University of Minnesota
Preschool educational assessment field staff
University of Minnesota, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Preschool educational assessment field staff
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IGDI Lab through the Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education and Human Development, at the University of Minnesota, has an occasional need for part‑time, temporary or casual employees for a nation‑wide study.
Positions are available throughout the U.S. in locations where we have study partnerships. Currently we are recruiting in Salt Lake City, UT. Additional positions are available in Passaic and Paterson, NJ and Atlanta, GA (for these states, apply at https://z.umn.edu/datacollector or https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/369159).
This position is an hourly temp casual position with hours that ebb and flow with the needs of data collection for the IGDI Lab. Our work focuses on assessment and data‑based decision‑making within a multi‑tiered system of support for English‑ and Spanish‑speaking children ranging from 3‑6 years of age.
We’re currently hiring for our I‑SPEAK project (Interactive Storybook Platform for the Equitable Assessment of Knowledge). This assessment leverages the value of storytelling to provide a culturally and linguistically responsive and highly engaging assessment experience for preschool children. I‑SPEAK was built using group‑specific design. The assessment includes three English stories (each centering African American/Black children, Latine children, or children experiencing economic hardship) and a Spanish story centering Spanish‑speaking children. We’re currently hiring data collectors who can administer English assessments.
The position requires an interest in and knowledge of early childhood assessment. This data collection position includes training on assessments and interaction with young children to collect data. Data collectors will travel to early childhood classrooms and use iPads to assess children. Once hired, all data collectors will be trained on all assessments and fidelity procedures and are required to achieve 90% fidelity before they are allowed to enter the classroom for live testing. After completing training, data collectors are required to test children, record the data, and report updates to the research team.
This position is based in‑person. Positions will be available in Atlanta, GA; Salt Lake City, UT; Passaic, NJ; and Paterson, NJ. The work schedule is temporary in nature, meaning the employee is limited to 67 days of work in a calendar year. It can also be casual in nature, meaning the employee can work 14 or fewer hours per week. A set number of hours are not guaranteed each week. Employees working in this position are paid an hourly rate; temporary and casual employees are not eligible for retirement plans, health insurance, vacation, sick leave, or the Regents Scholarship.
Job Responsibilities
Travel to school and childcare sites and collect assessment data with preschool children
Document all assessment scores
Transfer data each session by recording progress in a tracking spreadsheet
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Some high school or 2 years work experience
Experience working with preschool and/or elementary‑age children
Ability to communicate with supervisor and team members over email, phone, and/or videoconference
Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.
Reliable transportation for travel to school and childcare sites.
Ability to work during school hours (short shifts generally between the hours of 8am‑3pm M‑F).
Preferred Qualifications
Lived experiences that align with project goals
Demonstrated strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to take initiative and be self‑directed
Experience in classroom settings and/or working with children one‑on‑one
Experience with data collection
Demonstrated excellent data entry skills
Pay and Benefits Pay Range: The salary range for this position is $20‑$26 per hour. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity within the department.
Time Appointment: Part‑Time
How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please go to https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/369159, click the Apply button and follow the instructions.
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IGDI Lab through the Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education and Human Development, at the University of Minnesota, has an occasional need for part‑time, temporary or casual employees for a nation‑wide study.
Positions are available throughout the U.S. in locations where we have study partnerships. Currently we are recruiting in Salt Lake City, UT. Additional positions are available in Passaic and Paterson, NJ and Atlanta, GA (for these states, apply at https://z.umn.edu/datacollector or https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/369159).
This position is an hourly temp casual position with hours that ebb and flow with the needs of data collection for the IGDI Lab. Our work focuses on assessment and data‑based decision‑making within a multi‑tiered system of support for English‑ and Spanish‑speaking children ranging from 3‑6 years of age.
We’re currently hiring for our I‑SPEAK project (Interactive Storybook Platform for the Equitable Assessment of Knowledge). This assessment leverages the value of storytelling to provide a culturally and linguistically responsive and highly engaging assessment experience for preschool children. I‑SPEAK was built using group‑specific design. The assessment includes three English stories (each centering African American/Black children, Latine children, or children experiencing economic hardship) and a Spanish story centering Spanish‑speaking children. We’re currently hiring data collectors who can administer English assessments.
The position requires an interest in and knowledge of early childhood assessment. This data collection position includes training on assessments and interaction with young children to collect data. Data collectors will travel to early childhood classrooms and use iPads to assess children. Once hired, all data collectors will be trained on all assessments and fidelity procedures and are required to achieve 90% fidelity before they are allowed to enter the classroom for live testing. After completing training, data collectors are required to test children, record the data, and report updates to the research team.
This position is based in‑person. Positions will be available in Atlanta, GA; Salt Lake City, UT; Passaic, NJ; and Paterson, NJ. The work schedule is temporary in nature, meaning the employee is limited to 67 days of work in a calendar year. It can also be casual in nature, meaning the employee can work 14 or fewer hours per week. A set number of hours are not guaranteed each week. Employees working in this position are paid an hourly rate; temporary and casual employees are not eligible for retirement plans, health insurance, vacation, sick leave, or the Regents Scholarship.
Job Responsibilities
Travel to school and childcare sites and collect assessment data with preschool children
Document all assessment scores
Transfer data each session by recording progress in a tracking spreadsheet
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Some high school or 2 years work experience
Experience working with preschool and/or elementary‑age children
Ability to communicate with supervisor and team members over email, phone, and/or videoconference
Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.
Reliable transportation for travel to school and childcare sites.
Ability to work during school hours (short shifts generally between the hours of 8am‑3pm M‑F).
Preferred Qualifications
Lived experiences that align with project goals
Demonstrated strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to take initiative and be self‑directed
Experience in classroom settings and/or working with children one‑on‑one
Experience with data collection
Demonstrated excellent data entry skills
Pay and Benefits Pay Range: The salary range for this position is $20‑$26 per hour. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity within the department.
Time Appointment: Part‑Time
How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please go to https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/369159, click the Apply button and follow the instructions.
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