■ Servant Leader Internships in Hopkins: The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom School in Hopkins is seeking applicants for servant leaders intern. Each CDF Freedom Schools Servant Leader Intern serves as the teacher for a maximum of 10 scholars. Servant Leader Interns have access to further leadership development and networking opportunities geared toward continued direct service and advocacy on behalf of children and families. For more information, please contact Paris Timmons (a recent Augsburg graduate) at: <Paris.Timmons@hopkinsschools.org>.

■ Paid Teaching Fellowships at LearningWorks: LearningWorks is a small nonprofit hosted within the Blake School and housed within the national organization, Breakthrough Collaborative. Their mission is to support motivated students in overcoming barriers on their path to college through engaging, academically rigorous, out-of-school programs while inspiring and preparing promising high school and college students, especially those of color, to become the next generation of teachers. For more information, please go to: <https://www.blakeschool.org/academics/learningworks>.

■ Phoenix Academy Elementary Position: Phoenix Academy of Art and Science is seeking an elementary teacher for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year.  The Phoenix Academy is located in North Branch Minnesota. If you are interested in applying, please send a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and teaching license (if applicable).  For any questions, please call 651-237-0565.  Application packets will be accepted until the position is filled.  Please send your application packet to Mr. James Gagner at <james.gagner@phxacademy.org> or mail to: Phoenix Academy of Art and Science, 38460 Lincoln Trail #1, North Branch, MN 55056.   

■ Midway YMCA Children/Child Care Opportunities: The Midway YMCA is seeking applicants for their child care program. Internships, part-time employment, and volunteer help are being sought. For more information, please contact Brandon Bader, Engagement Director, St. Paul Midway YMCA, Phone: 612-676-3773; Email: <Brandon.Bader@ymcamn.org>.

■ Teachers On Call: Teachers On Call is seeking applicants for Substitute Teachers and Teacher Assistants positions. Apply online at: <http://www.teachersoncall.com>.

■ ESL Position in Champlin Park: Champlin Park High School is seeking applicants for a Licensed ESL Teacher-High School, full-time position. Go to this website for more information: <https://www.applitrack.com/anoka/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Licensed+-+ESL&AppliTrackJobId=11500&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1>.

■ Elementary Positions in East Bethel: East Bethel Elementary School (District ISD15) has several elementary openings in their district. Go to: https://www.applitrack.com/stfrancis/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=Elementary+School+Teaching+%28K%2D5%29> for more information.

■ Volunteers of America (VOA) High School Science Teaching Position: VOA High School (a contract alternative school in Minneapolis) is looking for a high school science teacher. For more information, go to: <https://vizi.vizirecruiter.com/Volunteers-of-America-Minnesota-and-Wisconsin-2829/137421/index.html>.

■ COVID Guidance for Clinical Experience: During this academic year, you may complete field experience hours or student teaching in a school setting. Augsburg’s commitment to safety for our students and community remains at the forefront. If you are currently working in a school or will be working in a school, it is important to be aware of current COVID guidelines for the school districts.

Augsburg’s contract with school districts states that the school has the right to exclude from the Program any student who does not provide all information required under the school’s policies and procedures in a timely manner. School districts continue updating their guidelines regarding COVID-19 mitigation strategies like vaccination, wearing masks, social distancing, etc. For instance, on October 15, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) implemented a vaccine requirement for staff and volunteers in the building. Augsburg students completing clinical experience (field experience or student teaching) at a Minneapolis school site must follow the District’s policy and processes for vaccination and testing.

Other sites may make updates to their COVID-19 guidelines. Any vaccination or testing requirements with school sites must be completed with the school site. As a clinical experience student, you are responsible for following the school site guidelines. Augsburg cannot send vaccination information to your school site. Make sure to watch for communication from your school for any changes in policies and procedures.

■ COVID-19 Vaccine Connector Information: If you haven’t already done so, go to the vaccine connector website to sign up: <https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/connector/connector.jsp>.

Submitting news to Augsburg:

• To the Education Department News: Send your news to Joseph Erickson at C.B. 312 or erickson-AT-augsburg.edu.
• To the Augsburg Now published by the Augsburg University Office of Public Relations and Communication: Send your news to C.B. 145 or now@augsburg.edu.
• To the daily A-Mail electronic newsletter: Go to AugNet Home Page and login. Then click on the “Submit News and Announcements” link.

Connecting with Alumni and Friends:

Augsburg University provides several ways to stay connected with alumni and friends. Here are some links to get you started:

• Alumni Information Update: Submit news and contact information changes to the university’s Alumni Office.
• TC2 New Teachers’ Blog

Other Sources of News for K-12 Teachers:

Here are links to some of the very best online news sources for K-12 teachers:

• Education Week
• Teacher Magazine
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (also, subscribe to ASCD SmartBrief, a daily email news resource delivered right to your inbox).