(9/24/08) Great Internship Opportunity @ Getting School Ready

FYI-

GETTING SCHOOL READY

Somerville, MA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Getting School Ready is a collaborative endeavor between the
Somerville Public Schools, Private early childhood programs, community
services that support families as they nurture and educate their
children.

We are seeking an individual to assist us prepare data to inform and
support our goals. We have access to data about the Somerville
community and its resources. The challenge is to:

§ collect the data from several sources

§ analyze it

§ present it in ways that are useful for informing the
community conversation (April 2009) entitled: Somerville's Promising
Practices in Getting School Ready and the Next Steps

o Geo-Mapping

o Power Point

o Charts as appropriate

Qualifications:

Interest and familiarity with community problem-solving

Familiarity with collecting and analyzing data

Working as part of an inter-disciplinary team

Interest in education and family support in Somerville

Ability to create presentations of statistical and other data that are
engaging to target audience

Approximately 50 hours from start to end of semester

Some meetings and local travel, most hours are flexible

--
Linda S. Martinez
Internship Coordinator
Community Health Program
Tufts University
112 Packard Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
617.627.5445-office
617.627.3072-fax

(9/23/08) TEDCC is seeking Special Friends

SEEKING Special Friends:
This program pairs Tufts students with children at the Tufts Educational Day Care Center. Students volunteer time playing, laughing, drawing, reading, building, and just having fun. This program is a school year long commitment and entails one two hour visit per week. For more information see the attached handbook.

Before you can start you have to attend an orientations offered at the Tufts Day Care where either June or Seth, teachers at the Day Care, will take you on a tour of the classrooms and give you a better idea of a typical day in the life of your partner child and fill out the application form which consists of contact information, special skills you have and also what you would like in a partner child and a CORI form consenting to a background record check that all Day Care Volunteers must submit. The forms are attached to this email, and here are the orientation times:

1. Monday September 22 at 4:30
2. Tuesday September 23 at 9:45
3. Wednesday September 24 at 12:00
4. Thursday September 25 at 4:00
5 & 6.Monday September 29 either at 12:00 or 3:00

Every year, we get potential SFs who cannot find the Day Care so this year, we decided to try including a map: http://maps.live.com/?v=2&encType=1&cid=63AC02A1E0B12A6F!103
(Click the link and a map will show up. Then click "Bird's Eye" to see a picture of the actual buildings so you can see how to get there. Basically you go to the end of Packard Ave, cross Broadway and walk all the way around the Tufts Administrative Building. It can be kind of tricky your first time so take a look at the map.  Hope it helps!!)

If anyone has questions please let us know, we'll be happy to answer them!!

Thanks,
June and Seth

June (June.Goldstein@tufts.edu) or Seth (Seth.Lancaster@tufts.edu).

===================================

Special Friends Handbook
And
Quick Reference
2008-2009


TEDCC Phone #
(617) 627-3412
TEDCC Phone #
(617) 627-3412


General Procedures and Guidelines

1. Please be on time and consistent in your visits.  If something unexpected comes up and you are going to be late or miss your visit please call TEDCC as soon as you know.
2. Please sign in at the office each time that you visit the center.
3. After every visit, feel free to email the four teachers in your Special Friend's classroom if you have any concerns, questions, or ideas. Emailing all the teachers will give you a fast and accurate response.
4. Only use your Special Friend's first name when speaking of him/her outside of the center. The children at our center are members of the Tufts community.  Their parents may be your professors, classmate etc; please respect their privacy.
5. Babysitting for any child in our center, including your Special Friend, is not allowed. 
6. If you need to conduct observations/research for your coursework at TEDCC it may not be carried out in your Special Friend's classroom.  This is also out of respect for your relationship with your Special Friend.
7. ON ONE OF THE READING DAYS IN MAY THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL FRIENDS FIELD DAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00-12:00.  ATTENDENCE IS A REQUIREMENT OF SPECIAL FRIENDS.
8. Please respect the rules and routines of the classroom.  If you have questions about the classroom please don't hesitate to ask a classroom teacher. 


