The Home-School Connections Team, under the leadership of Dr. Adina Schick, follows a partnership-based model to address the socio-cultural context of children's early development and learning at home and school, with a close focus on children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Our work spans two main areas: understanding the discourse and linguistic features of child-caregiver interactions, as well as exploring the ways in which schools and childcare centers incorporate culturally grounded family practice to support children's learning and development. We take a strength-based approach to understanding the ways minoritized families support their children's development and strongly believe that building solid home-school connections requires adopting a bidirectional approach, including bringing salient home and community practices into the classroom setting. 

Currently, we are seeking a part-time (i.e., 25-27 hours/week) assistant research scientist for the months of November and December to assist with the preparation of materials and the creation of classroom craft kits for a culturally-responsive classroom-based oral storytelling program (i.e., SEEDS) aimed at supporting the early education and development of culturally and linguistically diverse children enrolled in New York City preschools. The expectation is that the assistant research scientist will have flexibility in their schedule. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the creation and preparation of intervention materials
• Assisting with the preparation of classroom craft kits
• Visiting preschool centers throughout NYC to distribute materials

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly base rate for the position is $20-$25/hour. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. 

Per NYU's remote-work policy, this position is expected to be hybrid (70% in person, 30% remote).

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. 

• At least 2 years of college credits, with a major in psychology or a related field
• An interest in early childhood education and culturally responsive curricula
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong oral communication skills
• Highly creative, organized, and flexible
• Strong work ethics
• Very flexible schedule to meet project needs

The position will begin November 3rd. To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume. 

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