Research Assessor (Contract) - FL

About the Study

Age of Learning is conducting a randomized controlled trial examining the impact of ABCmouse Early Learning Academy on early reading and math skills in children ages 4-5. We are hiring part-time Research Assessors (contractors) to administer standardized assessments to children at early childhood education centers across three metropolitan areas.

Responsibilities

• Complete required Human Subjects and HR onboarding training (paid, completed prior to the first assessment window)
• Administer a standardized achievement assessment one-on-one with children ages 4-5 at participating early childhood education centers
• Attend required training sessions on assessment administration and scoring
• Travel to assigned early childhood education center(s) within your metropolitan area
• Participate in two intensive assessment windows:
• Baseline: September - October 2026
• Follow-up: March-April 2027
• Each assessment window lasts approximately 2-3 weeks; expect 15-25 hours per week during active assessment periods

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in education, psychology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, counseling, or a related field; current graduate students in these fields are strongly encouraged to apply
• Experience working with young children (ages 3-6)
• Reliable personal transportation (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• English/ Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) preferred for NYC applicants

Compensation

• $30/hour for assessment and training time
• $15/hour for travel time
• Paid training provided
• Mileage reimbursed at the current IRS standard mileage rate

"PLEASE NOTE: This is a contract-based position. This role is not eligible for the corporate benefits package listed below."