Seeking RA for Pre-K Curriculum Evaluation - Baltimore

The Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention at the University of Maryland College Park (UMD), is seeking part-time, hourly research assistants (RAs) to work on a project to evaluate the efficacy of the Children Study Their World (CSW) pre-k curriculum.  RAs would be part of a busy and thriving research-to-practice team at UMD.  This position is ideal for individuals interested in working with young children; have the ability to administer standardized assessments (training provided), conduct classroom observations (training provided), and is particularly reliable and detail-oriented.

Must be available to work at least 1-2 days per week during school hours in and around Baltimore City.   

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT | Research Assistant for Evaluation of the Children Study

Their World Pre-K Curriculum

Overview: The Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention at the University
of Maryland College Park (UMD), is seeking part-time, hourly research assistants
(RAs) to work on a project to evaluate the efficacy of the Children Study Their World
(CSW) pre-k curriculum. RAs would be part of a busy and thriving research-to-practice
team at UMD. This position is ideal for young professionals or current students wanting
to work with children and teachers and/or seeking to attend graduate school at a later
point.

Responsibilities: The RA duties for this position are primarily related to data
collection for the evaluation of the curriculum. Specifically, RAs will administer a
series of assessments to pre-k students, conduct classroom observations, and
complete data entry. Although the project is housed at UMD, College Park, data
collection occurs in Head Start classrooms in and around Baltimore City. Given that
the data collection occurs in different schools, ideally, candidates will have access to a
car. Carpooling is a possibility. Mandatory training takes place in September and
October.

Qualifications:
● Major in education, child development, family science, psychology, or a related
discipline preferred.
● Some experience working with young children.
● Early-childhood assessment experience is a plus, but not required.
● Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills are required.
● Availability during school hours at least 1-2 days a week

How to Apply: Please send the following in one pdf file to Christina Budde
(cbudde@umd.edu)
● Resume or Curriculum Vita (CV).
● An unofficial transcript for any undergraduate or graduate work completed.
● Fall semester availability.

For best consideration, please submit your application by September 6, 2019.