Experienced Early Childhood Assessor

Experienced Early Childhood Assessors are responsible for:

• Traveling regularly to assigned Early Childhood Centers to conduct assessments with children who have parental permission to participate in the study
• Making in-person contact with selected preschool administrators, teachers, and children to discuss the study, answer questions, schedule assessments, and maintain participation
• Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires
• Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings
• Transmitting status updates and collected data as scheduled
• Assuming full and legal responsibility for use and care of project-issued equipment
• Safeguarding any issued equipment, or project materials against damage, loss, or theft and returning at the conclusion of the assignment or at supervisor's request
• Submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports
• Virtually attend scheduled meetings with other members of the project team
• Maintaining regular access to a reliable wireless internet connection in your home for project work
• Meeting weekly with supervisor via Zoom
• Working a flexible schedule, based on preschool center availability and assigned cases
• Independently manage workload of approximately 4 to 8 early childhood centers, visiting each at least twice
• Working with assigned staff at early childhood centers to determine logistics of child assessments
• Monitoring parental permission status for assigned children, document communications with center administrators, record updates related to scheduling and logistics and provide regular progress updates to field management

Requirements:

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must possess High School Diploma or GED
• Possess effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills through speech and listening
• Fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and certification with specific child assessments, including TOPEL, myIGIDs, HTKS, and REMA
• Experience working with RTI on school-based studies, particularly in preschool settings
• Experience conducting direct assessments with children, using measures such as the Research-based Early Math Assessment, Test of Preschool Early Literacy, or similar assessments
• Comfortable working in preschool settings in all types of neighborhoods
• Available for entire training and data collection period
• Able to successfully complete training and required assessment certification
• Must have a valid US driver's license and reliable personal automobile available for business use
• Comfortable using RTI issued tablet, laptop and other associated equipment
• Access to password-protected Wi-Fi connection for data transmissions and administrative responsibilities
• Able to keep project information confidential
• Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates

• Associate's degree
• Background in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or related field
• Certification in the Research-based Early Math Assessment (REMA)
• Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
• Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency

Req Benefits: RTI International Field Employees receive: competitive compensation, flexible work schedule (offering great work/life balance), access to an employee discount program, and reimbursable travel time & mileage.

Compensation: $21 / hour

Additional Details : Anticipated Close Date: March 15, 2026