Part-Time Field Data Collector — Elementary Assessments

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

Job summary

Education Development Center (EDC) seeks five part-time Data-Collectors (Casual I) to administer tablet-based science assessments in elementary classrooms, Oct–Nov 2026 and May–June 2027/2028, across multiple study sites. This hybrid role combines fieldwork with data entry and coordination.

Candidates should be comfortable in school settings, able to travel locally, and able to commit 15–20 hours per week during peak windows.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in school settings.
• Comfort working with elementary students to administer assessments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in study orientation meetings and trainings.
• Become a reliable assessment administrator.
• Undergo background checks and fingerprinting.
• Complete required CITI ethics course.
• Travel locally to data collection sites (Madison, WI; East Syracuse, NY; Portland, OR; San Juan, CA).
• Conduct assessments with kindergarten and first grade students.
• Complete data entry and notes within 24 hours.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Independence

Experience with kids

Elementary teaching

Assessment administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Tablet devices

Job description

Education Development Center (EDC) seeks five part-time Data-Collectors (Casual I) to administer tablet-based science assessments in elementary classrooms, Oct–Nov 2026 and May–June 2027/2028, across multiple study sites. This hybrid role combines fieldwork with data entry and coordination.

Candidates should be comfortable in school settings, able to travel locally, and able to commit 15–20 hours per week during peak windows.