(11/28/07) Teaching Opportunity

Please do not reply to Justina.

Botanic Gardens Children's Center
26 Robinson Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-496-0595
617-496-8428 fax
bgcc@fas.harvard.edu
www.botanic-gardens.org

Job Vacancy Notice

Positions Available: Early Childhood Teacher in Infant Room
2 PM – 6:15 PM

Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to meet Massachusetts Department
of Early Education and Care (formerly OCCS) qualifications for Infant
Teacher. Must have or be working towards a degree in Early Childhood
Education. At least one year experience caring for infants in a
licensed child care facility is desirable.

Primary Responsibilities: Collaborate with team of three other
teachers to plan, implement and evaluate a developmentally based
curriculum for children aged 3 months to 14 months. Document
children's learning. Observe, record and communicate children's
progress. Share responsibility for the safety and well-being of
children in our care, participate in staff and planning meetings and
other program-wide duties as assumed or assigned.

Salary: $14.07-$17 per hour to start depending upon educational
qualifications and experience.

Benefits: 100% health insurance, dental insurance, long-term
disability, paid vacation, personal days and holidays, training and
professional development. Funds available to take college courses in
Early Childhood Education. All teachers are employed under terms of a
collective bargaining agreement with Local 1596, United Auto Workers,
and pay approximately 2% of their gross salary in union dues.

Starting Date: January 1, 2008

To Apply: Mail or FAX resume and cover letter to Center Director,
Kathleen Parrish, at the number or address listed above.

Non-Discrimination: Botanic Gardens Children's Center, Inc. is a
diverse community of parents, children and staff. It welcomes
employment applications from qualified individuals who appreciate the
value of that diversity and can contribute to it. BGCC does not
discriminate in its hiring practices on the basis of race, gender,
nationality, national origin, religion, political affiliation or
sexual orientation.

Post-Doc in Quan Analysis

Post-doctoral Research Associate with Expertise in Quantitative Analysis

The Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) at the
University of Virginia has a two-year post-doctoral research associate
position available beginning as early as January 2008. CASTL is a
multi-disciplinary research center with a primary focus on
understanding and improving the effects of schools, teachers, and
classrooms on students' development, particularly among students who
experience social and economic disadvantages.

CASTL is involved with a number of rigorous and innovative large-scale
studies of teaching and learning (see http://www.virginia.edu/vprgs/CASTL/

for a description of our current projects). We are looking for a
qualified person who will collaborate with our research team by
conducting analyses and preparing publishable manuscripts using data
from our numerous projects.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Quantitative Psychology, Developmental
Psychology, Educational Research or a related field; capacity to
independently conduct and lead teams to conduct multivariate and multi-
level analyses including growth modeling and hierarchical linear
modeling; ability to provide technical assistance and leadership in
preparing grant proposals; experience publishing in peer reviewed
journals; and familiarity with educational research methods including
experimental studies using random assignment.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
and names of three references to: Andrew J. Mashburn, CASTL, 350 Old
Ivy Way, Suite 100, Charlottesville, VA 22903; or email these
materials to ajm9s@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.

Second Job Opportunity:

Post-doctoral Research Associate with Expertise in Early Childhood
Education and Development

The Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) at the
University of Virginia has a post-doctoral research associate position
available beginning as early as January 2008. CASTL is a multi-
disciplinary research center with a primary focus on understanding and
improving the effects of schools, teachers, and classrooms on
students' development, particularly among students who experience
social and economic disadvantages.

The post-doctoral research associate will be closely involved in the
CASTL research portfolio of projects in education science, which
include rigorous multi-site studies of interventions, large-scale
longitudinal studies relating classroom and family experiences to
child outcomes, and studies focusing on large-scale observational
assessments of classroom quality and children's social adjustment and
learning (see http://www.virginia.edu/vprgs/CASTL/ for a description
of our current projects). The successful candidate will conduct
extensive data analysis and prepare publications using any of several
data sets available through CASTL, manage and direct components of
ongoing studies, and write grants and design new studies.

