CLASS Observer & Trainer — Early Education Quality

Early Learning Coalition of Duval; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Early Learning Coalition of Duval seeks a CLASS Observer to conduct classroom observations using CLASS tools across infant, toddler and pre-K groups. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Director of Quality and Assessment and requires travel to early learning centers.

Responsibilities include scheduling observations, providing feedback, coordinating with other assessors, completing detailed reports and maintaining reliability through calibration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Sociology, Psychology or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in the early childhood field.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, complete, and provide feedback on CLASS observations for SR and VPK.
• Collaborate with other assessors to reach consensus on CLASS domains, dimensions, items and indicators.
• Complete detailed observation reports including CLASS scores.
• Remain reliable by completing calibration observations offered by Teachstone.
• Conduct trainings for prospective assessors including in-class training and field visits.
• Assist with overview trainings for directors and teachers on CLASS.
• Inform Director of Program Quality and Assessment about issues related to center observations.
• Assist with Guiding Stars 5.0 documentation review/validation and final star ratings.
• Assist with updating content on the ELC of Duval website.
• Attend and participate in required meetings, trainings and events.

Skills

Observation & assessment

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education / Sociology / Psychology

3–7 years experience in early childhood

Current CLASS Observer Certification

Pre K/Toddler/Infant CLASS Train-the-Trainer Certification

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

CLASS observation tools

Job description

Early Learning Coalition of Duval seeks a CLASS Observer to conduct classroom observations using CLASS tools across infant, toddler and pre-K groups. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Director of Quality and Assessment and requires travel to early learning centers.

Responsibilities include scheduling observations, providing feedback, coordinating with other assessors, completing detailed reports and maintaining reliability through calibration.