Remote Tester​/Proctor

About Open Ed

At Open Ed, we’re opening the world to every learner. With over 100,000 students served and growing rapidly, families trust us as a partner to the most precious thing in their lives, their children. Our vision: a future where education is no longer constrained by geography, rigid models, or outdated systems. Our mission: to give every student a customized, world-class education and resources, empowering families and opening millions of doors for learners across the country.

Culture at Open Ed is intentional. It’s defined by what we promote—and what we tolerate. Our latest eNPS (employee net promoter score) of 70 places Open Ed in the top .1% of technology companies. Our values aren't just words; they are non-negotiable principles that guide every decision:

• Customer First – Obsessed with delivering value; we fight tirelessly for our learners and families.
• Hard Choices, Easy Life – Face challenges directly, swiftly, and transparently.
• I Did >
  We Should – Action over theory; bring experiments, not just opinions.
• Learn Out Loud – Share your growth openly; feedback is a gift, ego is the enemy.
• Prioritize Ruthlessly – Excellence in the few critical areas over mediocrity everywhere.
• Fast AND World Class – Speed doesn’t compromise quality.
• Strong Opinions, Weakly Held – Advocate passionately, adjust readily.
• Make Others Famous – Elevate your colleagues, partners, and community.

Open Ed Proctors and Test Administrators (“Testers”) support the high-quality delivery of K–12 assessment events across multiple states. This is a student- and family-facing role and serves as a professional representative of Open Ed during live assessment sessions.

This role is ideal for current or former teachers, school staff, and education professionals who are comfortable working with students, following testing protocols, and supporting academic assessments in a virtual environment. This is a remote, part to full-time role (depending on testing season capacity).

Employment Structure:
This role is employed through our staffing partner, Kelly Services. While your day-to-day work will support Open Ed's testing programs and you'll collaborate closely with our team, Kelly Services serves as the employer of record for payroll, onboarding, and employment administration.

Responsibilities include either:

• Administering assessments directly (often 1:1) as a Tester, or
• Supervising and supporting testing sessions as a Proctor

The role also includes pre-assessment orientations and post-assessment record-keeping and data support.

Open Ed assessment events occur throughout the school year, with testing windows varying by district and state. Priority scheduling (typically between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, based on state time zones) is generally given to Proctors/Testers who commit to 25 or more testing hours per week during active testing windows.

• Support a positive, calm, and professional virtual testing experience
• Consistently follow assessment scripts and test administration protocols
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students and families
• Contribute to accurate and timely data collection
• Maintain a quiet, professional testing environment
• Complete all required training, orientation, and certification prior to testing
• Comfort using Zoom or Google Meet and navigating digital tools
• Access to a computer with camera capabilities for video conferencing

• Monitor assessment sessions without administering the test directly
• Track student attendance, participation, and completion
• Provide live session support as needed
• Help students remain focused and on task
• Manage students and testers in virtual breakout rooms
• Assist with session data collection and record keeping

• Administer assessments to students (typically 1:1)
• Access to two devices, one of which must support touchscreen or live scoring
• Successfully complete a practice session with a Team Lead before working with students

• You enjoy working with K–12 students in a calm and professional manner
• You are reliable, punctual, and accountable for…