Many of these projects include a focus on early childhood education
and development, including work associated with the National Center
for Research in Early Childhood Education (ncrece.org) and the
MyTeachingPartner project (myteachingpartner.net). Therefore,
expertise in early childhood development and education is preferred.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, Educational
Research or a related field. Furthermore applicants must have a track
record of publication in education or social sciences, evidence of
potential for obtaining external funding, substantive knowledge and
background in the field of education, and demonstrated leadership,
management, and communication skills.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
and names of three references to: Jason Downer, CASTL, 350 Old Ivy
Way, Suite 100, Charlottesville, VA 22903; or email these materials
to jdowner@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.

(11/27/07) Director Position at Out of School Time

From: Sabriya Stewart [mailto:sstewart@cgcareers.org]
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 2:22 PM
To: Lerner, Richard M.
Subject: Commongood Careers

Hi Richard,

I am a manager at Commongood Careers, a nonprofit search firm. We are
partnering with Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses, Inc. to find
talent for an Out of School Time Director position. This is a newly
created position and there are opportunities for program development
and strategic planning. I came across your project in my search for
institutions where we might find individuals with a strong background
in education that also have significant experience in out of school
time programming. I am interested in reaching out and opening up this
opportunity to the vast network of incredibly talented professionals
in Boston who are involved in the Out of School Time movement.

Would you know of anyone who might be interested in the position and/
or would you be willing to forward this job description to your
network? (See attached)

Thank so much!

-Sabriya

Sabriya S. Stewart

Service Manager

(617) 542-1401 ext. 31

sstewart@cgcareers.org

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Commongood Careers

Uncommon talent working for the common good

www.cgcareers.org

(11/27/07) Job Opportunity at Education Inc.

Job Opportunity with Education Inc. The qualifications to work
in our home tutoring program is a strong knowledge of various subjects,
and a Bachelors degree. The subjects may vary, which I can discuss with
a candidate in more detail. This job would likely be more of a part
time job with very flexible hours. The tutoring is done in a local
library if possible, otherwise in the students home with an adult
present.

We are a company that provides teachers and tutors to children that are
out
of school more than 10 days for various reasons, such as illness,
emotional
or behavioral issues. We contract with the public schools to provide
tutors
to these children. We are currently seeking tutors who may be
interested in
tutoring some of our students in the surrounding area of which you live.

If you are interested please give me a call. This position is very
flexible as we follow the school calendar, and only work when school is
in session (we do not work holidays, weekends or days off from school).
The hours are very flexible and could be anywhere from 8 AM to 8 PM. We
look for somebody who can work a minimum of 5 to 10 hours a week, but
could potentially be available as much as you wish to be. We place
through out the greater MA area. We will interview near where you live
if you are not close to our location.

Please email me or call me at your earliest convenience. My number is
508-732-9101 extension 25. I look forward to hearing from you.

Lisa M. Doyon-Watson
Contract Recruiter
Education Inc.
15 Main Street Extension
Plymouth, MA
508-732-9101 extension 25

(11/27/07) Child Play Group Facilitator/Caregiver

The Charlestown Cooperative Nursery School (CCNS) is searching for a
caregiver-child play group facilitator. CCNS is a unique, parent
cooperative and early childhood resource center that offers a Reggio-
Emilia curriculum, a preschool program with a mixed-aged classroom
(2.9-4 year olds) for three days a week from 9am-12pm (Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday).
CCNS also offers caregiver-child play groups for children ages 12
months through 2.8 years. This position would be ideal for a grad
student, parent, writer, researcher. The position of play group
facilitator offers highly competitive salary, professional development
opportunities, and partnerships with Boston universities.
Currently, we are looking for a Play Group Facilitator to lead 5
groups of children (2 groups of children aged 12-18 months, 2 groups
of children 18 to 23 months and 1 group of children aged 2 – 2.9
years) for one hour each for 12 weeks beginning in January 2008.
We are searching for someone who believes the following:
*children are capable of great scientific, artistic and linguistic
exploration and expression
*curriculum and instruction should emerge out of the rich interests
and experiences of children and their families
*the classroom is an extension of the home, the neighborhood and the
world
*young children can develop important "habits of mind" more commonly
associated older students
Qualifications of the Playgroup Facilitator
*Degree or course-work in education or child development a plus, but
other educational backgrounds considered
*Well-versed in education and childhood development
* Able to work with parents to model and explore interactions with
young children
*Enthusiasm for and dedication to encouraging children to explore new
experiences and materials
Responsibilities of Play Group Facilitator include:
*Design and implement integrated, stimulating curricula
*Teach 2 mornings a week
*Guide and support parent helpers and caregivers
*Meet regularly with director to discuss children's and families' needs
* Report on school matters to the Board of Directors at monthly board
meetings
* Continue educational and professional growth through courses,
workshops, conferences, in-service training, and staff meetings
Explore this Exciting, Creative, Interesting, Supportive and
Stimulating Learning Environment with
• Highly Competitive Salary
• Great Colleagues
• Involved Parents
• Emergent Creative Curriculum
• Manageable Planning and Preparation
• Research Based Program
• University Partnerships
• Professional Development
• Potential Career Advancement in Coordinating Enrichment, Consulting,
Training
If interested, please forward a resume and cover letter to:
Charlestown Cooperative Nursery School
PO Box 290758
Charlestown, MA 02129

