportunity for a teacher who:
• has a deep understanding of the mathematical foundations for learning algebra

• can create, select, evaluate, and implement an appropriate curriculum

• can develop, articulate, and assess progress toward clear learning goals

• can address the needs of a wide range of learners

• can manage the expectations of parents

• has strong communication skills

The hiring process will include a demonstration lesson and interview with a hiring committee. Application deadline March 15, 2012

How to Apply:

E-mail cover letter and résumé with at least 3 professional references to:

Or, mail to:

7th & 8th Grade Teaching Position
Park Day School
c/o Siobhan Cassidy
370-43rd Street
Oakland, CA 94609

Park Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants who reflect the diversity of the Bay Area. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, family-care status, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Candidates of color are especially encouraged to apply.

Website: www.parkdayschool.org

Full-Time Science and Math Teacher

Program Description

The San Francisco Conservation Corps (SFCC) is a non-profit job readiness and education program serving young adults between the approximate ages of 18 and 26 who work within crews to address community needs through service and conservation-related work. SFCC job readiness opportunities for young adults include, but are not limited to, landscaping, restoration, installing play structures at public schools and community centers, recycling, and internships. Concurrently and in partnership with the John Muir Charter School, the young adults focus on attaining their High School Diploma and/or participate in the Corps-to-Career higher education program.

About John Muir Charter School

The SFCC partners with the John Muir Charter School. The Nevada County (California) Superintendent of Schools approved the John Muir Charter School (Muir) charter in 1998. Muir provides high school services to participants, most of whom have had significant breaks in their high school education. The programs combine hands-on work experience, academic instruction, and individual and community development. Muir students typically have faced many personal, family, and other challenges in their lives, and often have struggled academically. Muir classes offer students the opportunity to work closely with their teacher or teachers on all of their subjects, and to obtain personalized instruction to meet their individual needs.

New Youth Opportunities at the Academy!

Overview:
It’s application season for our Out-of-School Time programs at the Academy! Here are some of the opportunities available for Bay Area teens (entering grades 8-12) that will be accepting applications for this summer and beyond:

Internships for SF High School Students
The Careers in ScienceIntern Program is a year-round, multi-year science education and youth development program for youth from backgrounds traditionally under-represented in the sciences. This paid internship provides youth with the opportunity to learn science, teach science to others, and conduct science in an authentic work environment. The program also provides college preparation and job and life skills development support. Check out what some of the current interns are up to at their blog.

For more information visit the program website or download the internship FAQ and job description document.

Applications are available to download and will be due March 23. Recruitment visits to school sites can be arranged by emailingEric Godoy, Manager of Careers in Science.
Teen Advocates for Science Communication

This new program, for rising 8th-12th graders, is designed to give youth a voice at the Academy and an opportunity to create original museum programming. Participants will collaborate with the Academy’s world-class staff of scientists, curators, and educators to develop and deliver public programs that are current, relevant, and fun. Youth can apply to be part of the inaugural summer cohort.

Download the application or email Luke Martin for more information.
Research Experience: Student Science Fellows

Do you know a rising 11th grade student who is extremely passionate about science? The Student Science Fellows program pairs highly motivated youth with Academy researchers toconduct authentic researchand disseminate the results of their work. Youth in this paid internship program will have already shown a serious commitment to science.

Applications are accepted by referral only. To nominate a student please contact Roberta Brett.
Science Media Program: Science in Action

The Science in Action program will bring together youth in 9th-12th grades to produce engaging and accurate science based video content that will be placed on the public floor at the Academy. Youth will work with Academy experts to learn how toresearch and produce media content.

Email Puja Dasari for more information.

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New Citizen Science Workshop: Birdsleuth

Grades: 4th – 8th
Date: March 22, 2012
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: California Academy of Sciences
Workshop type: Citizen Science Workshop

Spend time outdoors, connecting to nature by focusing on the fascinating sights, sounds, and behaviors of birds. By participating in this Birdsleuth workshop, you and your students can help scientists collect real world bird data which scientists use to understand and conserve birds. Workshop participants will learn how to identify birds commonly found in the Bay Area, collect data, and ask questions related to animal behavior, distributions, and diversity. This workshop includes Birdsleuth curriculum materials needed to conduct the lessons covered.

