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School of Education
Time Type:
Part time
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Excluded
Summary:
The Part-Time Staff Course Developer's principal responsibility is to translate existing Child Development Associate (CDA) Program course modules from English to Spanish. They will also work on fine tuning and developing additional modules in Spanish as needed. Ongoing communication with the CDA Program Director and Assistant Director throughout the translation and development process is expected.
Essential Functions:
Translate existing Child Development Associate (CDA) Program course modules from English to Spanish.
Fine tuning and developing additional modules in Spanish as needed.
The Course Developer must represent SOE’s mission and vision of antiracist values and equity.
The Course Developer must be very detail-oriented, able to multitask and respond to CDA Assistant Director and Program Director queries in an accurate and timely manner.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Part-Time.
15 hours per week.
This is a temporary part-time position.
Continuation of the program/position is contingent upon external funding.
Salary Range:
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
1 - 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience conducting research in one of the following areas: education, sociology, cultural studies, or an interdisciplinary, social sciences set of fields.
The successful applicant must have experience in translating and creating university based courses from English to Spanish as well as experience and knowledge about CDA program competencies and standards as outlined by the Council for Professional Recognition.
The successful candidate must also have experience using Canvas as the mode of coursework delivery.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
Other Details
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Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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