Description

Spring 2022 Spanish Bilingual Research Assistant for Pre-K for All New York University: NYU - NY: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and

Human Development: Office of Research: Institute of Human Development and Social Change

Location

New York, NY

Open Date

Jan 20, 2022

Deadline

Feb 18, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Strengthening the Architecture for High Quality Universal Pre-K research study at New York University is seeking individuals to support recruitment efforts and data collection efforts in the spring of 2022. The project is being led by Dr. Pamela Morris and Dr. Elise Cappella, and it aims to evaluate how professional supports given to preschool teachers are: 1) improving teachers' classroom practices and 2) fostering children's academic and social-emotional development. Notably, the project is being conducted in the context of New York City's Pre-K for All initiative, a nationally-recognized effort to provide high-quality preschool opportunities to every child in the city. The research project ultimately aims to contribute to education scholarship and to provide New York City's policy leaders with valuable data that will help them strengthen preschool programming across the city.

By working as a research assistant (RA), you will have the opportunity to engage directly in the recruitment and data collection efforts for this project. Here is what the spring position will entail:

Throughout the spring: RAs will provide partnered pre-K sites with electronic and paper parent consent forms, present to parents about research participation (virtually and in-person) and obtain informed parent consent by walking parents through our form.

Late spring: Upon passing certification requirements, RAs will conduct tablet-based assessments with pre-K children in classrooms across New York City, contributing directly to valid and reliable data collection efforts.

RAs will record all correspondence and meetings with pre-K staff and families using Google Drive applications and REDCap. RAs will and meet regularly with NYU project staff and will be given regular feedback on their performance. At the end of the spring, project management will provide a comprehensive performance review. This position is a short-term, part-time opportunity (between 12-20 hours per week), though the exact hours can be discussed on an individual basis. RAs must be available at least three mornings during the business week. This position will span mid-February through June.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills:

Spanish fluency: ability to conduct research assessments in Spanish with children

Candidates should have received or be working toward a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (psychology, education, sociology, or related field)

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Ability to explain social science research to a variety of audiences

Ability to work with an Android tablet and troubleshoot technological problems

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Google Suite, especially Google Sheets

Demonstrated interest or experience in social science research

Experience working with children in a school, research, or tutoring setting, a plus

Commitment and Duration:

Commit to working approximately 3 days per week during the recruit ment and data collection period (mid-February through June) from 8am-3pm

Must be willing to travel within the 5 boroughs and make in-person visits to pre-K sites

Must be willing to undergo a background check through the NYC Department of Education, or provide proof of previous fingerprint clearance to work in NYC Department of Education schools

Attend a virtual training (exact dates and times TBD)

Must pass certification requirements to conduct child assessments. Certification process includes tasks to present ability to accurately conduct child assessments.

Comply with all COVID safety, data security and confidentiality requirements

Compensation:

The pay rate is $21.50 per hour, or commensurate with experience. This part- time position represents a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to engage in research and be an essential part of an effort to strengthen New York City's historic Pre-K for All program.

Application Instructions

To Apply:

Please submit a resume or CV and cover letter that includes contact information for three references through interfolio.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Jessica Young at jessica.young@nyu.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and on a rolling basis. For best consideration, please apply before Monday, 02/07.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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