Education Researcher
, NY, United States
BrainPOP is an online K-12 educational solution that makes rigorous learning experiences accessible and engaging for all. Proven to raise academic achievement, BrainPOP has been a trusted resource to more than six million educators, and engages the hearts and challenged the minds of over 300 million learners worldwide.
BrainPOP provides endless opportunities for kids to take agency over their learning through playful, knowledge-building content and learner-driven projects, preparing them for success in the classroom and beyond.
We’re seeking an Education Researcher to join our newly formed Efficacy Team. This newly created position will report to the VP of Data and Prototyping. As the Education Researcher, you will be the primary contact leading efficacy and effectiveness studies with BrainPOP schools and districts, and help bring key results and insights back to the BrainPOP product teams. Your contribution to the Efficacy Team will impact learners across the world.
A Day in the Life
Running efficacy studies
Define research design with external evaluators and internal stakeholders, including thinking creatively and flexibly in how to operate studies in a remote learning world
Develop and foster relationships with school and district contacts
Arrange, coordinate, and/or lead necessary training and coaching with teachers
Build robust data collection and transfer systems with school partners
Complete needed IRB and district research protocols
Author relevant external-facing publications
Analyzing results to improve our product
Conduct implementation research at or in partnership with schools
Analyze multiple sources of data to develop key insights that drive product, implementation and training forward
Work with data scientists to integrate study results into assessment products
You Are
Enthusiastic about improving education for all students
Passionate about learning and always seek opportunities to expand your knowledge
An articulate communicator with strong academic writing skills
A team player with the time management and organizational skills to also work independently
A skilled multi-tasker who can manage multiple priorities with ease
A researcher with a strong inclination to make sure your work has a real impact on the world
On Your Resume
A PhD in Educational Research or a related field or a Master’s with a few years of relevant job experience
Experience with experimental design in educational settings
Strong understanding of multiple statistical methodologies used in effectiveness and efficacy studies
Proven record of successfully running educational research and/or efficacy studies with schools and districts
A basic familiarity with R or Python
Nice to Have
A background in qualitative research
Advanced familiarity with R or Python
Familiarity with psychometrics
Familiarity with embedded assessments, stealth assessment, or game-based assessments
Familiarity with measuring or studying non-cognitive skills
Life at BrainPOP
Our commitment to supporting and empowering teachers and students is reflected in our dedication to enhancing the lives of our employees, in and out of the office.
Our team is made up of educators, data scientists, published authors, engineers, artists, bakers, film buffs, cyclists, dual-citizens, and so much more. We value collaboration and learning from multiple perspectives.
Besides offering a comprehensive benefits package and putting an emphasis on work-life balance, we make it a point to integrate fun and play into the workplace.
We offer
Corporate Donation Matching
401K with a company match
ClassPass Corporate Membership
Friends & Family BrainPOP Subscription
Learning & Development Stipend
Company Performance Annual Bonus Plan
Equity Appreciation Plan
What we do today directly impacts how teachers teach, and students learn. We continue to be inspired because we can see the difference we’re making and we’re proud to be a creative, collaborative, always-teaching and always-learning community.
We believe that a diverse organization is a more effective organization. BrainPOP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Due to COVID-19, all BrainPOP employees will be working remotely through 2020.
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