(7/03/08) Room for Rent - near Tufts

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To: "Clement L. Chau" <Clement.Chau@tufts.edu>
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 9:51 AM
Subject: Room for Rent

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Happy 4th of July!!!

$600 + utilities for 1 bedroom in a 4 bedroom - September 1st - Bright
house near Tufts and steps from 96 Bus

Description:

Ground floor: The room for rent is in the huge bright basement area with
private entrance and bathroom available beginning Sept. 1st. Amazing space
for the price!

First floor: Spacious, open and bright. Hardwood floor, common eat-in
kitchen, and common living room are on the second floor with the 2nd
bathroom. Back door opens to deck that overlooks a small and private garden.

Top floor: The other 3 bedrooms (also all hardwood and bright) and 3rd
bathroom.

Utilities include heat, cable, gas, and Poland springs water (optional).
This bill varies from $60-$100. Parking spot in back available as well as
street parking for guests; $1 coin-operated washer and dryer in basement.
The 96 bus stop is minutes away from front door and 10-minute walk to Tufts.
Davis Square and T (Red line) is a 15 minute bus ride away. Major Hwy 93 is
a 2-minute drive away.

The Roomies:

Roomies are 3 females, aged 24-26. One is a graduate student at Tufts and
two are working.

Looking for:

Responsible, clean, friendly female roommate. Ideal for Tufts student or
working professional. Please email Sonia at sonia.issac@tufts.edu to see the
apartment or for more information (including pictures).

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Sonia Issac, Graduate Research Assistant
Spirituality and Positive Human Development Project
Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development
Tufts University
301 Lincoln Filene Building
Medford, MA 02155
ph: 617-627-3836
fax:617-627-5596
sonia.issac@tufts.edu

(7/1/08) Part-Time Job Opportunity EPCS

TUFTS UNIVERSITY
ELIOT-PEARSON CHILDREN'S SCHOOL

PART-TIME
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE
JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:
Create a supportive and ongoing relationship with a child with special
rights. Adapt curriculum that is developmentally sound and multiculturally
relevant to meet the child's needs. Facilitate the child's integration into
the classroom with the expectation that you work with the whole group as
well as take on small group responsibilities as the year goes on in order to
support the child's independence. Assist the Head Teacher in communications
between the family and the school. Collaborate with therapists and team to
develop educational and developmental goals and behavior management
strategies. Assist the classroom teacher in planning and executing an
optimal educational program and physical environment. Carry out goals
according to the IEP. Participate in writing progress notes. Participate in
IEP meetings when possible. Schedule weekly supervision meetings.

Qualifications: Degree in Child Development or a related field preferred
but not required. Experience with children who have a wide range of
individual differences, including special rights; skill in working with
children with diverse learning needs, designing classroom curriculum, team
teaching, working with families and knowledge of principles of behavior
management is desirable.

Supervision: The Special Rights Coordinator supervises Instructional
Assistants. The Head Teacher provides support on a daily basis.

Timelines: For September 2008 there are three part-time positions available,
each about 20 hours/week. One position is in the preschool and two are in
the first/second grade classroom. These positions follow the Children's
School calendar.

The Eliot-Pearson Children's School is the laboratory-demonstration school
affiliated with the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development at Tufts
University. The school enrolls approximately 85 children, ages 3-8.

Eliot-Pearson Children's School
Tufts University
105 College Avenue
Medford, MA 02155

Att: Maryann O'Brien, Associate Director
For more information call 617-627-3434 or email maryann.obrien@tufts.edu

(7/1/08) Job Opportunity - Zurich

Universität Zürich
Psychologisches Institut - Angewandte Psychologie: Life-Management
Binzmühlestrasse 14/11
CH-8050 Zürich
Tel. +41 44 635 72 01
Fax +41 44 635 72 09
www.psychologie.unizh.ch
Prof. Dr. Alexandra M. Freund
June, 2008
Postdoctoral position
at the Department of Psychology of the University of Zurich, Switzerland
The area "Applied Psychology: Life-Management," Dept. of Psychology,
University of
Zurich (Switzerland), headed by Professor Alexandra M. Freund, has a
postdoctoral
fellowship position in the research program on development of motivational
processes
across adulthood and their role for successful development (for more
information about our
research see:

http://www.psychologie.unizh.ch/angpsy/forschung/index_EN.html).
The position starts as soon as possible. Salary depends on level of
experience (ranging
between 60'000 and 70'000 Swiss Francs per year).
Competitive candidates will
- have a Ph.D. in developmental or motivational psychology or a related
field,
- a strong research background,
- good methodological and statistical knowledge,
- experience with publishing,
- an interest in pursuing an academic career.
Interested applicants should email a CV, representative manuscripts,
statement of interests
and future goals, and two references for letters of recommendation to:
Prof. Alexandra M. Freund, Ph.D., email: freund@psychologie.uzh.ch