Special Friends Coordinators:
June Goldstein: june.goldstein@tufts.edu
Seth Lancaster:
seth.lancaster@tufts.edu
TEDCC Phone Number
(617) 627-3412

Snow Day Policy
We only close if the entire Tufts Medford Campus shuts down
which rarely happens.  If you are wondering whether we are closed, you can call the center or xINFO (x4636), or check TuftsLife. IMPORTANT We are only closed if they say that the entire campus is closed. If only evening or morning classes are cancelled
WE ARE STILL OPEN!

If You Need To Reschedule
• Call as soon as you know that you will not be coming and ask to speak with a teacher in your Special Friend's Classroom. Please do not just leave a message in the office because
.
• You will need to reschedule your visit for later in the week during that phone call and a classroom teacher is the only one who can do that with you.   Also, please do not just send an email to teachers.  Teachers' email is often not checked after 7:00am.
•  Please remember that rescheduling should be the exception
not the rule!
Green Group Teachers
June (june.goldstein@tufts.edu ) 
Byron (byron.gardner@tufts.edu)
Christian (c.yanakopulos@tufts.edu)
Meryl (meryl.kellert@tufts.edu)
Red Group Teachers
Melissa (melissa.lennox@tufts.edu)
Seth (seth.lancaster@tufts.edu)
Michelle (michelle.gray@tufts.edu)
Chie (chie.kotake@tufts.edu)
Blue Group Teachers
Rachel (Rachel.vanderlinden@tufts.edu)
Sarah (sarah.o_leary@tufts.edu)
Megan (megan.stake@tufts.edu)
Rachel (Rachel.crimmel@tufts.edu)
Kindergarten Teachers
Bob (robert.dowling@tufts.edu)
Aimee (aimee.ellingwood@tufts.edu)
Emily (emily.kukstis@tufts.edu)
Matthew (matthew.bellof@tufts.edu)
Administration
Gerry Sligar –Interim Director
Betty Brown – Parent Coordinator
Beth Nunes – Office Coordinator


Please remember to wear appropriate clothing for being with young children.
TEDCC Phone Number
(617) 627-3412
TEDCC Phone Number
(617) 627-3412

(9/23/08) NAEYC Intern Opportunity

NAEYC is seeking a part-time Graduate Student Intern in NAEYC's Office
of Applied Research to identify current research and check citations
on topics relating to early childhood development and education for
the production of the new version of Developmentally Appropriate
Practice (DAP).

Bachelor degree in early childhood, child development, psychology or
related field required. Current enrollment in a graduate program in
early childhood education or child development also required. $15/
hour; 10 hrs/week. Position begins immediately.

For more information, please contact Dr. Linda C. Halgunseth,
Coordinator of the Office of Applied Research; email = LHalgunseth@naeyc.org
; phone = 202-350-8859.

Linda C. Halgunseth, Ph.D.
Research Coordinator
Office of Applied Research
National Association for the Education
of Young Children
1313 L Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
800-424-2460, ext. 8859 or
202-350-8859
Fax # 202-328-2604

(9/22/08) Volunteer Project Wants to Hire a Grad Student

SOFAR: Strategic Outreach to Families of All Reservists, a project
serving extended family of reserve and guard during deployment and
reintegration has a job that would take up to 150 hours to be done by
a grad student.

We need a student to acquire and scan 120 articles for a CD we
distribute to volunteers.
We need a student to put together "Start Up" Kits. This will mean
burning DVD's, doing some copying, putting on labels and placing them
in packets.

Please contact Jaine Darwin, Co-Director SOFAR at jldarwin@aol.com

Jaine L. Darwin, Psy.D.
1619 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617 354-7480
617 354-7430 (Fax)
jldarwin@aol.com

(9/22/08) Paid Welcome Project internship for Tufts work study student

Dear Welcome Project friends,

The Welcome Project has a work study position open for Tufts students
who are eligible for federal work study.

The position is a "Communications/Development Assistant." The student
would work to help us communicate with our volunteers, supporters, and
donors, developing newsletter articles, email updates, taking
pictures, helping to strategize about communications and fundraising,
and assisting with house parties, fundraising appeals, and other
events. He/she wold work 8-10 hours/week. The pay is $10-$12 hour.
We're looking for a student interested in community-based non-profits,
with strong written and oral communication skills. They should be
familiar with Microsoft Office Applications. Desktop publishing and
web design a plus, though not required.

