Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Protecting the Jewels of the Night: Firefly Life, Sex and Death

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Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 12-1 pm EST
Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room (474 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA)
Online Viewer Livestream Registration – Apr. 27

Come experience firefly magic and learn about the remarkably diverse lifestyles of these insects with Tufts Professor emerita Sara Lewis on Thursday, April 27th from 12-1pm. She will share lessons from her 30 years of experience in the field, including how fireflies evolved their light-producing talents, their reproduction, and how human activities are threatening to extinguish their bright lights. Join in person in the Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room (including free pizza!) or online at bit.ly/HOCU0427. This lecture is cosponsored by Tufts Environmental Studies Program & Biology Department.

Steve & Kate Summer Camp positions

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We are currently hiring for camp counselors for our Summer Camp. It’s a fun-filled position spent gaining valuable experience with kids ages 4-12. Staff will have the opportunity to facilitate activities, giving them experience in classroom management, student engagement, teamwork, and behavioral management.

We’re looking for team members who are motivated childcare workers, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy! As a Steve & Kate’s staff member, you’ll sharpen your inherent leadership skills and do meaningful work, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

  • Positions Hiring for: Assistant Directors, Youngest Camper Counselor Lead, Camp Counselors, Substitute Counselors
  • Location: Emmanuel College 400 Fenway Boston, MA 02115
  • Camp Dates: June 26th-August 25th
  • Camp Hours: 8AM – 6PM
  • Pay: $15.25-$20 depending on position and experience

Please reference Steve & Kate’s Job Page for more information.

Tutor Needed- Volunteer Opportunity (Medford)

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Local community member is looking for a tutor for friend who has recently moved to the Medford area (Walking Ct.) from Haiti. He is fluent in Haitian Creole, Spanish and Portuguese. 

This volunteer opportunity would be to support teaching in reading and writing in English. Availability for tutoring would be on an agreed upon time on the following days:

Monday- Friday from 6:30-8:30pm, Saturdays all-day, or Sundays after 4pm.

If you are interested in this opportunity please email John Gallagher at jgallagher01742@gmail.com

Information Session with Abaarso School

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You are invited to an information session with the Abaarso School on April 13th from 1 pm – 2 pm in the Millmore Room in Dowling Hall.

Harry Lee, Executive Director of the Abaarso School will be on-campus to share information about their teacher opportunities in Africa. The first students in Somaliland to matriculate to college in 30 years and attending major ivy league universities. Come and learn more about the school, the region, and the impact you can have with students. More information can be found at www.abaarsoschool.org

Students can access the event and information on Handshake here:

(387) Teaching Opportunities at Abaarso School | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)

School Psychologist Job Opportunity: Eddy Elementary School, Brewster, MA

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Eddy Elementary School is a grades 3-5 elementary school in Brewster, MA on Cape Cod, part of the Nauset Regional School District. We are looking for a permanent 1.0 FTE school psychologist to join our staff starting next school year. We have just over 200 students enrolled in grades 3-5, have a vibrant community, and engaged staff; it is a great place to work! If you are able to share the posting for this position with your third year students and any alumni, I would be very grateful! Folks can apply directly in SchoolSpring, or they can reach out to me with any questions at gudituss@nausetschools.org or at Eddy Elementary School at 508-896-4531. Thank you for your help and consideration!
The job posting is located here: https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=4196543

Empow Studios Summer Camp Positions

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Empow Studios teaches kids 7-15 years old in STEM in classes after school and weekend, and in camps during the summer throughout the Greater Boston area. Our topics include coding, robotics, video game design, film & animation, digital design, and Minecraft.

Summer Camp Directors lead a team of instructors to inspire and educate youth to create projects using today’s latest computer technologies and engage campers with games, outdoor play, and other fun activities. $25-$30 per hour.

STEM Camp Instructors teach one tech class of typically 10 students per week and ensure that students have a great time learning and building cool stuff. $18-$25 per hour. 

Both roles are full time approximately 8am-4:30pm M-F. Camps run 6 to 10 weeks, June 26-Sept 1. Camp locations run throughout the Greater Boston Area

Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Assistant Coach for Boys Crew (Spring)

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The Varsity Assistant’s primary responsibilities are to ensure the safety of the athletes, assist the Head Coach in implementing the daily training plan, and be available to assist with tasks  required to ensure a safe and successful Spring season outside of practice hours. The Varsity Assistant Coach is expected to attend practices and races for the duration of the Spring season. 

The Varsity Assistant should be comfortable working with teenage boys and have experience teaching or coaching youth. The Varsity Assistant must be comfortable around water and willing to learn basic boat rigging, launch driving, and coaching skills. Rowing experience is preferred but not required.

The Varsity Boys practice six days per week at the Cambridge Boat Club:
Mon/Tue 3:30-5:30 PM
Wed/Thur/Fri 5:30-7:30 PM
Sat 10:00-1:00 PM

The Assistant Coach is expected to arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the start of practice and should anticipate staying ~15-30 minutes after. Races take place most weekends in April and May.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree

This is a paid position. 

CRLS Crew is a free, co-ed, public high school rowing team based in Cambridge, MA and trains out of the Cambridge Boat Club.

For more information contact Head Coach Kate Smith at kate.smith425@gmail.com

Instructional Design Assistant (Fall 2023 Internship)

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The Instructional Design Assistant will be working closely with our Instructional Design team to assist in the development and delivery of online and blended programs offered by Tufts University.  The intern will have the opportunity to work in various aspects of online course design and will gain valuable experience working with educational professionals, educational technology, and the technical side of course development. 

Duration: 9/5/23 – 12/15/23 (flexible)
Hours Per Week: 10-12 hours (flexible)
Days of Work & Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Pay Rate: $18-20.00/hour
This is a remote internship opportunity

Internship Description
The Instructional Design Assistant will be working closely with our Instructional Design team to assist in the development and delivery of online and blended programs offered by Tufts University. The intern will have the opportunity to work in various aspects of online course design and will gain valuable experience working with educational professionals, educational technology, and the technical side of course development. This is a term-based position for the Fall 2023 with potential to extend into the Spring 2024 semester.

Internship Responsibilities
 Under close supervision and guidance, responsibilities include:
• Assist with the building of new courses in the Canvas learning environment using content provided by the academic program
• Assist with the quality assurance review of courses in Canvas using a standardized checklist and procedure
• Provide maintenance support for existing courses on an as-needed basis
• Assist with planning and facilitating training and other faculty development events
• Provide support on select projects for the Design or Video team as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications
 • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to efficiently manage time, multi-task as needed, and effectively navigate shifting priorities
• Familiarity with MS Office, Google Drive, and basic Canvas features
• High level of comfort with technology and ability to upskill rapidly
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Customer focus
Desired Qualifications
 • Interest or experience in online learning, instructional design, or instructional technology
• Interest or knowledge of basic graphic design or web design

Application process timeline

  • March 28: Application deadline
  • April 3 – 12 : Interview with selected applicants
  • Week ending April 14: Intern selection communicated

The deadline for the application is Tuesday, March 28.  Interested student can apply via this link