They say it can't be done. We're going to do it. But we need your help. Partnering with U.S. News and World Report, the National Council on Teacher Quality intends to evaluate the quality of every education school in the nation. For the first time, we will provide prospective teachers, principals, human resource personnel, and policy-makers national comparative information to use to make informed decisions about educator preparation. Our goal is to radically improve university-based teacher preparation in the U.S.
Through several nation-wide and state studies of the past several years, NCTQ has developed the methodology and standards to conduct this ground-breaking, large-scale study. We have, for example, standards that examine admissions requirements; subject matter preparation; preparation in effective reading and mathematics instruction; student teaching experiences; classroom management; and, how the programs evaluate themselves.
We are looking for several part-time analysts to join us in this effort. Although the positions are work-at-home, you must be located within the greater metropolitan D.C. region and be available for training and periodic meetings in our offices. You should be able to commit to 20 to 25 hours per week and strong preference will be given to candidates who can make a one-year commitment to the project. Pay is $20 per hour.
The first training will be offered in late August and analysts can begin work immediately after the training session or at any time until mid-September.
Analysts will be responsible for: collecting data from a variety of sources, including the web, course catalogs and contacts in teacher preparation programs; organizing and entering large amounts of data into NCTQ's database; and, making informed judgments about the content and quality of education programs.
The ideal candidate should: share NCTQ's drive to improve education in the U.S., particularly for disadvantaged students; have strong academic credentials; be highly organized, hardworking, persistent, analytical, and detail-oriented; have some experience and facility with office productivity (word-processing and spreadsheets) and web browsing software; and, have regular access to a computer with high-speed internet access.
To apply for a position, please send a cover letter and a resume to us at nctqillinois@nctq.org. In the e-mail subject line, please indicate "National Study Analyst." No phone calls, please. We are on a fast-track for hiring. You can expect to hear shortly after you contact us whether we would like you to take the first of two assessments that will allow us to evaluate your fit for the work. (Both assessments can be taken remotely.)
The National Council on Teacher Quality offers paid internships ($12/hr) for college students and paid fellowships ($15/hr) for college graduates. Our positions are quite substantive and interns and fellows form an integral component of our research team; positions generally last 3-6 months. Proficiency with Excel is crucial.
Applicants should have strong writing and analytic skills, the ability to juggle a variety of tasks, as well as the ability to work well both independently and with others. A desire to learn and receive constructive feedback to develop skills and knowledge about education policy.
To apply for a position please e-mail a resume and writing sample, along with a cover letter or e-mail explaining your interest and dates of availability in the body of the email, to info@nctq.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
