Research Assessor (contract) - NY

About the role

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.

Age of Learning is conducting a randomized controlled trial examining the impact of ABCmouse 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.

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
• Each assessment window lasts approximately 2‑3 weeks; expect 15–25 hours per week during active assessment periods

Qualifications

• 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)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• English/Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) preferred for NYC applicants

Pay

• $30/hour for assessment and training time
• $15/hour for travel time
• Paid training provided
• Mileage reimbursed at the current IRS standard mileage rate

Benefits

Note: This is a contract‑based position. This role is not eligible for the corporate benefits package listed below.

• Age of Learning provides 91% of employee health and welfare benefits premiums and 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, and 16 paid volunteer hours per year
• 7 paid days for company‑wide year‑end closure (includes 3 observed paid holidays)