HDFS - Hourly Research Assistant - RAMS ChAT Lab

Job Description Job Description This position will require 1 on 1 interactions with infants and toddlers in early childhood education classrooms. The interactions will be guided by the Early Learning Matters curriculum and focused on promoting conversational interactions that are responsive and stimulating for young children. It will also include general, research project related duties as they arise, including clear communication and professional interactions with project staff and early childhood education teachers and directors. Essential Job Duties Travel to and from early childhood education centers. Interact effectively with infants and toddlers. This includes effective time management and be adaptable as working with very young children and early childhood classrooms require flexibility. Collaborate effectively with project staff, including faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Anticipated Weekly Hours 5 - 10 hours per week Hourly Rate $25 per hour Minimum Qualifications Education or training in child development, education, or psychology Ability to travel to early childhood education centers using own vehicle Preferred Qualifications Prior work with early childhood education centers, teachers, and/or young children Education or training in early childhood education and development Prior experience in a research lab in HDFS, psychology, or education Application Materials Please upload the following application materials: Resume or CV Brief cover letter (200 words max) describing: 1. Why you are interested in this position; 2. How this experience may benefit you Salary Range $25 per hour Required Application Documents To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Cover Letter, Resume/CV Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. Review our detailed benefits information here. Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in! Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. EEO Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.