Education Research Assistant, Assessor in Sonoma County CA (Early Education, Preschool / Kindergarten) at SRI International
Job Summary
Job Summary
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.
Requirements / 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.
Requirements / 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.
Comments and Other Information
Background Check
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a background check.
EOE/AA
SRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
DEI Statement
At SRI we value different identities, perspectives and experiences. A diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment strengthens our ability to create world-changing solutions that make people safer, healthier and more productive.
Comments and Other Information
Background Check
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a background check.
EOE/AA
SRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
DEI Statement
At SRI we value different identities, perspectives and experiences. A diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment strengthens our ability to create world-changing solutions that make people safer, healthier and more productive.