Educational Research Associate (Bilingual)

Position Introduction:

The Early Childhood Education Institute (ECEI) is searching for a Bilingual Research Associate to join our team of researchers engaged in early childhood research-practice partnerships and longitudinal studies. Research Associates administer child assessments and classroom observations conduct field-based research and work with our CAP Tulsa and Educare projects among others.

Representative Duties:

• Administers and scores standardized child assessments and classroom observations; maintain certification and reliability on all required tools.
• Conducts field-based research including site visits interviews focus groups and classroom observations with children families educators and administrators.
• Collects enters verifies and manages quantitative and qualitative data following approved protocols; assists with maintaining well-organized and accurate data systems across digital and physical platforms.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with project staff department staff and faculty early childhood professionals and community partners; actively participates in meetings and contributes to communication with stakeholders.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication including presenting research to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of basic research methods including collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel Access Qualtrics and other research data management programs.
• Proficient with virtual meeting and collaboration platforms (e.g. Zoom Teams).
• Strong attention to detail in all aspects of data collection entry and reporting.
• Willingness and ability to travel including occasional overnight trips.
• Strong interpersonal skills especially when working with young children families program staff and community members.
• Ability to protect sensitive data and follow research ethics especially with children and families.
• Must be fluent in Spanish.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Human Development Child and Family Studies Psychology Education or a related field
• 2 year of experience in research early childhood education or social services which may include direct work with children program evaluation data collection or support roles in academic or community-based research settings