Please see our website www.charlestowncooperativenurseryschool.org for
more information about CCNS.

NICHD Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Texas at Austin

NICHD-funded Postdoctoral Position Available at the University of Texas at Austin Population Research Center

The PRC expects to have at least one (and possibly a 2nd) opening for a two-year NICHD-funded postdoctoral position starting as early as June 1, 2008.The PRC is an interdisciplinary research and training unit of the University of Texas at Austin (UT) that provides infrastructure support services and project development support for a very productive, interdisciplinary group of population-related faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduate students at UT. Most of the research is concentrated in five overlapping and reinforcing thematic areas: Health Disparities; Religion and Demographic Processes; Children, Youth and Families; Education and the Transition to Adulthood; and Latin American and Border Demography. As part of a research unit with a strong culture of collaboration, postdocs are expected to spend about half of their time working independently and about half of their time working together with research associates. We strongly encourage potential applicants to contact research associates to discuss collective interests prior to submitting their application. In addition, postdocs are expected to regularly attend the weekly PRC brownbag, present at least once at the brownbag during the two years of support, and submit research for presentation at the Population Association (PAA) meetings. Postdoctoral fellows must have a Ph.D. in sociology, demography, public health, family studies or a related social science discipline and be citizens, or Permanent Residents, of the United States at the time of application.

Screening of applications will begin on January 28, 2008 and will continue until the position(s) is filled. Send letter of application with information about research interests and plans, anticipated postdoctoral faculty mentor, and future employment goals; CV; and examples of written work. In addition, please have three letters of recommendation sent to: Meghan Thomson, Population Research Center, 1 University Station (G1800), University of Texas, Austin TX 78712. For more information about this position, contact Meghan Thomson (meghant@prc.utexas.edu).

The University of Texas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Su Yeong Kim, Ph.D .
suyeongkim@prc.utexas.edu
Division of Human Development and Family Sciences
University of Texas at Austin

(11/20/07) TechMission Internship Opportunity

TechMission is a faith-based non-profit organization in Dorchester
that helps urban ministry organizations use technology to address
injustice and serve at-risk communities.

This letter is to inform you of some opportunities that we would like
you to share. Starting this January we are offering full time
one-year paid internships serving in After School Programs, Teen
Programs, Volunteer Coordinator positions and much more.

Urban Ministry Internships – TechMission Corps provides opportunities
in urban ministry in greater Boston and Los Angeles. Individuals serve
as one-year full-time interns working with children, youth,
technology, or volunteer coordination. Positions begin in January;
email thierry@techmission.org if you or someone you know may be
interested.

* After School Program Coordinator Positions / Teen Program
Coordinator Positions
This AmeriCorps position will assist with a K-8th grade after
school program or a teen program based in a church or faith-based
organization, serving through mentoring, providing basic technology
activities, coordinating volunteers, and providing overall support.
Teen Program coordinator responsibilities include tutoring,
mentoring, college prep, assisting with web-based academic enrichment
elements, conducting community & parent outreach, assisting with
community and school partnerships, planning college visits and
workshops as directed, coordinating volunteers, and providing overall
support.

