CLASS Classroom Observer
ExternalPrepare for this interview
EliteAI-generated questions, company research, and talking points tailored to this role
About the role
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 in Infant, Toddler, and Pre-Kindergarten classrooms across the State of Virginia, 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 between October 2026 and May 2027. 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, 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 assessment
Your Match
How well this role fits your profile.
Company Intel
What employees say
Worked at teachstone? Share your experience