(11/28/07) Teaching Opportunity

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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