* Volunteer Coordinator Positions
This AmeriCorps position will assist with volunteer and
work-study student recruitment and coordination for programs based in
churches and faith-based organizations. Duties may include recruiting
and placing volunteers and work-study students at sites, assisting
with monitoring, data tracking, and providing overall support in
volunteer management. Members may assist in other program areas as
needed.

* Technology Coordinator Positions
This AmeriCorps position will assist with volunteer and
work-study student recruitment and coordination for programs based in
churches and faith-based organizations. Duties may include recruiting
and placing volunteers and work-study students at sites, assisting
with monitoring, data tracking, and providing overall support in
volunteer management. Members may assist in other program areas as
needed.

Grant Writer Intern: *
The Grant Writer is a full time position through AmeriCorps VISTA
which is responsible for writing grants, managing existing grants and
assisting with development work. Duties include the following: Writing
grants to corporate foundations, private foundations and government
funding sources, Managing existing grants including tracking data,
compiling evaluations and writing reports to existing funding sources,
Researching grant opportunities and developing lists of potential
funding sources, Supervising the development of a donor base of
individuals, Networking with other organizations and individuals to
develop fund raising opportunities, Assisting in partnering with urban
churches and Christian non-profit organizations for grant proposals,
Assisting with any other fundraising or development activities as
needed, and assisting with any administrative activities as needed.
Individuals applying for this position should have very strong writing
ability and organizational skills.

Administrative Systems Developer Intern : *
The System Administrator Intern position is a full time position
through AmeriCorps VISTA which is responsible for supporting the
technology needs of TechMission. Duties may include: Providing system
administration support to a small office network of about 15 staff
using Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server with Exchange, Maintaining a
Web server, online database and other online systems • Installing and
setting up software and computers systems for staff and at local
computer centers, Maintaining and operating an IP-based phone system
and CD/DVD-duplication system, Maintaining a local network, DSL
Internet connection, maintaining backup systems, Assisting with any
other technology or administrative needs as needed, and Applicants for
this position should have very strong technical skills. For system
administration focused position, applicants should have strong
familiarity with Windows 2003 and strong troubleshooting capabilities.

Web Developer Intern : *
The Web Developer Intern position is a full time position through
AmeriCorps*VISTA which is responsible for supporting the technology
needs of TechMission. Applicants should view this position as an
internship to gain experience in technology in a nonprofit/ministry
setting working in one of the largest organizations doing technology
and ministry worldwide. Duties may include: Updating and creating new
webpages using Dreamweaver and/or Frontpage 2003, Programming
scripting for TechMission's website PHP and/or Java/Javascript,
Maintaining TechMission's website, online database and other online
tools, and assisting with any other technology or administrative
needs.

Graphic Designer Intern : *
The Graphic Designer Internship is a full time position through
AmeriCorps*VISTA which is responsible for supporting the technology
needs of TechMission. Applicants should view this position as an
internship to gain experience in technology in a nonprofit/ministry
setting working in one of the largest organizations doing technology
and ministry worldwide. Duties may include: Providing graphic design
for TechMission's website using Photoshop, Flash and other software,
Providing graphic design for TechMission print media including flyers,
brochures, posters and presentations using Adobe PhotoShop, In Design
and other graphic design software, Collaborating with the Web
developer to assist in improving TechMission's website design.

Online Publications Editor Intern
The Online Publications Editor Intern is a full time position through
AmeriCorps which is responsible for creating and editing the content
of TechMission's websites including UrbanMinistry.org,
ChristianVoluneering.org, TechMission.org and Safe Families. This
position will also help with online community development through our
social networking site on UrbanMinistry.org

General Requirements and Qualifications:

* Applicants for this program must be at least 18 years old
* must have a high school school degree or equivalent (GED)
* must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent
resident alien of the United States
* specific qualifications vary by position but generally
applicants should have good people skills, ability to work with
children, and have a desire to learn
* familiarity with Microsoft Word and the Internet desired
* applicants with experience working with Black and Latino
communities or non-profit/community/faith-based organizations are
strongly encouraged to apply
* accepted applicants must follow all federal and AmeriCorps
guidelines with respect to faith during official AmeriCorps hours

*VISTA postions will have some additional requirements

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you have after
reading this material. Call 617.282.9798 x 103 or email
thierry@techmission.org
Thank you for your time.

