Research Assessor
About the job
- A bachelor's degree (minimum) in education, psychology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, counseling, or a related field.
- Experience working with young children ages 3–6.
- Reliable personal transportation.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.
- English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) skills are preferred for New York City applicants.
- Complete required Human Subjects and human resources onboarding training before the first assessment window; this training is paid.
- Administer a standardized achievement assessment one-on-one with children ages 4–5 at participating early childhood education centers.
- Attend required training sessions on assessment administration and scoring.
- Travel to assigned early childhood education centers within the metropolitan area.
- Participate in two intensive assessment windows: baseline in September–October 2026 and follow-up in March–April 2027. Each window lasts approximately 2–3 weeks, with an expected 15–25 hours per week during active assessment periods.
- Current graduate students in education, psychology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, or counseling are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the company
Age of Learning creates education technology products for children, offering a subscription-based curriculum that supports early learning and K-12 education. Its flagship ABCmouse.com provides an interactive, multi-subject curriculum with activities that build reading and math skills for home and classroom use, while My Math Academy and My Reading Academy offer videos and adaptive challenges. The platform personalizes learning so activities adjust to each child’s progress and needs. The goal is to help kids accelerate early literacy and math skills with engaging, accessible digital experiences usable anywhere.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$531.5M
Headquarters
Glendale, California
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 28, 2026 teacher redesign lets assignments follow students home and drive family subscriptions.
- May 12, 2026 hires Cara Ely and Ariella Morik strengthen creative and partnerships execution.
- Jefferson County’s My Math Academy and My Reading Academy showed score gains, reinforcing sales claims.
What critics are saying
- Revelio Labs says headcount fell 29.5% from 2023 to 2026, signaling contraction.
- FTC’s 2020 ABCmouse settlement still burdens billing practices and twenty-year compliance oversight.
- Khan Academy Kids, Duolingo ABC, and free ABCmouse Basic compress pricing and retention.
What makes Age of Learning unique
- July 28, 2026 redesign gives ABCmouse for Teachers whole-class instruction mode.
- Age of Learning combines ABCmouse, My Math Academy, and My Reading Academy curricula.
- January 5, 2026 added free ABCmouse Basic, expanding reach beyond subscription-only rivals.
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Benefits
- 90% - 100% of health and welfare benefit premiums
- A 401(k) program with employer match
- 15 paid vacation days, 11 observed national paid holidays plus 9 sick days
- Our flexible work culture means 2 or more days in the office (hybrid) or 100% fully remote options available for most positions
- Team bonding events and a highly collaborative environment
- Access to our internal DEI Task Force that focuses on ensuring our products represent all children on a global scale
- Opportunities for professional growth through professional learning and development programs
- Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment in addition to an inclusive and supportive company culture