The Data-Collector (Casual I) reports to the Project Director and is a hybrid position that requires in-person administration of science assessments for kindergarten and first grade students in their elementary school classrooms.We are seeking 5 part-time, Data-Collectors (Casual I) to work on a study for a federally funded project to examine how integrated science and literacy curricula affect early elementary students’ understanding of science both in the short term (over one school year) and long term (sustained over two academic years).  The Data-Collector (Casual I) will support kindergarten and 1st grade students as they complete self-administered tablet-based assessments in their elementary school classrooms. The candidate must have willingness, availability, and flexibility for travel. We are specifically looking for data collectors who are based in Wisconsin, Oregon, New York, California, and available during the following assessment data collection time periods: October-November 2026, May-June 2027, October-November 2027, and May-June 2028.The total number of expected work hours will vary dependent on the number of schools and classrooms within each study location but is expected to total between 100-200 hours per school year for a total of three school years. The data collector is expected to work approximately 15–20 hours per week during the October–November pre-test window and the May–June post-test period. Weekly hours will vary by study site and data collection schedule. Additional time may include remote training, reliability assessments, travel, tablet setup and testing, school-based assessment, and post-collection data management. Training and preparation activities will be scheduled flexibly around staff availability; school-based data collection will involve approximately two weeks of data collection, with up to six hours of assessment work per day during school hours.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.You will:       Participate in study orientation meeting and all data collection and study trainingsBecome a reliable assessment administratorUndergo required background checks and fingerprinting proceduresComplete required CITI research ethics courseTravel locally/regionally to and from elementary schools within data collection sites (Madison, Wisconsin; East Syracuse, New York; Portland, Oregon; San Juan, California)Travel costs (e.g. mileage) for up to a one-hour commuting distance will be reimbursedConduct assessments with kindergarten and first grade studentsComplete data entry and follow-up notes within 24 hours of data collectionCommunicate effectively with teachers and other school staff during the study about scheduled visits to classroomsFacilitate project teamwork by communicating effectively and engaging collaborativelyCoordinate and communicate with study team leaders to follow established data collection protocols, and to submit completed data collected in a timely fashionTroubleshoot potential technical difficulties during assessment administrationMaintain responsibility for the maintenance, safety, and set-up of the study’s assessment tablet technology and related accessoriesPotentially also conduct classroom observations of science activities in study locations 
