Part-Time Bilingual Child Assessor

On behalf of American Institutes for Research (AIR), Headway Workforce Solutions is seeking Part-Time Bilingual (Spanish/English) Child Assessors to work on a research study in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Part-Time Data Collectors will conduct assessments of children’s math and language skills with children ages 2-3 years old. 

American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a behavioral and social science research organization. AIR’s overriding goal is to use the best science available to bring the most effective ideas and approaches to enhancing everyday life. 

Individuals who have experience working with young children are encouraged to apply, especially retired teachers and substitute teachers. Pay for this position begins at $26 per hour but will vary based on experience. Mileage will be reimbursed at $.545 per mile.

Location Requirements: Applicants must live in North West Santa Clara County. Ideal Candidates should live within 15 miles of Mountain View on the Peninsula side.

As a Part-Time Bilingual Child Assessor, you will…

• Be fluently bilingual in Spanish (speak, read, and write), and pass a language certification
• Conduct standardized individual child assessments
• Work a flexible, variable schedule averaging between 10-20 hours per week for approximately 9 months from August 2018 through May 2019 during daytime hours
• Complete and return all assignments and assessment data according to required deadlines.
• Strictly adhere to AIR’s and the school district’s procedures to protect the privacy of children and families
• Maintain contact with AIR’s data collection coordinator and other project team members in a timely and professional manner

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in education, child development, psychology, or related field, or equivalent knowledge of early childhood education; Bachelor’s Degree preferred 
• Demonstrated experience working with young children in schools or child care settings, particularly working with toddler age, preschool and/or elementary school age children
• Familiarity with implementing standardized assessment procedures but is not required 
• Strong attention to detail and maintain organized computer-based files and records
• Ability to work well independently and under the direction of project coordinators
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 40 miles and/or 90 minutes regularly to reach assigned sites
• Have a valid driver’s license and personal reliable transportation to be used for business purposes
• Pass required background check and fingerprinting process prior to the start of training 

Training and Schedule

• Paid, in-person, mandatory training is scheduled for August 21st – August 23rd 2018 in San Mateo, CA
• Further employment is contingent upon successful completion of training and successfully passing a certification test
• Qualified candidates should be available to commit for the full length of the study

Physical Requirements

• Frequent local travel to respondent locations
• Be outside and exposed to all types of weather
• Be exposed to fumes and odors as might be expected in varied environments
• Communicate through speech and listening
• Read text verbatim from a notebook or computer screen
• Transport a laptop device, equipment, and materials weighing between 10-35 lbs depending on your assignment
• Stand, walk, climb stairs
• Kneeling, crouching, sitting on the floor 

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