Part-Time Researcher, Education Solutions

Scholastic • Contract • Remote (Remote from New York, United States) • $46 - $55 / hour • 2d ago

Fast Facts

Join Scholastic as a part-time Researcher in the Education Solutions division to help shape the future of education through qualitative and quantitative research. This role allows you to work independently and collaboratively across various teams to translate research insights into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities: Conduct and facilitate qualitative and quantitative research, manage user recruitment, analyze results, and present findings to cross-functional teams to inform product design decisions.

Skills: 3-5 years of experience in qualitative user research, strong knowledge of UX design tools, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of the PreK-12 education market.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree focused on human behavior, design, or UX; experience in market research; knowledge of current Ed Tech best practices.

Location: This position is remote and available to candidates located in the United States, specifically New York.

Compensation: $46 - $55 / Hourly

Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Researcher, you’ll play a critical role in helping the Education Solutions division develop an informed approach to how its products will shape the future of education. You will work closely with the Director, Research and across different teams with diverse products, bringing an empathetic, curious mindset, and advocate for students, teachers, and education leaders, by using our research to help guide design and product decisions. The part-time researcher is scheduled to work 21 hours per week. This role may require up to 35 hours some weeks depending on departmental needs. This is a temporary, non-benefits-eligible position through May 31, 2026.

This role reports directly to the Director, Research in the Education Solutions group.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Independently facilitate qualitative and quantitative research, including remote and in-person user interviews, creating and managing surveys, and crafting and running unmoderated studies.
Contributing to all facets of research, including taking notes during interviews, providing analysis, creating insight videos/clips, coordinating and managing user recruitment, and making informed recommendations based on our insights.
Developing and presenting progress reports, requirements, documentation and presentations that synthesize research in compelling and inspiring ways.
Translating insights into actions and requirements to help define project scope, goals and deliverables.
Creating and presenting actionable research insights to cross-functional teams in creative and effective ways.

About Scholastic

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

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Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a focus on human behavior, design, or UX (or equivalent professional experience).
3-5 years of direct experience in qualitative user research.
Experience in market research preferred.
Work experience in the PreK-12 education market and understanding of the PreK-12 ed tech market/landscape.
Understanding of current Ed Tech best practices and have a strong knowledge of Universal Design for Learning.
Strong knowledge of qualitative research and design tools, such as UserZoom/UserTesting, Qualtrics, and Figma.
Up-to-date knowledge of research and UX standards, best practices, and emerging trends and technologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (i.e. storytelling and documentation) to bring teammates, cross-functional colleagues, and stakeholders together.
Effective time management skills.
Able to work effectively whether remote or in-office.

Time Type:

Part time

Job Type:

Temporary

Job Family Group:

Temp Employee

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Hourly Rate: 46.00 - 55.00

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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