Regards,
Thierry Pelissier
TechMission Corps Program Coordinator
Phone: (617) 282-9798 ext. 103
Fax: (617) 825-0313
http://www.urbanministry.org/node/12816

-- Aerika S. Brittian, M.A. Doctoral Research Assistant Institute for
Applied Research in Youth Development Tufts University phone:
617-627-4509 aerika.brittian@tufts.edu web:http://ase.tufts.edu/iaryd

(11/14/07) Faculty Position OPPORTUNITY Fw: Position Announcement: Associate/Full Profess with Focus on Educational Equity

 

I wanted to inform you that the School of Education at the University of Delaware is seeking applications or nominations for a senior faculty position at the level of Associate or Full Professor. We are seeking a scholar whose research is related to improving educational outcomes for students living in poverty and/or from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

 

As the co-chair of this search committee, I am hoping that you can help me in any of the following ways:

 

1) Would you please forward the position announcement to former graduate students, colleagues, listservs, special interest groups, or any other groups to which you belong? 

 

2) Would you please nominate people for the position?  You don't have to contact the person.  Please send us the name of the person and we will have a search committee member contact the person to see whether s/he is interested. 

 

Thank you in advance for your time!

Best,

Carol Wong

P.S. Congratulations on the honor of being selected to give the Brown Lecture at AERA! 

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

COLLEGE OF HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

SENIOR SCHOLAR WITH FOCUS ON EDUCATIONAL EQUITY

                                                       

The School of Education at the University of Delaware invites applications or nominations for a senior faculty position at the level of Associate or Full Professor.  Candidates should have an earned doctorate with an outstanding record of research related to improving educational outcomes for students living in poverty and/or from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  Preference will be given to candidates who can fulfill programmatic needs in one of the following areas: social studies education, mathematics education, educational technology, English language learners, the learning sciences, or advanced research methodologies.  The ideal candidate will have an established research program and a commitment to educational practice or policy. A record of external funding is desirable.

 

The School of Education has a dynamic faculty with numerous recipients of fellowships and awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the Spencer Foundation, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health.  Many of our faculty serve or have served as editors of top journals. The School is committed to collaborative partnerships with local public schools, after-school programs, and community centers.  Recently, the School has initiated an Urban Education Task Force that focuses on students from low-income families.  For more information on the Schoolof Education, please visit http://www.udel.edu/educ/.

 

The University of Delaware is located midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore and has a nationally renowned professional theater training program and a brand new center for the performing arts.  In addition, there is easy access to the arts in nearbyWilmington.  UD is located in the I-95 corridor and is on an Amtrak line connecting New York City and Washington, DC.  The shore resorts of Delaware, New Jersey, and Marylandand the ski slopes of the Pocono Mountains are within close reach.

 

Applications should include: (1) a letter of application, which describes the candidate's research agenda and teaching expertise; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) samples of scholarly publications; and (4) a list of at least 3 references with complete addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers.  Please submit materials to Professor Carol Wong, Co-Chair, Search Committee, School of Education, 130 Willard Hall,University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716.  Inquiries may be directed to Professor Carol Wong at cawong@udel.edu or Professor Tony Whitson at twhitson@udel.edu.  Review of applications will begin on January 7, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

 

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages applications from minority group members and women.

 

(11/9/07) Two Faculty Positions at University of Alberta

Dear Colleagues:

I am writing to note that there are two faculty positions (Assistant
Professor, tenure track) in lifespan development available at the
University of Alberta. The first emphasizes the area of
"developmental methods," in that we are seeking someone with skills in
developmental research design and analyses. This position is open
with respect to target age ranges (childhood, adolescence,
adulthood and aging) and developmental research processes (e.g., social,
affect, interaction, cognition). The second position is in "social
development" (broadly defined), and is open with respect to age
(childhood, adolescence, adulthood and aging).

Please feel free to forward this announcement to advanced graduate
students or postdocs who may fit the generous descriptions for either
of the two positions.

