Research Coordinator Position @ University of Chicago, Connecticut Project, CT

The TMW Center develops, tests, and implements evidence-based interventions designed to promote very young children’s cognitive and social-emotional development, with a priority placed on that of children living in poverty. The TMW Center is partnering with the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) to conduct multi-year field research in Connecticut infant and toddler child care settings. The research will use a novel technology to support teachers and demonstrate how teachers’ language inputs in birth-to-3 child care settings lead to positive child outcomes. 

Responsibilities:

• Participant Outreach & Recruitment
• Implementation & Participant Support
• Research Support
• Assessments
• Partnership Building
• Project Support
• and Other Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Required:

• A college or university degree in related field
• Knowledge and skills developed through <2 years of work experience in a related job discipline

Preferred:

• Experience working with Connecticut OEC State-funded programs.
• Prior teaching and/or administrative experience within early childhood classroom settings (e.g., an accredited childcare center, Head Start Center, Pre-K, etc.).
• Experience in early childhood research or early education.
• Experience in a research lab or setting.

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