Register here >>

SFMC Teacher’s Circle Meeting

Overview:
The San Francisco Math Circle (SFMC) is an enrichment program specifically aimed at enthusiastic math students and their teachers. In many enrichment programs, the students are self-selected, or encouraged by their parents to attend. This generally means that most students come from an “already enriched” socioeconomic level.

When: Tuesday, March 6 at 6:00pm

Where: Trailer P (behind Thornton Hall) at San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132

RSVP:
Brandy Wiegers PhD ‎
brandy@msri.org

Contact Information:
San Francisco Math Circle
530-220-0324

**Dinner Included**

WISE Seminar with Dr. Shirley Malcom

Overview:
WISE (Women in Science & Engineering) is hosting a special seminar presentation for Women’s History Month.  Dr. Shirley Malcom, from AAAS, will present a seminar regarding Women Scientists and Engineers Connecting Globally.  More information will be distributed as soon as it becomes available, but in the meantime, we strongly suggest if you could distribute this invitation to all graduate students in your Departments, Schools, or Centers for a student lunch/Q&A with Dr. Malcom (Mar 12 12 – 2pm HH501). Also, please note that all COSE graduate students are invited to meet Dr. Malcom at the Graduate Student Lunch/Q&A on Monday, March 12, 12 – 2pm, in HH501.

When:
Date: March 12
Time: 4pm-5pm
Location: Science 210

Presenter Overview:
Dr. Malcom received her bachelor’s degree with distinction in zoology from the University of Washington in 1967, and her master’s degree in zoology and animal behavior from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1968. She received her Ph.D. in ecology from Pennsylvania State University in 1974, and holds 15 honorary degrees.  In 1975, she wrote with co-authors Paula Quick Hall and Janet Welsh Brown, the landmark AAAS report:  The Double Bind: The Price of Being a Minority Woman in Science, which focused attention on the challenges faced by underrepresented minority women pursuing education and careers in science, engineering, mathematics, and biomedicine.  In 2003, Dr. Malcom received the Public Welfare Medal of the National Academy of Sciences, the highest award given by the Academy. To learn more about Dr. Malcom:
Article about her as UW Alumna of the Year (1998):  ”Coming off the Bench” visit http://www.washington.edu/alumni/columns/june98/malcom1.html.

If possible, we’d appreciate it if you could RSVP (to Sally Pasion pasion@sfsu.edu, indicate your NAME and DEPARTMENT and E-mail) so that we can plan appropriately.

Sally G Pasion, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132

Climate Change Scholar Seminar

Tenea Nelson, PhD, is the Assistant Dean of Multicultural Affairs at the School of Earth Sciences Stanford University. Dr. Nelson works with faculty to recruit and mentor diverse graduate students through programs such as the Stanford Summer SURGE Program and will speak about these programs. Dr. Nelson is a graduate of Mary Baldwin College, where she received a B.S. in Chemistry, and the University of Rochester, where she obtained an M.S. and Ph.D. in Toxicology. Prior to her role at Stanford University, Dr. Nelson worked as a scientist in the biotech/pharma sector, aiding in the development of drugs to combat cancer, autoimmune diseases and HIV/AIDS..

Location: Thorton Hall Rm TBA
Date: Friday February 17th
Time: 12-2PM
RSVP Online Here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M9F7N56

Teacher Fellowship Meeting Friday 2/17

Building A Wind Turbine: Explorations Into Interdisciplinary and Project Based Learning in the Classroom

Led by:
Kentaro Iwasaki – Senior Program Associate, ConnectEd
Donna Dela Calzada – Daly City Library and Recreation Services
Nathan Bridge – Noyce Teacher Fellow
Ryan Nordvick – Noyce Teacher Fellow

Explore project-based learning and interdisciplinary learning by working in groups to build minature wind turbines! Afterwards engage in a group discussion about:
- How math and science content can be incorporated into this unit
- Benefits and drawbacks to project-based/interdisciplinary learning
- Other strategies for interdisciplinary learning

When: Friday February 17th from 4-6PM
Where: CSME Annex (Trailer P) Classroom 4
Who: Students, Faculty and Staff are all welcome
Food and drink will be provided so please RSVP online
RSVP Online: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M7CS9V9