Occasional Teacher Research Study Assistant (OTRSA-ON)Peterborough Area (Kawartha Pine Ridge District)
About Canadian Test Centre (CTC)
The Canadian Test Centre (CTC) is a Canadian-owned and operated educational assessment service and publisher. Since 1980, CTC has acquired broad experience in publishing, project management, and large-scale management and reporting. CTC has provided educational assessment services at the federal, provincial, and district levels, as well as to colleges in both the public and private sectors. Our newest Canadian curriculum-based online assessment is the fifth edition of the Canadian Achievement Test (CAT5).
In partnership with the University of Alberta, CTC is currently conducting a research study called “How Useful Teachers Find Student Mathematics Needs Information,” which aims to determine how useful Grades 1-12 teachers find a report that lists the top four areas in the curriculum where their students demonstrate the greatest need and strength, and a report that summarizes their students’ productive dispositions towards mathematics.
Job Overview
We are seeking dedicated Qualified Occasional Teachers to support our research initiative as Occasional Teacher Research Study Assistants. Reporting to the Educational Research Supervisor, the Occasional Teacher will act as the on-site research assistant to support students during the study period. The Occasional Teacher will travel to participating schools in the Peterborough Area (Kawartha Pine Ridge District) during school hours, collect student assent in person, and administer the Mathematics Productive Disposition Questionnaire and online Mathematics assessment.
Newly graduated and qualified teachers are welcome to apply – certification and membership in good standing are required at the time of application to be considered.
Responsibilities
- Travel to participating schools to provide information to students about the research study, collect and secure student assent and parent consent forms in person, and mail the forms to the University of Alberta after study completion.
- Set up or prepare the devices and assist students in accessing the online productive disposition questionnaire and secure browser application for testing.
- Instruct, monitor, and/or guide students as needed during the online test administration and submission of both the questionnaire and assessment.
- Utilize classroom management strategies as required.
- Troubleshoot and quickly resolve any technical issues on the devices or the application during the administration.
- Communicate and report all problems to the Research supervisor.
- Track any technical issues and summarize the test day using Google Sheets.
- Training is required and will be provided before entering the schools.
Requirements
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent.
- Must hold an active Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certificate in good standing (A copy of your certificate and all relevant documents will be required.)
- A valid VSC police check
- K-12 teaching experience is an asset.
- Experience working with young children in group settings is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and observation skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Experience using Google Workspace is preferred.
- Experience with and/or ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot technical issues on various school devices (e.g. iPads, Windows, Mac, Chromebooks) is an asset.
- Experience with and/or knowledge of online assessments is preferred.
- Must have access to your own device (laptop or tablet) for test monitoring and tracking data.
- Must have access to your own vehicle with proper insurance coverage required for travelling across schools.
Pay: $290/day
- Plus mileage reimbursement
Contract: (looking for availability this Fall 2026 and Spring 2027)
- Work will be assigned as needed; candidates are free to have other work, but flexibility is required
- Days and times will depend on classroom participation in our study (you may not be scheduled every day as a result)
Please follow these steps to apply:
- Complete the following form: https://forms.gle/1bLD5KZ7UVZKC7ax9
- Submit the following documents via email with the subject line “OTRSA-ON (Kawartha Pine Ridge) job application - Your name” to Lisa Chan, [email protected].
- Resume and cover letter in PDF format, no more than 3 pages total, with the following file name: “First name_Last Name_OTRSA_ON”
- Attach a copy of your relevant Teaching certification and police check, including your full name in the file name.
While all applicants are encouraged to apply, only those shortlisted will be contacted for further consideration. Applications with attached copies of their required documents will be prioritized.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2-3 months
Pay: Up to $290.00 per day
Benefits:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Ontario College of Teachers certificate in good standing (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
