Teachstone Is Hiring A Classroom Observer

Join Teachstone® as a CLASS Classroom Observer! 🌟

Make a meaningful difference in early childhood education by observing and supporting teachers and children through our impactful classroom assessments.

Company Overview 🏫

Founded in 2008, Teachstone® is dedicated to advancing education worldwide through the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®). This research-based observation tool assesses interactions between teachers and children, which are proven to enhance learning and lifelong achievement. We provide classroom observations, professional development, and an online subscription service, myTeachstone, to help educators implement CLASS effectively.

Our mission is to improve teaching interactions, train coaches and observers, and create online support and professional growth programs—all grounded in our core belief: the quality of teacher-student interactions profoundly impacts student success. Join us in transforming education, one interaction at a time! 🚀

Do you enjoy making a difference in a child's life, transforming education, and evolving learning? Come join Teachstone, the interaction company!

Role Overview ✨

We are seeking passionate CLASS Classroom Observers to conduct observations in Pre-Kindergarten classrooms for the 2026 OSSE project. Observers should be certified or willing to train and become certified in the CLASS tool for their assigned age level. Maintaining certification and participating in calibration are required throughout the project.

This is a contract position with travel expectations of up to one hour each way for observations. Overnight travel is not required, but opportunities may arise.

Observation Locations 📍

• Washington, DC

Role Description & Availability 📅

Observers should:

• Be available to conduct 3-5 observations per week between January 2026 and June 2026.
• Attend mandatory project-specific training sessions, whose dates will be scheduled during the project.
• Participate in weekly check-in meetings throughout the project.
• Complete data entry and follow-up tasks promptly after each observation.

Certification, Fidelity & Data Collection ✅

• Hold current Pre-K CLASS certification or be willing to attend virtual training and pass an online test.
• Participate in ongoing calibration sessions as directed by project leadership.
• Complete post-observation data entry within 24 hours.
• Adhere to all observation protocols, from training and certification to data collection and record-keeping.
• Interact professionally with school staff and administrators.
• Use online tools such as Slack and Bill.com for communication and invoicing (training provided).

You Bring 💼

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Education, or a related field.
• Fluency in English, Spanish, French, Amharic, Hebrew, or Mandarin.
• Experience using the CLASS tool for live observations preferred.
• Experience conducting assessments or observations in school settings preferred.
• Experience with data collection (quantitative or qualitative).
• Strong attention to detail, punctuality, and organization skills.

Compensation 💰

Earn $300–350 per observation, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Ready to Make a Difference? 🚀

At Teachstone, we believe every interaction helps shape a brighter future. If you’re passionate about transforming education and dedicated to making a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help create classrooms where every child thrives! 🌟

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other protected characteristics. We value the diverse experiences and ideas our team members bring and believe they are essential to achieving our mission.