CLASS Classroom Observer (Bilingual Urdu, Farsi, ASL)

$250 - $325/Yr

Teachstone - Arlington, VA

- Entry Level

Arlington, VA

Publishing Industries

About the position

Teachstone was founded in 2008 to deliver the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) nationwide and around the globe. Developed through years of research, the CLASS observation tool measures the interactions between teachers and children, which have been shown to drive learning and lifelong achievement. Teachstone helps organizations conduct classroom observations and provides professional development so that teachers improve and children learn more. Our online subscription service, myTeachstone, simplifies CLASS implementation by combining observation data with a robust library of CLASS resources and professional development. At Teachstone, everything we do is about improving the ways teachers interact with their students. We train coaches and observers, build and deliver online support programs, design professional development - all of it grounded in one proven fact: the interactions teachers have with students have a lasting impact on their academic and developmental success. By helping educators describe, measure and improve their interactions and relationships with students, Teachstone is transforming education nationwide, one interaction at a time. Do you enjoy making a difference in a child's life, transforming education, and evolving learning? Come join Teachstone, the interaction company!

Responsibilities

• Conduct Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) observations in Infant, Toddler, and Pre-Kindergarten classrooms across the State of Virginia.
• Keep CLASS certification current throughout the project and complete ongoing calibration as directed by project leadership.
• Be available to conduct on-site observations within a 60-mile radius at least three to four days per week between October 2024 and May 2025.
• Complete data entry within 24 hours and other post-observation requirements as defined by project protocols.
• Participate successfully in ongoing calibrations, peer codes, and fidelity checks as directed by project leadership.
• Interact with school administration, office staff, and teachers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Use online communication and invoicing tools such as Slack and Bill.com.

Requirements

• Current Pre-K, Toddler, and Infant CLASS tool certification OR willingness to attend a virtual summer training and pass online certification test(s).
• B.A. degree in relevant field, Child development or Education preferred.
• Coursework in early childhood education and/or classroom experience preferred.
• Experience using the CLASS tool to conduct live observations preferred.
• Experience conducting observations or administering assessments in school settings.
• Experience in quantitative or qualitative data collection.
• Fluent in English and Urdu, Farsi, or ASL.
• Excellent attention to detail, punctuality, and organization.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion and commitment to education and education research.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in early childhood education settings.
• Experience with online data entry and communication tools.

Benefits

• Compensation: $250-$325 per day.