Researcher (part-time)

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 289,000 - 408,000; Part time

Job summary

New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development, seeks a part-time researcher to support an evaluation of an early childhood curriculum.

The project, led by Dr. Susan Neuman, includes pre-post assessments and classroom observations; the role involves recruiting research assistants, scheduling assessments, reviewing materials, and recording de-identified data, at 6-8 hours per week starting early October 2026, with pay at $35-$37 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Experience interacting with researchers and teachers.
• Ability to work well with undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Recruit research assistants and schedule assessments.
• Review materials and record de-identified data.
• Collaborate with the project director to support evaluation.

Skills

Interacting with researchers and教师

Scheduling assessments

Data review & organization

Collaboration with students

Education

Master's degree in early childhood education or related field

Job description

New York University: NYU - NY: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development: Office of Research: Researchers_T&L

Location

New York, NY

Open Date

Sep 17, 2026

Description

The NYU Steinhardt Department of Teaching and Learning seeks a part-time researcher to support an evaluation of an early childhood curriculum.

The project, directed by Dr. Susan Neuman, is designed to evaluate the effects of the Red Thread knowledge-building curriculum, which is currently in use in a selected number of Uncommon Schools in New York City. The evaluation will include pre-post assessments to measure students' progress, and observation of lessons in action.

The part-time researcher will collaborate with Dr. Neuman to recruit research assistants, and will be responsible for scheduling assessments with research assistants, reviewing materials, and recording de-identified data.

This is a part-time position of 6-8 hours per week, with an anticipated start date of early October of 2026. In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly pay rate for the position will be $35-$37 per hour. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in early childhood education or a related field.
• Experience interacting with researchers and teachers in a classroom setting.
• Ability to work well with undergraduate and graduate students.

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