A full description and application is available at the Tufts student
employment web page. Here's a link to the job listing: http://student.jobs.tufts.edu/JobXJobDetail.aspx?JobId=2108

For more information on the welcome project, visit: www.welcomeproject.org

Please forward to those who might be interested

--
Warren Goldstein-Gelb
Executive Director
The Welcome Project
530 Mystic Ave, #111
Somerville, MA 02145
(617) 623-6633

Visit this link: http://www.welcomeproject.org/donate.html#
to make a contribution to support our work.

(9/16/08) Job Opportunity in Special Health Care Needs

> Senior Program Manager, Children and Youth with Special Health Care
> Needs
> Job ID: 4742455
> Position Title: Senior Program Manager, Children and Youth with
> Special Health Care Needs
> Company Name: AMCHP
> Industry: Non-Profit Organization
> Location(s): Washington, Dist. Columbia, United States
>
>
> Posted: September 4, 2008
> Job Function: Program Manager
> Entry Level: No
> Job Type: Full-Time
>
> APPLY FOR THIS JOB
> Contact Person: Lauren Ramos
> Email Address: lramos@amchp.org <mailto:lramos@amchp.org>
>
>
> Fax: 202-775-0061
>
> Save Job <http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?
> site_id=3940&jb=4742455#> Email Job <http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=3940&jb=4742455#
> > Print Job <http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=3940&jb=4742455#
> >
>
> Job Description
>
> Position Summary
> This position is accountable for development, implementation and
> evaluation of program activities related to children and youth with
> special health care needs (CSHCN), birth defects and developmental
> disabilities, early childhood development, and family involvement.
> The Senior Program Manager will assist in the tracking, analyzing,
> and reporting on national and state programs impacting CSHCN, birth
> defects and disabilities and early childhood. The Senior Program
> Manager will partner with relevant federal agencies such as the
> Maternal and Child Health Bureau, the Centers for Disease Control
> and Prevention, and the Department of Education, and other national
> organizations and groups concerned with CSHCN and early childhood.
>
> Principal duties
>
> 1. Assume lead staff role on major issues surrounding CSHCN, birth
> defects and developmental disabilities and early childhood.
>
> 2. Assist the Director of Programs and Associate Director, Family
> Involvement to develop and implement project work plans.
>
> 3. Manage AMCHP's budget for CSHCN.
>
> 4. Work with AMCHP members to develop program activities related to
> CSHCN, medical homes and early childhood health and development
> systems.
>
> 5. Design and conduct necessary research based on written surveys,
> phone interviews, analysis of existing national and state reports
> and other methodologies; develop reports and/or other tools and
> resources on policies and programs related to state MCH/family
> health programs.
>
> 6. Participate in the development and implementation of meetings,
> forums and other skills building opportunities (i.e. annual meeting)
> for information sharing and exchange.
>
> 7. Represent AMCHP at national task forces, work groups, coalitions,
> and federal advisory groups.
>
> 8. Assume lead for establishing and maintaining strategic
> relationships with key national groups and federal agencies related
> to CSHCN and early childhood.
>
> 9. Provide staff support to the Family and Youth Leadership
> Committee, as well as other AMCHP committees, regional directors and
> project work groups.
>
> 10. Make public presentations on behalf of AMCHP in program areas.
>
> 11. Provide technical assistance for AMCHP members and other
> organizations related to CSHCN.
> 12. Facilitate communication of pertinent issues to AMCHP members
> (via newsletter, e-mail, webpage, and policy papers).
>
> 13. Write grants to renew and/or support new programmatic directions.
>
> 14. Work to ensure family involvement in all program and policy
> activities.
>
> 15. Track, analyze and report on national and state best practices
> related to CSHCN, birth defects, and early childhood development.
>
> 16. Other duties as assigned.
>
>
> Job Specifications
>
>
> Knowledge
>
> Knowledge of maternal and child health, CSHCN and early childhood
> development; basic knowledge of public health infrastructure at the
> state/federal/local level as it relates to issues affecting women,
> children, CSHCN, adolescents and their families. Knowledge of
> federal health financing and service delivery programs (such as
> Medicaid and SCHIP) as well as knowledge of private health systems
> and managed care entities.
>
>
> Skills and Abilities
>
> Demonstrated program development, implementation and evaluation
> skills; strong verbal and writing skills including reports and
> public presentations; group process skills; research and analysis
> skills; budget management skills; computer skills to include working
> knowledge of MS Word, Excel, email, Internet research and desktop
> applications. Requires the ability to work independently and in a
> team environment; ability to develop and manage several projects
> concurrently; ability to stay abreast of national and state
> initiatives; and ability to represent AMCHP at national, state and
> local organizations and groups.
>
>
> Education and Experience
>
> Master's degree in public health or other related health or human
> services field with four-eight years of direct professional
> experience. Seven to ten years of directly related experience can be
> substituted for master's degree. Direct work experience in an MCH
> state/local/federal public health agency or non-profit organization
> preferred and/or with families of CSHCN a plus.
>