(6/12/08) Jop Opportunity - Community Center Assistant Exec Director

> Job Posting
> Hattie B. Cooper Community Center
> Assistant Executive Director
>
>
> The Hattie B. Cooper Community Center has been providing high quality
> education to children in Roxbury and the surrounding neighborhoods for
> over 90 years. Cooper provides services for children one month to twelve
> years thorough our Infant and Toddler, Preschool, Afterschool and Summer
> Camp programs.
>
> We are currently seeking an Assistant Executive Director who will
> collaborate with and support the Executive Director with overall center
> leadership including operations management, development of quality
> programs in accordance with guidelines established by Cooper Community
> Center, the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC),
> NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) and NAA
> (National Afterschool Association), and development of positive
> relationships with parents, children, families and clients. Primary duties
> include ensuring the provision of high-quality services to our client base
> including children and parents, human resources and infrastructure/systems
> management, and developing/maintaining on-going relationships with parents
> and others. Successful candidates will be able to promote sound
> decision-making within the agency, coordinate and promote activities that
> will achieve organizational objectives, and represent the agenc!
> y in the local and professional communities.
>
> Candidates should have the following qualifications:
> Complete understanding of EEC Regulations
> Director II Qualified.
> Extensive Knowledge of childcare and youth programs
> Strong organizational skills
> Strong verbal and written skills
> 8-10 years direct supervision experience
> Minimum BA degree In Early Education or relevant field
>
> If intersected please send resume to:
>
> Deb Ansourlian
> Executive Director
> Hattie B. Cooper Community Center
> 1891 Washington Street
> Roxbury, MA 02118
>
> Dansourlian@cooperctr.org
>

(6/11/08) position Announcement-juvenile justice research

PROGRAM OFFICER - JUVENILE JUSTICE
Program on Human and Community Development
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Chicago, IL

BACKGROUND:
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private, independent
grantmaking institution dedicated to helping groups and individuals foster
lasting improvement in the human condition. Through the support it provides,
the Foundation fosters the development of knowledge, nurtures individual
creativity, helps strengthen institutions, helps improve public policy, and
provides information to the public, primarily through support for public
interest media. The Foundation makes grants through four programs and by
making program-related investments.
The Program on Global Security and Sustainability focuses on international
issues, including peace and security, conservation and sustainable
development, population and reproductive health, and human rights. The
program also supports initiatives in Russia and Nigeria, particularly
concerning the improvement of higher education. International offices are
located in Mexico, India, Nigeria, and Russia.
The Program on Human and Community Development operates primarily within the
United States. Issues of interest to the program include community and
economic development; affordable housing, with a particular emphasis on the
preservation of rental housing; education, with a focus on digital media and
learning; and system reform in juvenile justice, and mental health. In
addition to grants, the program makes program-related investments, primarily
for affordable housing and U.S.-based community development financial
institutions.
The General Program supports public interest media, including public radio
and the production of independent documentary film. Grants are made to arts
and cultural institutions in the Chicago area and for special initiatives,
currently including intellectual property rights in a digital environment.
The MacArthur Fellows Program awards five-year, unrestricted fellowships to
individuals across all ages and fields who show exceptional merit and
promise of continued creative work. It is limited to U.S. citizens and other
residents of the United States.
GENERAL SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This Program Officer will be responsible for managing grantmaking activities
with a focus on juvenile justice and related issues including neuroscience
in the law. The Program Officer will craft and implement grantmaking
strategies; identify prospective grant recipients; review and evaluate
proposals; prepare grant descriptions for administrative and board
consideration; maintain relationships with individuals and organizations
relevant to the fields of interest; monitor the performance of grantees and
the implementation of grant strategies; organize meetings with prospective
grantees, grantees and program advisors; represent the Foundation at
program-related meetings and conferences; and participate in planning future
program strategies.

