Location: Nashville, TN, US
Employer Reference: 10006412
Company Description
Vanderbilt is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty!
At Vanderbilt University, our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through:
- Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt.
- Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
- Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
Job Description
Experience in an education and/or learning setting is required to be successful in the collection and assessment of the program’s data.
Please note that travel in and around Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky is required for this role and a valid drivers license is necessary to complete your appointments. Mileage is reimbursed.
Typical availability necessary to complete the assignments are based around normal school hours, especially mornings and early afternoons.
This role will work for an average of 20 hrs per week (this will fluctuate week to week).
Duties and Responsibilities
This position has two overarching responsibilities within this Peabody College of Education program: (1) data collection and (2) data processing. Data collection includes attending trainings for multiple data collection tools, conducting classroom observations, conducting direct child assessments, and attending weekly data collection meetings. Data processing includes tracking completed data, checking data for errors, entering collected data, and filing data. Additional as needed tasks may include preparing teacher/program surveys, dropping off or picking up teacher/program surveys, preparing training materials, or attending trainings to collect fidelity data.
Qualifications
- Experience in education is required (e.g., teaching, student teaching, substituting, professional childcare)
- Experience in early childhood/with young children is preferred
- Drivers license
Please note that finalists for the role will be required to complete a criminal background check and fingerprinting.