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Classroom Observer

Montgomery, AL

Approximate Dates
Week of March 22^nd
Week of April 26th

A social research company is hiring Preschool Classroom Observers in various states across the country for a study that investigates how preschool programs can most effectively support children’s social-emotional development. 

CLASSROOM OBSERVER POSITION
 

·        Conduct classroom observations using standardized assessment tools

·         Classroom Observers will work approximately 20- 30 hours per week

·         Classroom Observers will be paid at a rate of $26 an hour

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

·         BA/BS degree in psychology, early childhood education, child development, a related field or equivalent knowledge of early childhood education

·         Experience conducting standardized classroom observations in preschool classrooms

·         Strong interpersonal skills with both adults and preschool-age children

·         Access to reliable computer, web access and strong computer skills

·         Willingness to work in unfamiliar neighborhoods and school settings

·         Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable car and ability to travel throughout the Montgomery, AL district

·         Ability to work well independently and under the direction of project coordinators

·         Ability to work from approximately 8 am to 2 pm (20-30 hours/week) in March - April

·         Ability to attend a week-long paid training the week of March 15th

·         Ability to complete 20+ hours of pre-training study the week of March 8th

·         Able to travel to Classroom Observer Training Workshop

·         Classroom Observers must be able to reach and maintain reliability in administering observations

·         Must be very detail oriented, highly organize, able to follow standardized procedures and committed to the study

·         Must complete criminal background check

Preferred

·         Master’s degree in early childhood education, early intervention, educational psychology, developmental psychology, or related field.

·         Experience working at preschool environments

·         Experience conducting observations and assessments in an early childhood setting

·         Familiarity with the CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System)

·         Recent DOE security clearance (criminal history check) and TB test

If your background matches all of the “Required” qualifications, please send resume and contact information for three professional references to hsjobs@srmboulder.com by February 5, 2010.