(9/15/08) Position Announcement @ Montclair State

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
DATE July, 2008
TITLE/RANK Open
DEPARTMENT Family and Child Studies
DESCRIPTION
Tenure-track faculty position, open rank. Appointment includes
teaching and advising
students in a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Family
and Child Studies and
participating in curriculum development. Faculty members are expected
to be active
scholars, and to participate in departmental, college, and university
committees and activities.
Faculty member will play a role in the continuing development of this
relatively new
department, which includes a planned Ph.D. program.
QUALIFICATIONS
Earned doctorate in Family and Child Studies or closely related area
and college level
teaching experience. Candidates must demonstrate a well-defined
research agenda and
evidence of scholarly activities appropriate to the rank sought.
Desired areas of expertise
include but are not limited to: family policy, family diversity,
family relations, Child Life
Specialist, the hospitalized child, and gerontology. The department
and the College of
Education and Human Services are committed to student and faculty
diversity and value the
educational benefits that derive from such diversity. We are seeking
candidates who
demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in and with socially,
culturally, and
economically diverse communities; have a commitment to education for
social justice,
democratic practice, and critical thinking; and are interested in
addressing issues of diversity
in research, teaching, and curriculum development.
SALARY RANGE Salary dependent upon qualifications.
STARTING DATE September 1, 2009. Subject to Available Funding
SEND application letter, Dr. Tamara Lucas, CEHS Associate Dean
resume, and three letters Montclair State University
of reference to: BOX C316, VF9
(include V number) Montclair, NJ 07043
APPLY BY Review begins immediately and continues until position is
filled.
Montclair State University is New Jersey's second largest and fastest
growing university offering a rich array of programs
to approximately 16,000 undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students.
Montclair State offers the advantages of a large
university – a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum with a global
focus, a broad variety of superior graduate programs
through the doctoral level, and a diverse faculty and student body –
combined with a small college's attention to students.
Characterized by a distinguished cadre of teacher-scholars, and a deep
commitment to the values of multicultural diversity,
Montclair State University is located 14 miles west of New York City
on a beautiful 200-acre suburban campus. Additional
information can be found on the MSU website at http://www.montclair.edu.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION

(9/15/08) child care needed

Child Care Needed in Arlington

Looking for after school child care 2 afternoons per week in Arlington
(near the center) starting as soon as possible.
Hours and days negotiable with 2:15 starting time. Hourly rate also
negotiable.

You would be taking care of a wonderful, sweet 10 year old, 5th grade
girl. The afternoon would begin with pickup at school and then play,
snack, some homework and sometimes driving to an extracurricular
activity. Car is necessary.

This is a great job if you love kids and are thinking about becoming a
teacher or otherwise working with children.

Call Maura @ 781-777-1827 or email kelly@bu.edu.