UNIVERSITY: Established in 1908, the University of Alberta has earned
the reputation of being one of the best universities in Canada based
on strengths in teaching, research, and service. The University of
Alberta serves over 36,000 students in more than 200 undergraduate
programs and 170 graduate and medical programs. The University's main
campus is located in Edmonton, the vibrant, cosmopolitan, and
culturally rich capital of the booming province of Alberta. The
Edmonton metropolitan area is one of Canada's largest and most
liveable, with a population of approximately one million.
http://www.ualberta.ca/

DEPARTMENT: The Department of Psychology has over 30 regular faculty
members, large complement of teaching, administrative, technical, and
electronic staff, as well as highly achieving honors and graduate
students. Established areas of excellence include Developmental
Science, Social Cultural Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cognitive
Neuroscience, and Behavioural and Systems Neuroscience. In the last
five years, the department has hired in the areas of developmental (2,
plus the current 2), cognitive (1), cognitive neuroscience (3), and
social cultural (1).

APPLICATION: A curriculum vitae, a description of current and planned
research, copies of recent publications, at least three letters of
reference and, if available, a teaching dossier and evaluations of
teaching performance should be sent by December 1, 2007 to:
Dr. Douglas S. Grant, Chair, Department of Psychology, University of
Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2E9. Inquiries may be
addressed to the chair at douglas.grant@ualberta.ca.

The formal ads are available on the departmental website:
http://www.psych.ualberta.ca/

(11/9/07) Substitute Teaching

Please do not reply to Justina.

While being on the automated district-wide "call list" for subbing can
be a headache due to the last-minute calls, we are trying to put
together a list of competent subs who we would try to call at least a
few days in advance. Philbrick Elementary is a small and friendly
school (with a parking lot!) in a safe neighborhood. The daily rate
for subs is $116.

For more information about the paperwork involved to sub in Boston,
please follow this link:
http://boston.k12.ma.us/jobs/subbing.asp#elig

For more information about Philbrick Elementary, email me at eflynn@boston.k12.ma.us

Thank you so much!

Erin (Majewski) Flynn
K-5 Science Specialist
John D. Philbrick Elementary
Roslindale, MA

(11/09/07) Research Opportunity

Do you want to use your research training to improve policy and
practice?
Are you a strong writer and communicator?

HFRP IS HIRING A RESEARCH ANALYST

who specializes in translating research for policy and practice. The
Research Analyst will work on HFRP's family involvement and evaluation-
projects. He or she will join our team in its efforts to provide
practical, research-based information to nonprofits, policymakers,
foundations, and other audiences.

About HFRP:
Since 1983, Harvard Family Research Project (HFRP), located at the
Harvard Graduate School of Education, has helped stakeholders develop
and evaluate strategies to promote the well being of children, youth,
families, and their communities. To learn more about HFRP, please
visit: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/

About the position:
The Senior Research Analyst will contribute to multiple projects, with
responsibilities including:

• Providing technical assistance to educators and nonprofits on family
involvement evaluation and practice
• Developing and translating research into user-friendly formats
• Developing research protocols and gathering qualitative data
• Reviewing and summarizing quantitative research studies
• Presenting research and evaluation information and results in
written and oral formats, including conferences and site visits

Required experience and skills:
• Masters Degree required, Ph.D preferred, in education, psychology,
or related field
• Strong background in family involvement theory and practice
• Strong background in evaluation
• At least five years applied experience that includes working in a
research organization and translating research into usable formats for
multiple audiences
• Graduate-level work in evaluation or applied research methods
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and on
multiple projects
• Capacity to think conceptually and frame complex problems essential

This job is temporary and grant funded through June 30, 2008. Strong
likelihood of continuation.

