Part-Time Research Assessor - Early Childhood (Contract)

Age of Learning; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation days

National holidays

Sick days

Volunteer hours

Year-end closure days

Job summary

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.

We are seeking individuals who can complete onboarding, travel to centers, and participate in two assessment windows (Baseline Sept–Oct 2026, Follow-up

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.

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.

Skills

Experience with young children

Bilingual English/Spanish

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in education, psychology, SLP, OT, counseling, or related field

Graduate students encouraged

Job description

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.

We are seeking individuals who can complete onboarding, travel to centers, and participate in two assessment windows (Baseline Sept–Oct 2026, Follow-up