Research Associate, Product & Efficacy Research

Job Overview:

At ExploreLearning, we believe every student can succeed in math and science and we develop research-driven, engaging, and effective learning solutions to help make that possible. You will contribute directly to building the evidence base behind ExploreLearning’s innovative products, supporting educators, school leaders, and decision-makers with trusted research insights.

We are seeking a Research Associate to join our growing team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Manager, Efficacy & Insights Research to execute day-to-day research activities, contribute to impactful studies, and ensure that research findings are accessible, actionable, and aligned with educational best practices and standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a proven background in education research, data analysis, and communication who is passionate about math and science learning and who is eager to grow in an applied, mission-driven research environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute quantitative and qualitative research studies that demonstrate the efficacy of ExploreLearning products.

• Prepare research reports, slide decks, executive summaries, and customer-facing communications in collaboration with marketing and sales enablement teams.

• Analyze large educational datasets using preferred statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Python).

• Support conference submissions and presentations to share efficacy research findings with broader audiences.

• Manage internal resources for research, including project tracking and research asset databases.

• Support the management and growth of ExploreLearning’s teacher research partnerships (our “Collab Crew”), including maintaining participant databases, coordinating with product teams to recruit for research studies, and assisting with ongoing communications such as surveys, newsletters, and email updates.

• Conduct classroom observations, teacher interviews, and/or survey analyses to enhance understanding of product usage and instructional impact.

• Stay up-to-date on math and science teaching standards (e.g., NGSS, Common Core) and best practices to inform research strategy and study designs.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Learning Sciences, STEM Education, Statistics, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and research experience.

• Proven knowledge of research methodology, program evaluation, and data analysis (quantitative and qualitative).

• Experience with statistical analysis tools (SPSS or R preferred)

• Hands-on experience managing and analyzing real-world education data.

• Skilled in writing research reports and creating effective presentations for internal and external audiences.

• Familiarity with math and science education standards and instructional best practices.

• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience working with educators or in education technology is a plus.

• Passion for using research to make a positive difference for teachers and students.

Why Work With Us?

In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, ExploreLearning offers an exciting and dynamic working environment in which creativity, teamwork and professional growth are valued and rewarded. Our award-winning online programs bring engaging and effective instructional strategies to K-12 classrooms around the world. Over the course of the last 20+ years, we’ve received numerous awards from some of the worlds most respected education organizations, and were recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia.

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit us online.

Remote First Work Environment 

Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.

If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role.

As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.