To apply, or for more information, please visit: http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=34918

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

(11/7/07) JUMPSTART STILL HIRING

Description:
JUMPSTART IS STILL HIRING FOR 2007-2008! Jumpstart is an AmeriCorps
program that recruits college students to mentor 3-5 year old children
who need you. Read stories, sing songs and play games that support
young children's school readiness, and earn a work-study wage and a
$1000 AmeriCorps education award in the process. Jumpstart Corps
members work on teams with other college students for 12 hours a week
in local early childhood and Head Start centers, paired one-on-one
with a partner child. Gain valuable skills and experience, earn
federal work-study money, and make a difference in the life of a
child! Visit our website at www.jstart.org

To serve with Jumpstart this year, you will need two afternoons free
each week. Teams meet on Monday and Wednesday and on Tuesday and
Thursday from 3 to 6pm.

I appreciate your help and hope you have a wonderful end to fall
semester.

Thank you,

Mari Rutkin

(11/6/07) Childcare Needed

Please do not reply to Justina.

Childcare needed for an engaging 23-month-old boy. Very part-time
hours. Late morning and afternoon hours preferred. Experience
working with young children preferred. Family lives 5-minute walk
from Tufts campus. If interested please email joan.driscoll@tufts.edu

(11/5/07) Personal Care Attendant Needed

NEEDED:
PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT
FOR 11-YEAR OLD GIRL!

Our daughter is a wonderful, lively, smart and humorous pre-teen.
Like lots of girls her age she adores High School Musical and Disney
stars Zack and Cody, Hannah Montana and Ashley Tisdale!

She is HIV+, very healthy, non-ambulatory, and weighs approximately 78
pounds. She has been approved for 18 hours/week of personal care
attendant help by MassHealth.

She is in need of some help with the following daily living activities:

* Toileting
* Bath
* Dressing for the day and getting ready for bed
* Hair care (she is African American – can you cornrow, braid, do flat
twists, or other cute styles?)

We will be home too, and will help with lifting and transfers.

She needs a female helper who loves to chat and to laugh, and who can
relate well to a pre-teen. A fluent English speaker is essential for
her comfort. You must have your own transportation. (We live in
Medford) Pay is $15.00/hour. Hours are negotiable, but will require
some early evening and some weekend hours.

References will be required. An in-person interview with our daughter
will also be required.

If you wish to apply for this job, or get more information please
contact Deborah Smith
781-306-1431 deborah.smith4@comcast.net

(11/5/07) Position announcement - Center for Injury Research & Prevention

OPPORTUNITY: PSYCHOLOGIST – INTERVENTION DEVELOPMENT
 
Apply your skills to reducing the leading cause of death and injury in adolescence
 
The Center for Injury Research and Prevention at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a talented, collaborative psychologist / investigator to work with the Center's multi-disciplinary Young Driver Research Initiative to design and evaluate interventions for teens and parents to reduce the risk of crashes among teen drivers. This position represents an opportunity to join the growing Behavioral Science Core at the Injury Center, and to play a key role in building the Center's innovative injury research in this area. In addition to work with the Young Driver Research Initiative, the candidate will have the opportunity to develop an independent research program in related areas of child/adolescent injury prevention.  
 
The Center seeks a scholar/scientist (PhD) in psychology or a closely related field, with experience in the design and evaluation of skill training programs and interventions to promote behavior change for youth and parents. Specific content knowledge and expertise in teen driving interventions is strongly preferred, but candidates with relevant expertise in designing and evaluating adolescent learning and behavior change interventions in other content areas are encouraged to apply. Faculty appointment at the University of Pennsylvania may be available for interested and qualified candidates.
 
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Please submit CV and letter of interest to:  
Karen D. Matthews, Administrative Director
Center for Injury Research and Prevention
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3535 Market Street, Suite 1150
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Fax: 215-590-5425
Email:matthewska@email.chop.edu

For further information, contact Ms. Matthews or 
Nancy Kassam-Adams, PhD
Associate Director for Behavioral Research,
Center for Injury Research and Prevention
Email:nlkaphd@mail.med.upenn.edu
 

Nancy Kassam-Adams, PhD

Psychologist
Associate Director for Behavioral Research, Center for Injury Research and Prevention
Co-Director,  Center for Pediatric Traumatic Stress
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

www.chop.edu/injury
www.chop.edu/cpts
www.istss.org

Mailing address:
Center for Injury Research & Prevention
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3535 Market St -  Suite 1150
Philadelphia PA 19104

Phone: 215-590-7158
Fax:           215-590-5425
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