Research Assessor (contract)

Age of Learning • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Age of Learning is seeking part-time Research Assessors (contractors) to administer standardized assessments to children aged 4-5 at early childhood education centers. This role is part of a randomized controlled trial examining the impact of ABCmouse Early Learning Academy on early reading and math skills. The position involves working one-on-one with children during two intensive assessment windows: Baseline (September-October 2026) and Follow-up (March-April 2027). Each assessment window lasts approximately 2-3 weeks, with an expected commitment of 15-25 hours per week during active assessment periods.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• 16 paid volunteer hours per year
• 7 paid days for company-wide year end closure (includes 3 observed paid holidays)
• Mileage reimbursement provided
• Paid training provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level