Education Research Assistant, Field Assessor – Preschool/Kindergarten

Job Description: • Attend up to six virtual training days in February and March 2026 to prepare for data collection responsibilities. • Conduct direct child assessments and observations during the spring data collection period (March-May 2026). • Communicate with SRI project manager and teachers to schedule data collection activities. • Enter data into a web-based database. • Travel in-person to elementary school sites and conduct assessments 1:1 with students. • The position is estimated to require approximately 15-20 hours per week. Requirements: • Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills • Prior experience working with children (e.g., as a teacher or assistant teacher in an elementary school, conducting assessments with children, working in after-school programs) • Must have access to a car or reliable transportation • Must have access to a personal computer/digital device and reliable internet • Willingness to complete all security measures and training required by the study • Must be available for onsite work in Union County, NC, Monday through Friday, 8am-1pm, at least three (3) days a week, from March through May 2026 • Some undergraduate coursework in psychology, education, social work or early childhood is preferred. • Experience with research (conducting observations, assessments) is preferred • Proficiency or fluency in Spanish is preferred. Benefits: • SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program • Annual Performance Based Compensation program • Competitive benefits package Apply tot his job Apply To this Job