Education Research Assistant, Assessor (Preschool/Kindergarten in Charlotte, NC)

SRI Education is committed to bringing rigorous research and evaluation data to bear on important educational policy and practice decisions that ultimately benefit practitioners, students, and families. They are seeking temporary, part-time research assistants to conduct assessments and observations with preschool and kindergarten children. The role involves conducting direct child assessments and observations, scheduling data collection activities, and entering data into a web-based database. Responsibilities Attend up to six training days in February and March 2026 to prepare for data collection responsibilities Conduct direct child assessments and observations during the spring data collection period (March-May 2026) Communicate with SRI project manager and teachers to schedule data collection activities Enter data into a web-based database Must be willing and able to travel in-person to school sites and conduct assessments 1:1 with students Skills Some undergraduate coursework in psychology, education, social work or early childhood Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills Experience working with children (e.g., as a teacher or assistant teacher in an elementary school, conducting assessments with children, working in after-school programs) Access to a car or reliable transportation, as data collectors are expected to drive to participating schools Access to a computer/digital device and reliable internet Willingness to complete all security measures and training required by the study Morning & early afternoon availability (8am-1pm) at least three days a week, Monday through Friday Experience with research (conducting observations, assessments) Proficiency or fluency in Spanish Benefits SRI has a competitive benefits package Company Overview An independent non-profit institute headquartered in Silicon Valley, SRI is a global leader in research and development. It was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship SRI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 29 in 2025, 12 in 2024, 17 in 2023, 24 in 2022, 13 in 2021, 17 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.