Research Fellow Position [Part-time] @ Boston University

Boston University is hiring a Research Fellow to be located in Multnomah County, Oregon to help provide technical support for teachers on how to collect video observation data in Preschool for All programs between February - June 2025. Paid (virtual) training will be provided. Positions are part-time and temporary. Schedules are flexible, but Research Fellow must be available during some school day hours to provide technical support. Research Fellow will be paid $25 per hour. 

Requirements:

Minimum 

• A Bachelor’s degree is required. 
• Access to reliable transportation is an essential function of this job. 

Preferred 

• Professional and personal experience with early childhood education settings, ethnic/racial minority children and/or being bilingual/bidialectal is a plus. Applicants from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Responsibilities:

• Recruit local preschools for video data collection through phone calls and email outreach. 
• Instruct teachers and site leaders on how to effectively record and upload videos to designated platforms. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for site leaders, teachers, and families regarding any questions or issues related to video recording and uploading. 
• Maintain regular contact with site leaders and coaches via phone, email, Zoom, or in-person meetings to ensure clear guidance is provided to teachers for video recording. 
• Ensure each site has the necessary video recording tools and that teachers have access to all required resources to produce high-quality videos. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to video recording and uploading. 
• Travel to local preschools to provide in-person guidance and technical support, ensuring teachers and site leaders are well-equipped to record and upload videos efficiently. 
• Track the number of videos recorded and uploaded at each site, ensuring all sites are actively collecting and submitting videos as needed. 
• Code videos using the ACSES Framework designed by Stephanie M. Curenton. 

To Apply: 

Please submit application materials in one PDF, and materials must include:

1.  Cover letter describing your interest, experience, fit with the position, and the days each week and number of hours you are available to work per week/over the data collection period
2.  Resume

3. Names and contact information for three references. 

   Email materials to “CEED Search Committee” at ceed@bu.edu and in the subject line indicate that you are applying for the “Multnomah Research Fellow” position. Interviews will begin in January 2025 and positions will remain open until filled.