Project OPAL - Early Childhood Assessor/Interventionist - Florida Center for Reading Research (...
- Employer
- Florida State University
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time:
Job ID: 62758
Department
Florida Center for Reading Research
Responsibilities- Administering standardized assessments
- Implementing a structured, research based small group intervention
- Maintaining accurate records and adhering to research protocols
- Coordinating with teachers and research staff to ensure effective implementation
- Traveling to assigned sites daily
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with children ages 4-6.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (e.g., Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Psychology)
- Previous teaching or classroom experience
- Experience working in a research based educational or child development setting
- Ideal candidates are dependable, personable, comfortable working independently in the field, and excited to make a positive impact in local communities.
The Florida Center for Reading Research is seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to serve as Early Childhood Assessors and Interventionists for Project OPAL. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the literacy development on pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children by administering assessments and implementation of a 12-week phonemic awareness intervention. Hiring and paid training will begin in June/July 2026, with field work running from August 2026 through May 2027. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in gaining hands-on field experience, contributing to meaningful community-based research, and working with a supportive project team throughout the school year.
Contact InfoFor additional information regarding this position please contact Karli Willis: kborowski@fcrr.org
University InformationOne of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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Starting at $14 - $18 per hour, commensurate with education and experience.
How To ApplyIf qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
This is an OPS/temporary job.
Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.
This position will be for 15-20 hours/week. Candidates should be available Monday through Friday between 8:00AM and 3:00PM, aligned with local school hours.
This position requires reliable transportation and willingness to travel to schools within your designated region on a daily basis.
Work will be performed in Lowndes and Brooks Counties, Georgia, and Walton, Washington, and Holmes Counties, Florida. Applicants may reside within 50 miles of any of the listed counties.
Equal Employment OpportunityFSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.
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Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.
With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the nation's Top 10 for Hispanic students.
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