Part-Time Job Search Research Assistant (Remote)
About Me: I’m a passionate K12 instructional leader with 20+ years of experience in school administration, coaching, teaching, and curriculum design. Currently, I’m managing a full-time leadership role and solo parenting a toddler while conducting a targeted job search. I’m seeking a sharp, organized research assistant to handle the legwork of finding and tracking job openings so I can focus on applying. What You’ll Do (1–2 hours/week):
- Search for current job openings in these categories:
- Middle/High School Social Studies or History teaching positions (Westchester and Rockland County public schools via OLAS)
- Independent schools within a 45-minute commute of Tarrytown, NY
- Learning & Development roles
- Education nonprofits and education policy organizations
- Verify postings are current and actively accepting applications
- Record key details for each live opening: organization, contact name, position title, posting date, application deadline, and link
- Deliver findings weekly via a shared Google Sheet
Who You Are:
- Detail-oriented and resourceful
- Comfortable navigating multiple job boards and organizational websites
- Reliable with strong organizational and communication skills
- Able to work independently and meet weekly deadlines
How to Apply: Send a brief note about your background and experience. Complete a sample search covering all listed categories and format your results in a simple spreadsheet. Spend about an hour on this task to demonstrate your skills. Please note: A completed sample search is required to be considered. Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable independently searching multiple job boards and organizational websites for current job postings? (Yes/No)
- Do you have experience organizing data in spreadsheets such as Google Sheets or Excel? (Yes/No)
- Can you commit to working approximately 1–2 hours per week on a regular schedule? (Yes/No)
- Are you detail-oriented and able to verify that job postings are active and up to date? (Yes/No)
- Do you have experience with or interest in K12 education or nonprofit sectors? (Optional, but helpful) (Yes/No)
Work Location: Remote