Job Details

Pay Range: Target Salary Range $45,000-48,000 per year

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Other

Travel: Required

For Best Consideration Date: August 21, 2026

Position Introduction:

The Early Childhood Education Institute (ECEI) is searching for a Bilingual Research Associate to join our team of researchers engaged in early childhood research-practice partnerships and longitudinal studies. Research Associates administer child assessments and classroom observations, conduct field-based research, and work with our CAP Tulsa and Educare projects, among others.

Representative Duties:

• Administers and scores standardized child assessments and classroom observations; maintain certification and reliability on all required tools.
• Conducts field-based research including site visits, interviews, focus groups, and classroom observations with children, families, educators, and administrators.
• Collects, enters, verifies, and manages quantitative and qualitative data following approved protocols; assists with maintaining well-organized and accurate data systems across digital and physical platforms.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with project staff, department staff and faculty, early childhood professionals, and community partners; actively participates in meetings and contributes to communication with stakeholders.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication, including presenting research to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of basic research methods, including collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Access, Qualtrics, and other research data management programs.
• Proficient with virtual meeting and collaboration platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams).
• Strong attention to detail in all aspects of data collection, entry, and reporting.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including occasional overnight trips.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially when working with young children, families, program staff, and community members.
• Ability to protect sensitive data and follow research ethics, especially with children and families.
• Must be fluent in Spanish.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child and Family Studies, Psychology, Education, or a related field
• 2 year of experience in research, early childhood education, or social services, which may include direct work with children, program evaluation, data collection, or support roles in academic or community-based research settings

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

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