Part-Time Field Data Collector: Early Education Assessments

Education Development Center, Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Education Development Center (EDC) is seeking 5 part-time Data-Collectors (Casual I) to support a federally funded study examining how integrated science and literacy curricula affect early elementary students. The role involves in-person administration of tablet-based assessments for kindergarten and first grade in elementary classrooms.

Ideal for candidates in Wisconsin, Oregon, Syracuse, California, and surrounding areas, with availability during Oct–Nov 2026, May–Jun 2027, Oct–Nov 2027, and

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children
• Experience teaching within elementary schools
• Experience conducting assessments with young children

Responsibilities

• Participate in study orientation meeting and all data collection and study trainings
• Become a reliable assessment administrator
• Undergo required background checks and fingerprinting procedures
• Complete required CITI research ethics course
• Travel locally/regionally to and from elementary schools within data collection sites (Madison, Wisconsin; East Syracuse, New York; Portland, Oregon; San Juan, California)
• Travel costs (e.g. mileage) for up to a one-hour commuting distance will be reimbursed
• Conduct assessments with kindergarten and first grade students
• Complete data entry and follow-up notes within 24 hours of data collection
• Communicate effectively with teachers and other school staff during the study about scheduled visits to classrooms
• Facilitate project teamwork by communicating effectively and engaging collaboratively
• Coordinate and communicate with study team leaders to follow established data collection protocols, and to submit completed data collected in a timely fashion
• Troubleshoot potential technical difficulties during assessment administration
• Maintain responsibility for the maintenance, safety, and set-up of the study's assessment tablet technology and related accessories
• Potentially also conduct classroom observations of science activities in study locations

Skills

Experience working with young children

Experience teaching within elementary

Experience conducting assessments with

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education & experience

Job description

Education Development Center (EDC) is seeking 5 part-time Data-Collectors (Casual I) to support a federally funded study examining how integrated science and literacy curricula affect early elementary students. The role involves in-person administration of tablet-based assessments for kindergarten and first grade in elementary classrooms.

Ideal for candidates in Wisconsin, Oregon, Syracuse, California, and surrounding areas, with availability during Oct–Nov 2026, May–Jun 2027, Oct–Nov 2027, and