RF - Research Aide (Undergraduate) - Children's Center

Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: The Research Foundation Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Wed Aug 13 2025 Job Description:

As a Research Aide, you are a part of a vital team working with growing children. As a part of that team, you will be guided by our staff both inside and outside the classroom. Your assistance is important to assure that the daily plans and routines are developmentally appropriate for every child in your care.

As Business Management majors, this experience will allow you to learn how to work with others, manage multiple responsibilities, what it means to be a non-profit business and so much more. For our Health Science or Biology majors, handling children that are well, sick or jnjured is all part of this job. For those in Science and Technology, you will gain experience towards your major by assisting teachers with children's exploration both inside and outside the classroom with science lessons as well assisting with the use of our app, Instagram and various technology devices in our center as well as caring for children. For Professional Communications majors, you will gain a lot of experience communicating with parents, coworkers and supervisors in this position. For our Applied Psychology majors, you will gain experience towards your goal of being an educator.

Some of the duties of a Research Aide include:

• Light cleaning of floors and tables after food is served

• Assistance in hand washing of children

• Constant supervision of children both inside and outside of the building

• Assuring that all OCFS guidelines are complied with in the classroom in regards to cleanliness at all times

• Updating families on the BrightWheel app about their child's day

• Change diapers/clothes when needed

• Assist in nap time protocol

• Assist in preparing for daily activities planned by the teacher

• Communicating with parents, coworkers and supervisors

• Close out the room upon leaving for the day

• On occasion, leading the room in the absence of the lead teacher

• Providing a role model for Work Study students and Interns

• Reporting accidents and incidents in a timely manner

• Caring for an ill or hurt child

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Farmingdale State College undergraduate student.

• High School diploma.

• One year of experience working with children under the age of 13.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time Research Foundation position.

• Closing date for receipt of applications: Open Until Filled

• SALARY: $17.00/hour

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The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.