PROGRAM OFFICER - JUVENILE JUSTICE
Program on Human and Community Development
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Chicago, IL

ABOUT THE POSITION:
Specific responsibilities will involve all facets of the Foundation's
juvenile justice reform initiative, Models for Change
(www.modelsforchange.net). This national initiative is an effort to create
successful and replicable models of juvenile justice reform through targeted
investments in four key states-Illinois, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and
Washington-where comprehensive systems change efforts are underway. In
addition, 12 states receive support to participate in action networks
focusing on mental health, disproportionate minority contact, and juvenile
indigent defense. Reporting to the Program Director, the program officer
will build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with state and local
leaders involved in Models for Change, and coordinate and provide oversight
of national grantees who serve as a resource network for all the states.
Significant exposure to and experience in juvenile justice systems change
and improvement is highly desired. Ability to travel regularly is required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
Ideal applicants will have seven to ten years experience in juvenile justice
policy or related areas. Advanced graduate training is required and
experience as a practitioner or policy professional is desirable. Attorneys
are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have deep knowledge and
appreciation - based on practical "on the ground" experience - of the
substance and dynamics of public policy relevant to juvenile justice reform,
including other child and family serving institutions and systems. The
ability to make effective connections among state and local officials, the
courts, and practitioners is essential. Other qualifications include strong
interpersonal skills and proven ability to function as part of a team and
excellent oral and written communications, including the ability to write
for publication, and make speeches and other public presentations.
Candidates should have demonstrated ability to be well-organized and
efficient at managing multiple tasks, self-confidant, diplomatic and
collegial, with high professional standards and good judgment.

APPLICATION:

To apply, candidates should visit www.macfound.org and click on "About the
Foundation" and then "Career Opportunities". (Electronic Submissions are
preferred.) Application deadline: June 30, 2008.

Contact Information:
Search Director
Human Resources Department
The MacArthur Foundation
140 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60603-5285
No Phone Inquiries

The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and benefits from the
various perspectives and talents of a racially and culturally diverse staff.

(6/1/08) Senior Research Coordinator Position at UPenn

Senior Research Coordinator Position at the University of Pennsylvania
(dependent on funding; this position has not been finalized)

Duties:
The University of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine invites individuals with
experience in the education and treatment of children with psychiatric and
developmental disabilities to apply for a position in the Center for Mental
Health Policy and Services Research (CMHPSR), located in the Department of
Psychiatry. The CMHPSR consists of a group of multidisciplinary faculty and
staff who research the organization, financing and delivery of mental health
care to individuals in a variety of settings. The position requires the
ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary research team and to
provide support to various levels of leadership.

The overall responsibility of this senior staff position will be to
coordinate and provide detailed logistical support for a community-based
randomized trial for children with autism. The person in this position will
report directly to the principal investigator and will work with him on a
daily basis to ensure successful completion of the study. Specific
responsibilities include:
. Assisting in the development of research and training protocols
. Developing and implementing quality assurance mechanisms for
adherence to research protocols
. Overseeing the development of procedures for recruitment and
tracking research participants during the course of the study, and for
ensuring valid data collection and entry
. Recruiting, interviewing and hiring research assistants
. Training research assistants on standards of community-based
research and specific research protocols
. Acting as a senior representative of the research team in meetings
with school district personnel, classroom staff, program trainers and
families
. Coordinating meetings and developing other mechanisms for sharing
information among the research team, district personnel, classroom staff and
families of enrolled children
. Assisting in recruitment and retention activities for teachers and
families

Qualifications:
A master's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, education or other
social science field is required; a doctoral degree is preferred. At least
three years experience in an applied research setting or large school
district is required. At least 3 years of supervisory experience is
required.

The successful Candidate will have excellent communication and
organizational skills. The candidate will have strong leadership skills and
abilities and have experience and comfort in delivering formal and informal
presentations. The successful candidate will have the ability to encourage
and motivate members of different components of the project to stay on task
throughout the course of the study. This individual must possess the
ability to work independently and as part of a large team, and the ability
to prioritize assignments and bring multiple tasks to completion
concurrently. The successful candidate also will have some background in
research methods, strong academic writing skills and be able to contribute
to the scholarly activities of the project.

