Active Playful Learning Research Assistant
About The Position
The Research Assistant will support school-based research activities focused on children’s learning and development. The assistant will work directly in early childhood or K–12 educational settings to administer assessments, collect observational data, and assist with organizing study materials. This position requires strong attention to detail, professionalism, and comfort interacting with children, teachers, and school staff. This is a Part-Time Hourly Research Assistant Position. The weekly hours are variable depending on the scheduling of research visits and activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of introductory college coursework in human development and/or education
- Strong organizational skills for managing data and project tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing and presentation
- Ability to work effectively as part of a research team
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children in educational or childcare settings
- Prior exposure to research, data entry, or observational methods
Responsibilities
- Assist with distributing and collecting surveys, assessments, or observational tools in classrooms.
- Follow standardized administration procedures to ensure data reliability.
- Accurately enter data into spreadsheets or research databases.
- Maintain organized logs of completed forms, participant IDs, and any issues encountered.
- Communicate with teachers and school staff to schedule data collection sessions.
- Help set up materials, manage timing, and ensure smooth logistics during classroom visits.
Benefits
- USNH Employee Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
