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Please note: This is a part-time, term position

The Learning and Neurodevelopment (LAND) Lab of Vanderbilt University is hiring a part-time, term Day Camp Director for Saturdays beginning in June 2024. The position entails working with researchers at Vanderbilt University to run a day camp occurring every Saturday from 10am-3pm at the start of next elementary school year.

This camp will include typically developing 6-year-old children who are enrolled in a study with the LAND Lab. Here is the link to our website to learn more about what we do: https://www.vanderbiltlandlab.io/.

The LaND Lab investigates the neural underpinnings of learning and development, particularly in the context of handwriting and reading. Methods include functional and structural MRI as well as behavioral measures with adults and children with a strong focus on reproducible, open science and computational approaches. This is an excellent position for anyone who enjoys working with children and would like more experience directing/teaching in a formal setting. This may be useful for educators looking to apply to graduate programs in education.

About the Work Unit

The Peabody Department of Psychology and Human Development is a group of scholars who work to increase understanding of basic psychological functioning and neuropsychological development in family, school, and other social contexts.

Several programs, which are included in the Psychological Sciences major offered jointly with the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Science, include clinical science, cognitive and cognitive neuroscience, developmental science, neuroscience, and quantitative methods and evaluation.

The department also is the home of Master of Education programs in Child Studies, Clinical Psychological Assessment and Quantitative Methods as well as undergraduate majors in Child Development, Cognitive Studies, and Child Studies. The research efforts of the department are focused on increasing understanding of basic psychological processes and applying this knowledge of infant, adolescent, and adult functioning, emphasizing the family, school, and other social contexts that influence development.

Department faculty are accomplished and nationally known. Many serve as editors of psychological journals, members of national review panels, and leaders in national organizations. All are authors of numerous scientific articles and chapters. While faculty members in Psychology share a common interest in psychological processes and their development, our specific interests and expertise are diverse. Some are committed to increasing understanding of basic psychological processes, while others emphasize implications for clinical, social, and educational issues. All are committed to building a diverse and inclusive department.

NOTE: A Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends.

Duties and Responsibilities

Day Camp Director responsibilities include the following:

– ensuring the safety of children & monitoring them closely during camp hours, including at drop-off and pick-up times

– plan, organize, and participate in indoor and outdoor activities for campers; ensure all activities are appropriate, fun, and adequately supervised

– organizing and overseeing the logistics of location set-up, tear-down, and product inventory/assessment

– supervising and coordinating research assistants involved in the day camp

– plan and execute an organized check-in each session at the beginning of each day and a debriefing session at the end of each day

– maintain positive staff and student morale

– create and implement work schedules, roles and responsibilities for staff

– maintain compliance and compliance reporting for regulatory bodies

Supervisory Relationships

This position has supervisory responsibility of overseeing research assistants involved in the day camp. This position reports administratively and functionally to Sophia Vinci-Booher.

Education and Certifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary. Directly equivalent experience can be substituted for the required education on a year to year basis.

• Willingness to work on Saturday is necessary.

• Experience overseeing personnel is necessary.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs is necessary.

• Experience working in a daycare, elementary school, camp, and/or another type of organized children’s group necessary.

• Prior supervisory experience is necessary.

• Experience directing a daycare, elementary school, camp, and/or another type of organized children’s group is preferred.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are preferred.

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