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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Bronx, NY
Bronx, New York

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Part Time Observers Needed

Position Summary:

RTI International is seeking part time Classroom Observers for the Making Pre-K Count Study (MPC), sponsored by The Robin Hood Foundation. Observers will conduct classroom observations in New York City area preschools, including public school prekindergarten classrooms, Head Starts centers, and community child care centers. This position will offer an average of 30 hours per week from February to the end of May. Additional work may be available past May as part of future phases of this study. Candidates must be available to work daytime, weekday hours.

Job Requirements
  • Be available to work, on average, 25- 30 hours per week from February through May – training is in mid-February
  • Have reliable transportation, either with a personal vehicle or public transportation
  • Be willing to travel reasonable distances to reach assigned schools or centers
  • Have strong attention to detail
  • Be able to complete, organize, and safely store paperwork
  • Independently manage workload
  • Adhere to all project deadlines
  • Maintain accurate records of progress and administrative reports, and
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times.


Preferred Experience
  • Degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or related field
  • Experience in school-based studies, particularly preschool settings
  • Experience using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) or the Classroom Observation of Early Mathematics Environment and Teaching (COEMET) observational measures (preferred).


Training

Observers will receive paid training in person, tentatively scheduled for February 17-18 and February 22-27. Attendance at training is mandatory. Trainees must successfully complete training to continue employment on the project.


Pay rate starts at $20 per hour but will vary based on experience. Mileage reimbursed at $.56 per mile.

Headway is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer