Child Assessor (Research Assistant)

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) seeks applications for a part-time (approx. 20 hours per week) temporary hourly positions to administer standardized assessments to preschool and kindergarten children.  The assessments are part of a large, multi-state early intervention project aiming to enhance young children’s math skills.  This position offers a great opportunity to gain valuable child assessment skills and experience with standardized child measures.  Training and certification on the assessment instruments will occur in late March or early April.  Assessments will be conducted in schools located in Charlotte, NC area from late April through May. Successful applicants will be paid for their training, practice, certification, time spent conducting assessments, and other research activities.

Responsibilities 

• Attend trainings and subsequent practice sessions to learn the assessment instruments.

• Demonstrate the ability to administer each instrument without error by completing a certification process. 

• Administer assessments to children.

• Daily review of data for recording accuracy.

• Performing other research-related activities, as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Human Development & Family Science, Early Childhood Education, Education, Psychology or related field (willing to consider current seniors)

• Ability to pass criminal background check.

• Valid driver license.

• Access to a personal vehicle for transportation to the preschool sites. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Must be available to work in Charlotte, NC at least three mornings, Monday through Friday, per week late April through May.

• Willingness and ability to travel for instrument training