Position requirements:Attend up to six training days in July-August to prepare for data collection responsibilities. Conduct direct child assessments and observations during fall and spring data collection periods (Aug-Nov in the fall, and March-May in the spring). Communicate with SRI project manager and teachers to schedule data collection activities. Enter data in a web-based database. Must be willing and able to travel in-person to school sites and conduct assessments 1:1 with students outsi... more details
Education Research Assistant, Assessor in Sonoma Cty CA (Early Education, Preschool / Kindergarten)
Job LocationsUS-CA
ID
2024-5895
Category
Education
Position Type
Temporary Part-Time
Worker Type
Fully Remote
Overview
SRI Education is committed to bringing rigorous and equitable research and evaluation data to bear on important educational policy and practice decisions that ultimately benefit practitioners, students, and families. SRI Education, in collaboration with Vanderbilt University, is looking for temporary, part-time research assistants to conduct assessments and observations with preschool and kindergarten children.
This position offers a great opportunity to gain valuable child assessment skills and experience using standardized child assessment measures. Applicants should have experience conducting research and/or working with children in preschool and elementary school settings. Assessments will be conducted in schools in the Fall of 2024 and again in Spring of 2025. Training and certification on the assessment instruments will be provided in July and August of 2024 (Up to 6 training dates, via real time Zoom call or in-person). Successful applicants will be paid for their training as well as for time conducting assessments and other research activities. This is a temporary position for the 2024-2025 school year.
Work will take place in Sonoma County CA Classrooms, 1:1 with students.
Responsibilities
Position requirements:
Attend up to six training days in July-August to prepare for data collection responsibilities.
Conduct direct child assessments and observations during fall and spring data collection periods (Aug-Nov in the fall, and March-May in the spring).
Communicate with SRI project manager and teachers to schedule data collection activities.
Enter data in a web-based database.
Must be willing and able to travel in-person to school sites and conduct assessments 1:1 with students outside the classroom
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
Some undergraduate coursework in psychology, education, social work or early childhood
Strong organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience working with children (e.g., as a teacher or assistant teacher in an elementary school, conducting assessments with children, working in afterschool programs)
Access to a car or reliable transportation, as data collectors are expected to drive to participating schools
Access to a computer/digital device and reliable internet
Willingness to complete all security measures and training required by the study
Morning & early afternoon availability (8am-2pm) at least three days a week, Monday through Friday
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with research
Proficiency or fluency in Spanish
The position is estimated to require approximately 18-24 hours per week during the fall and spring data collection periods.
Pay for this role is $25 / hour.
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