(9/15/08) Tutors Needed

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN *
TUTORS NEEDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
SUBJECTS INCLUDE: + ENGLISH + U.S. HISTORY + MATH + SCIENCE + S.A.T.
PREP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (VERBAL/WRITING)
$30/HR + TIME AND PLACE TO BE ARRANGED WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS +
IF INTERESTED PLEASE FORWARD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION AND SUBJECT
AREAS TO EAUSTIN@ACHS.NET

(9/11/08) Research & policy internship: religious and spiritual dev. in low-income families

An exciting new research and policy internship is available to a
master's or doctoral level student. The Women, Children and Families
Division of the Research Triangle Institute (RTI), based in Waltham,
MA (1/2 hour from Tufts) seeks a master's level intern who will work
on a project focusing on researching the role that religiosity and
spirituality play in the lives of low-iincome families. This new
project is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Health & Hukman Services, and
includes conducting a literature review, researching and producing a
user friendly report geared toward researchers and policymakers.
Martha Pott (martha.pott@tufts.edu) can send you a more detailed
description of the internship and put you in touch with the senior
research associate who will supervise it. Ideally, the internship will
begin soon and will finish in May '09 (i.e., year-long), but a more
intensive second-semester internship will also be considered. It is
unpaid.

(9/9/08)Research Position part time - Boston Medical Center, Pediatrics

Dr. Laura Sices, Division of Child Development, Boston Medical Center,
is offering a short-term research position for approximately 6 months,
beginning in September 08. The topic is to examine evidence for
recommendations on communicating the purpose and results of screening
tests to parent in primary care pediatrics, with a focus on
communicating the results of developmental screening tests. The
student will 1) assist in conducting a literature search; 2) review
abstracts for inclusion in the review; 3) review and extract
information from selected articles and screening test manuals; and 4)
participate in writing a manuscript summarizing the current literature
in this field. The student will receive close supervision. A small
stipend is available.

If interested, contact Laura Sices (laura.sices@bmc.org; attach a copy
of your cv.

A longer description is also available from Martha Pott at martha.pott@tufts.edu
P.S. Nicole Shapiro, who graduated in May from our MA-Applied program,
is research associate on this project!

(9/2/08) Child Care Needed

Sitter needed for two boys, 3 and 5 years, Wednesday afternoons for the Fall
semester, 1:00-4:30, beginning September 10th. We live in W. Medford near
Medford High. Transportation available if necessary.

Many thanks!

Sincerely,

Kimberly Rzepecki
incoming MAT graduate student

(9/2/08) Job ad - University of Toronto

Two Psychology Positions at the level of Assistant Professor – Developmental Psychology and Social, Personality or Abnormal Psychology
 
The University of Toronto Mississauga, Department of Psychology, invites applications for two tenure-stream positions at the rank of Assistant Professor; one position in developmental psychology from scholars with research interests in any developmental aspect of social, emotional, personality, or abnormal psychology and one position in social, personality or abnormal psychology.   The positions will begin July 1, 2009.

For the developmental psychology position we seek candidates with research interests in any developmental aspect of social, emotional, personality, or abnormal psychology. For the social, personality or abnormal psychology position we seek candidates with expertise in social, personality or abnormal psychology. The successful applicants will join a research cluster committed to the study of adjustment and well-being and there will be additional opportunities to collaborate with psychologists in research clusters focused on human communication and/or genetic determinants of behaviour.

Candidates for these positions should have received their Ph.D. by the starting date, and should show evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and research. The successful applicants will be expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded program of research and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students. Salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We encourage you to submit your application online by visiting us at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm.  For the Developmental Psychology position refer to job number 0800770 and for the Social, Personality or Abnormal Psychology position refer to job number 0800740.  Please ensure that you include a current CV, statement of research and teaching interests, materials relevant to teaching experience, and copies of representative publications.  If you are unable to apply online (or alternatively have large documents to send), please submit your application and other materials to Professor Mary Lou Smith, Chair, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road North, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5L 1C6. Three letters of recommendation should also be sent to Professor Smith under separate cover. Materials must be received by November 30, 2008 or until the position is filled (no e-mail applications will be accepted).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

For more information about the Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, please visit our home page at http://www.erin.utoronto.ca/index.php?id=psychology.