Research Assessor (contract)

<strong>Company Overview<br><br></strong>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.<br><br><strong>About The Study<br><br></strong>Age of Learning is conducting a randomized controlled trial examining the impact of <em>ABCmouse</em> 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.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Complete required Human Subjects and HR onboarding training (paid, completed prior to the first assessment window) </li><li>Administer a standardized achievement assessment one-on-one with children ages 4–5 at participating early childhood education centers </li><li>Attend required training sessions on assessment administration and scoring </li><li>Travel to assigned early childhood education center(s) within your metropolitan area </li><li>Participate in two intensive assessment windows: </li><li>Baseline: September - October 2026 </li><li>Follow-up: March–April 2027 </li><li>Each assessment window lasts approximately 2-3 weeks; expect 15–25 hours per week during active assessment periods <br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>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 </li><li>Experience working with young children (ages 3–6) </li><li>Reliable personal transportation (mileage reimbursement provided) </li><li>Bilingual English/Spanish preferred </li><li>English/ Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) preferred for NYC applicants <br><br></li></ul><strong>Compensation<br><br></strong><ul><li>$30/hour for assessment and training time </li><li>$15/hour for travel time </li><li>Paid training provided </li><li>Mileage reimbursed at the current IRS standard mileage rate<br><br></li></ul><em><strong>"PLEASE NOTE: This is a contract-based position. This role is not eligible for the corporate benefits package listed below."<br><br></strong></em><strong>Age Of Learning Currently Provides<br><br></strong><ul><li>91% of employee health and welfare benefits premiums & 70% of dependent benefits premiums</li><li>A 401(k) program with employer match</li><li>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</li><li>7 paid days for company-wide year end closure (includes 3 observed paid holidays) <br><br></li></ul>Security Advisory<br><br>At Age of Learning, we prioritize a safe recruitment process. Communication will come solely from official Age of Learning email addresses, @aofl.com, or our verified LinkedIn Recruiter accounts — be cautious of deviations. We will never request sensitive personal information during the early application stages. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or Zoom — never through messaging apps. Job offers are communicated verbally and followed by written documentation via DocuSign. Any requests for personal information will occur through secure channels only.<br><br>An Equal Opportunity Employer<br><br>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.<br><br>Employee/Applicant Privacy Notice<br><br>We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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