CLASS Specialist

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:

CLASS Specialists are charged with supporting and delivering a variety of CLASS-based professional development and training services.

Role Responsibilities:

• Train and provide ongoing support to participants/clients as they deliver Teachstone’s programs.
• Deliver and contribute to observer support programs/services (e.g., calibration, double coding).
• Collaborate with other CLASS Specialists to ensure quality implementation of services.
• Contribute to the development and revision of program materials.
• Achieve and maintain reliability for all CLASS age-levels assigned.
• Other duties as needed to support Teachstone as the organization matures.

Service Delivery responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
Observation

• Intro to CLASS
• Train the Trainer
• CLASS Primer
• Instructional Support Strategies
• Feedback
• IS Essentials
• Coaching with MyTeachstone
• 1:1 Video Coaching (MTP)
• Group Coaching (MMCI)
• CLASS-Based Coaching (CBC)
• Reliability Support
• Live Coding
• Video Coding
• Live Calibrations
• Recorded Calibrations
• Advanced Calibrations
• Subject Matter Experts (SME)
• Conference Attendance
• Blog Writing
• Certification/Recertification
• Community Engagement

Role Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or higher) in education or related field.
• 5+ years professional experience in the field of education.
• Certified CLASS Observer
• Experience providing professional development and support to education professionals.
• Knowledge of current trends in early-childhood education research and practice.
• Team player who shares problem-solving responsibilities and offers creative responses to new challenges.
• Ability to translate research into practice.
• Ability to provide feedback that is both directive and supportive.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven training and facilitation skills.
• Adept use of technology.
• Candidates must be willing to conduct trainings in Eastern time zone (EST) hours.
• Up to 50-75% travel based on professional development support work loads.

Role Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual; Spanish and English

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: $62,100 - $73,000 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.