Experienced Early Childhood Assessor
part-time•Birmingham
About this role
Experienced Early Childhood Assessors are responsible for:
- Traveling regularly to assigned Early Childhood Centers to conduct assessments with children who have parental permission to participate in the study
- Making in-person contact with selected preschool administrators, teachers, and children to discuss the study, answer questions, schedule assessments, and maintain participation
- Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires
- Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings
- Transmitting status updates and collected data as scheduled
- Assuming full and legal responsibility for use and care of project-issued equipment
- Safeguarding any issued equipment, or project materials against damage, loss, or theft and returning at the conclusion of the assignment or at supervisor's request
- Submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports
- Virtually attend scheduled meetings with other members of the project team
- Maintaining regular access to a reliable wireless internet connection in your home for project work
- Meeting weekly with supervisor via Zoom
- Working a flexible schedule, based on preschool center availability and assigned cases
- Independently manage workload of approximately 4 to 8 early childhood centers, visiting each at least twice
- Working with assigned staff at early childhood centers to determine logistics of child assessments
- Monitoring parental permission status for assigned children, document communications with center administrators, record updates related to scheduling and logistics and provide regular progress updates to field management
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Must possess High School Diploma or GED
- Possess effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills through speech and listening
- Fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking
- Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and certification with specific child assessments, including TOPEL, myIGIDs, HTKS, and REMA
- Experience working with RTI on school-based studies, particularly in preschool settings
- Experience conducting direct assessments with children, using measures such as the Research-based Early Math Assessment, Test of Preschool Early Literacy, or similar assessments
- Comfortable working in preschool settings in all types of neighborhoods
- Available for entire training and data collection period
- Able to successfully complete training and required assessment certification
- Must have a valid US driver's license and reliable personal automobile available for business use
- Comfortable using RTI issued tablet, laptop and other associated equipment
- Access to password-protected Wi-Fi connection for data transmissions and administrative responsibilities
- Able to keep project information confidential
- Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark
Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates
- Associate's degree
- Background in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or related field
- Certification in the Research-based Early Math Assessment (REMA)
- Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
- Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency
Other facts
Tech stack
Interpersonal Skills,Verbal Communication,Child Assessments,RTI Experience,Data Collection,Time Management,Confidentiality,Flexible Scheduling,Technical Proficiency,Logistics Coordination,Parent Communication,Assessment Certification,Preschool Experience,Problem Solving,Team Collaboration,Adaptability
About RTI International
RTI International is an independent scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems.
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Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Website: http://www.rti.org
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Industry: Research Services
Founding Year: 1958
What you'll do
- The Experienced Early Childhood Assessor is responsible for conducting assessments with children at Early Childhood Centers and managing logistics related to these assessments. They must also maintain communication with preschool staff and ensure the confidentiality of collected data.
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What does a Experienced Early Childhood Assessor do at RTI International?
As a Experienced Early Childhood Assessor at RTI International, you will: the Experienced Early Childhood Assessor is responsible for conducting assessments with children at Early Childhood Centers and managing logistics related to these assessments. They must also maintain communication with preschool staff and ensure the confidentiality of collected data..
Why join RTI International as a Experienced Early Childhood Assessor?
RTI International is a leading Research Services company.
Is the Experienced Early Childhood Assessor position at RTI International remote?
The Experienced Early Childhood Assessor position at RTI International is based in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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