Project OPAL - Early Childhood Assessor/Interventionist - Florida Center for Reading Research ([...]

Overview 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 implementing a 12-week phonemic awareness intervention. 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 Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Experience working with children ages 4-6 Preferred Qualifications 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. Other Information The position is part of Project OPAL and involves field work from August 2026 through May 2027. Hiring and paid training will begin in June/July 2026. This is a temporary OPS position and may require a criminal history background check. Work will be conducted across the specified counties in Georgia and Florida. Applicants may reside within 50 miles of any listed counties. Equal Employment Opportunity FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida State University