Job Description

Do you enjoy making a difference in a child's life, transforming education, and evolving learning? Join Teachstone, the interaction company! 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.

The ideal candidate excels at customer service, has excellent people skills, thrives in an environment that emphasizes teamwork, and is driven to improve students' lives; this role may be for you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a CLASS DATA Collector to join our Live Observations team to conduct Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) observations in Infant, Toddler, and Pre-Kindergarten classrooms across the State of Virginia. Data collectors on the Classroom Assessment Scoring System must be trained and reliable, or willing to be trained and become reliable. Data Collectors must keep their CLASS certification current throughout the project and complete ongoing calibration as directed by project leadership. Some travel may be required.

PLEASE NOTE - FULL-TIME AND CONTRACT POSITIONS AVAILABLE

ROLE DESCRIPTION

AVAILABILITY:

● Be available to conduct morning observations at least three to five days per week between August 2022 and May 2023.

● Be available for mandatory project-specific training throughout the duration of the project. Project-specific training times and dates will be set during the course of the project.

● Participate in a weekly project check-in meeting. Throughout the project's duration, a weekly project check-in meeting will be scheduled.

● Perform ongoing fidelity checks as needed.

● Complete data entry and other post-observation work as defined by project leadership in a timely manner.

CERTIFICATION, FIDELITY, AND DATA COLLECTION:

● Current Pre-K, INFANT OR TODDLER CLASS tool certification OR willingness to attend a training and pass an online certification test

● Participate successfully in ongoing calibrations and fidelity checks as directed by project leadership.

● Complete FOUR cycles of CLASS Pre-K, INFANT OR TODDLER observations.

● Within 24 hours of each observation, complete post-observation work such as online data entry.

● Adhere strictly to all CLASS observation and project-specific protocols at all stages of the project, from training and certification to observation and data entry and record-keeping.

● 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 (training on specific platforms provided).

YOU BRING:

● B.A. degree in a 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, other languages are a plus

● Demonstrated attention to detail, punctuality, and organization

● Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

● Passion and commitment to education and education research

Teachstone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic data, political affiliation, or any other status protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture.

Company Description

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.