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HDFS - Hourly Research Assistant - RAMS ChAT Lab

Fort CollinsOn-sitePart-time

AI Summary

Part-time research assistant interacting with infants and toddlers in early childhood classrooms, following the Early Learning Matters curriculum to promote responsive conversational interactions, and supporting research project duties.

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Job Description

Job Description

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 Duties

  • Travel 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.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

5 - 10 hours per week

Hourly Rate

$25 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education or training in child development, education, or psychology

  • Ability to travel to early childhood education centers using own vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

Application Materials

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

Salary Range

$25

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Background Check Policy Statement

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.

EEO

Colorado 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.

Skills

Child DevelopmentEarly Childhood EducationEarly Learning Matters CurriculumProfessional CommunicationResearch Lab Procedures

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