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Job description
Company Overview:
Do you enjoy making a difference in a child's life, transforming education, and evolving learning? Come 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.
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.
Role Overview:
Teachstone is looking for a creative and organized collaborator to join the Observation Services team as a CLASS Observation Specialist. You are someone who possesses excellent customer service and people skills, a high attention to detail, and enjoys working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Daily responsibilities include conducting CLASS observations (in-person, remote live, and/or video), completing audits of CLASS data and written feedback reports, providing reliability support for CLASS observers, and conducting CLASS training on various age levels. This role may require up to 75% travel within the region assigned and may require overnight travel and/or weekend travel.
Role Responsibilities:
Provide CLASS reliability support to CLASS observers
Conduct CLASS Observation Trainings for contracted observers serving the Observation Services Team
Develop and support strong working relationships with observers and other team members
Support with CLASS written feedback audits
Conduct in-person and video CLASS observations, including post-observation data entry
Complete ongoing fidelity checks, including calibrations
Work collaboratively with the Director, Observation Services Managers, and other project team staff, as needed, to support consistent service delivery and achieve project goals and department KPI's
Assist project team with day-of site communications (emails and phone calls), by serving as liaison between sites and project team
Document efficiencies for conducting observations
Support various observation projects simultaneously
Other duties as assigned
Role Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, Child Development or Education preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong Knowledge of and experience with the CLASS methodology required
CLASS certification in Pre-K, Infant & Toddler tools
Experience in presenting educational materials and/or facilitating training for adults preferred
Excellent Excel and Google Sheet skills; proficient in using standard Google office software such as Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, and presentations
Fluency in English and Spanish required
Excellent interpersonal skills, including a professional and diplomatic demeanor
Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and listening
Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities and changing expectations
Enjoy working in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, team-based environment
Think at both a big-picture and detailed level
Experience with Learning Management Systems (i.e, Canvas) is a plus
Comfortable working in person, in the cloud, etc.
Role Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of and experience with the CLASS methodology
Multilingual
Experience with Slack, Google Mail, AirTable, Asana, and Toggl
What We Offer:
Fair, Competitive Pay: We ensure equal pay for equal work, using consistent salary bands based on market benchmarks, reviewed annually. Prior salaries, negotiation skills, or fear of conflict don't influence your pay.
Salary Range: $54,000 determined by your experience, skills and internal equity.
Comprehensive benefits: Medical/dental, 401(k), PTO, insurance, development opportunities. Details provided at offer. Eligibility depends on your role and employment status.
Ready to Make a Difference?
At Teachstone, we believe that every interaction shapes a brighter future. If you're passionate about transforming education and want to be part of a team that's committed to meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us create classrooms where every child thrives!
At Teachstone, we encourage all individuals to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value the different experiences and ideas our team members bring and believe they are essential to solving complex challenges and driving our mission forward.
Worksite address
virginia beach, VA, 23450, US
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