Interested applicants should contact David Mandell, ScD, at
mandelld@mail.med.upenn.edu

(5/27/08) Research Assistant Needed for DevTech Research Lab

Prof. Marina Bers is looking for a MA or PhD student with interest and
expertise in research in early childhood education (with a special focus on
research methodologies and evaluation) to work as a Research Assistant (RA)
for an upcoming NSF grant that looks at the role of tangible computer
programming in helping young children learn. This is an interdisciplinary
project with the Computer Science department at Tufts.

The student will commit to a two year RA that will result in either a
Masters 's thesis or a qualifying paper (in the case of a doctoral student)
and will receive a stipend based on the current departmental rate and
his/her experience. He or she will collaborate closely with students in the
Computer Science department and will attend the weekly DevTech research
seminar. No previous knowledge of computer programming or robotics is
needed. However, the student needs to be willing to learn. Experience
conducting literature reviews and working with Kindergarten-aged children is
a plus.

Please send a CV and a couple of paragraphs about your interest in working
as an RA in the DevTech group (http://ase.tufts.edu/devtech/), and more
specifically about your interest in this particular project to
marina.bers@tufts.edu. Project summary is bellow.
Project Summary
This is a challenging time for early childhood education (K-2). On the one
hand, there are steeped up federally-mandated academic demands and a growing
concern to respect children's developmental stages. On the other hand, there
has not been yet a profound re-examination of the content, in particular in
the area of technology, that young children are able to learn, nor do we
have research-based evidence to evaluate children's developmental
possibilities with innovative technologies. However, in order to advance the
technological fluency of our nation's youth, we need to start in the early
years. This project proposes that when given age-appropriate technologies,
young children can actively engage in computer programming and robotics
activities in a way that is consistent with developmentally appropriate
practice. In particular, it proposes the creation of novel human-computer
interaction techniques to support learning with technology in early
elementary school, with a focus on kindergarten. This technology will allow
us to gather research-based evidence regarding the intellectually powerful
ideas that young children are able to understand, and build-upon, before
reaching what Piaget called the operational stage. In turn, this will allow
us to revisit our developmental assumptions. At the heart of this proposal
is the claim that, for a variety of reasons, modern graphical user
interfaces (GUI) are ill-suited for use in early elementary school
classrooms, especially for computer programming activities. Thus, this
project will focus on two aspects: 1) It will build on emerging tangible
user interface (TUI) technology to create a tangible programming language
for young children to control a robotic artifact. In short, rather than
using a mouse or keyboard to write programs to control robots, children will
instead construct programs by connecting "smart" wooden blocks shaped like
jigsaw puzzle pieces; 2) It will integrate inexpensive building materials
such as recyclables, with the use of select robotic parts, such as wheel and
motors that give functionality and movement. Current robotic construction
kits utilize materials such as LEGO, which can be very expensive and
challenging to use for young children with small hands. Our approach creates
a unique opportunity to separate the intellectual act of computer
programming and building in the physical world, from the confounding factor
of modern GUIs and complex mechanical constructions. And, in turn, provides
a means to build a better understanding of developmental capabilities of
young children with respect to computer programming.
The project team includes experts from the fields of child development,
learning technologies, computer science, and human-computer interaction from
Tufts Unversity. It has an extensive trajectory in engineering-base
educational research through robotics. Over the course of three years, the
project will build on existing research to develop novel technology and a
complementary kindergarten robotics-based curriculum , as well as a research
protocol and robotic-based experimental tasks that will enable us to
carefully study children's learning. The project will evaluate the
effectiveness of both the technology and the curriculum in kindergarten
classrooms by using the experimental tasks as well as ethnographic methods.
Intellectual Merit
The intellectual merit of this project resides in its potential
contributions to the fields of child development, early childhood education,
and human-computer interaction. From the point of view of human-computer
interaction, the merit of this project lies in the novelty of the proposed
interaction technique as well as the proposed formal design process and
evaluation. From the point of view of child development and early childhood
education, this project proposes to take an unprecedented look at what young
children can accomplish with technology when given tools that are truly
age-appropriate. The project also proposes a novel methodology for studying
young children's thinking when engaging in programming and robotics.