Colorado State University System
HDFS - Hourly Research Assistant - RAMS ChAT Lab
This position will require 1 on 1 interactions with infants and toddlers in early childhood education classrooms. The interactions will be guided by the Early Learning Matters curriculum and focused on promoting conversational interactions that are responsive and stimulating for young children. It will also include general, research project related duties as they arise, including clear communication and professional interactions with project staff and early childhood education teachers and directors.
Essential Job DutiesTravel to and from early childhood education centers.
Interact effectively with infants and toddlers. This includes effective time management and be adaptable as working with very young children and early childhood classrooms require flexibility.
Collaborate effectively with project staff, including faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
5 - 10 hours per week
Hourly Rate$25 per hour
Minimum QualificationsEducation or training in child development, education, or psychology
Ability to travel to early childhood education centers using own vehicle
Prior work with early childhood education centers, teachers, and/or young children
Education or training in early childhood education and development
Prior experience in a research lab in HDFS, psychology, or education
Please upload the following application materials:
Resume or CV
Brief cover letter (200 words max) describing: 1. Why you are interested in this position; 2. How this experience may benefit you
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Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEOColorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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