Research Assessor

Age of Learning; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Volunteer hours

Year-end closure days

Job summary

Age of Learning is hiring part-time Research Assessors to administer standardized assessments to children aged 4–5 across multiple metropolitan areas. This contract-based role requires onboarding, training, and travel to assigned centers.

Baseline assessments run Sept–Oct 2026, followed by a March–April 2027 follow-up, with estimated hours per week during windows. Compensation includes $30/hour for assessment and training, $15/hour for travel, and mileage reimbursement.

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

• Administer standardized assessments one-on-one with children ages 4–5 at participating centers
• Complete required Human Subjects and HR onboarding training (paid)
• Attend required training sessions on assessment administration and scoring
• Travel to assigned centers within your metropolitan area
• Participate in two intensive assessment windows: Baseline (Sept–Oct 2026) and Follow-up (Mar–Apr 2027)
• Each window lasts 2–3 weeks; 15–25 hours per week during active periods

Skills

Experience with young children

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/psychology/SLP/OT/counseling

Job description

Company Overview:

Age of Learning® is the leading developer of engaging and effective Pre-K through 2nd grade learning resources that help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. The company’s research‑based curriculum, developed by education experts, includes the award‑winning programs ABCmouse®, Adventure Academy®, as well as the adaptive, personalized school solutions, My Math Academy®, My Reading Academy®, and My Reading Academy Español®. Having served over 55 million children worldwide, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all children. To learn more about Age of Learning, visit AgeofLearning.com.

About the Study

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.

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

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

Compensation

• $30/hour for assessment and training time
• $15/hour for travel time
• Paid training provided
• Mileage reimbursed at the current IRS standard mileage rate

"PLEASE NOTE: This is a contract‑based position. This role is not eligible for the corporate benefits package listed below."

Age of Learning currently provides:

• 91% of employee health and welfare benefits premiums & 70% of dependent benefits premiums
• A 401(k) program with employer match
• 15 paid vacation days (increases to 20 days on your 3rd anniversary), 12 observed national paid holidays, 9 sick days, and 16 paid volunteer hours per year
• 7 paid days for company‑wide year end closure (includes 3 observed paid holidays)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Age of Learning, Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other legally‑recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Age of Learning, Inc. (the “Company”) will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories pursuant to EEOC requirements and state applicable laws, e.g. New York City Fair Chance Act.

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