CLASS Classroom Observer

teachstone; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Teachstone in the United States is seeking qualified independent contractors to provide project-based Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) observation services in support of client engagements for our educational programs.

Preferred contractors hold CLASS certification and reliability; travel within an agreed geographic radius may be required. Engagements are project-based with no guarantee of ongoing work.

Qualifications

• BA in a relevant field preferred (Child Development or Education).
• Coursework in early childhood education and/or classroom experience preferred.
• Prior experience using the CLASS tool to conduct live observations preferred.
• Prior experience conducting observations or administering assessments in school settings.

Responsibilities

• Submit completed observation deliverables, including online data entry, within project-specified deadlines.
• Maintain professional and courteous communication with client site personnel while performing accepted assignments.
• Use designated project communication, deliverable submission, and invoicing tools as reasonably necessary for accepted assignments.
• Participate in project orientation regarding client requirements, deliverable expectations, platform access, and administrative processes.

Skills

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Observation experience

Education

BA in Child Development or Education

Early childhood coursework

Tools

CLASS tool

Online data entry platforms

Job description

Teachstone Overview

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, and 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.

Teachstone engages qualified independent contractors to provide project-based observation services in support of client needs.

Project Overview

Teachstone is seeking qualified independent contractors to provide supplemental project-based Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) observation services in support of specific client engagements for our client, DFSS, in Infant, Toddler, and Pre-Kindergarten classrooms, subject to project needs and contractor availability.

Preferred contractors will hold current CLASS certification and reliability for the applicable age level. Contractors who do not currently hold required certification may be considered only if certification requirements are satisfied before services begin, as approved by Teachstone. Contractors are responsible for maintaining any required CLASS certification or reliability status during the engagement and for meeting applicable project quality requirements.

Qualified contractors should demonstrate professional communication, attention to detail, and experience providing observation or assessment-related services in educational settings. Observation assignments may require travel within an agreed geographic radius, and contractors are responsible for arranging their own transportation.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an independent contractor opportunity. It is not an employment position. Engagements are project-based, and there is no guarantee of assignments, hours, or ongoing work. This engagement is limited to the specified project term and does not create any expectation of renewal, continuation, or future engagement.

Scope of Services

Project Availability and Assignment Acceptance

• Contractors may be offered observation assignments within an agreed geographic area. Contractors may accept or decline assignments based on their availability, subject to project needs and applicable deadlines.
• Participate in project orientation regarding client requirements, deliverable expectations, platform access, and administrative processes before accepting assignments.
• Participate in reasonable project coordination communications as needed to confirm assignment logistics, deliverable requirements, and project updates.
• Submit agreed deliverables, including required data entry and post-observation documentation, within project-specified deadlines.

Certification, Fidelity, and Data Collection

• Current Pre-K 2nd Edition, Toddler, and/or Infant CLASS certification is preferred. If certification is required for a specific project, the contractor must satisfy applicable certification requirements before performing services.
• Maintain required reliability standards and complete quality assurance steps required by applicable CLASS standards, client contracts, or regulatory requirements to confirm deliverable consistency and data integrity.
• Submit completed observation deliverables, including online data entry, within the applicable project deadline.
• Provide services consistent with applicable CLASS standards, client requirements, and project deliverable specifications.
• Maintain professional and courteous communication with client site personnel while performing accepted assignments.
• Use designated project communication, deliverable submission, and invoicing tools as reasonably necessary for accepted assignments. Any platform orientation will be limited to access, submission, and administrative processes.

Preferred Contractor Qualifications

• B.A. degree in a relevant field, Child Development or Education preferred
• Coursework in early childhood education and/or classroom experience preferred
• Prior experience using the CLASS tool to conduct live observations is preferred
• Prior experience conducting observations or administering assessments in school settings
• Experience