Class Specialist

Summary

Join Teachstone as a CLASS Specialist and contribute to the delivery of CLASS-based professional development and training services. You will train and coach participants, delivering programs both virtually and in-person, requiring up to 75% travel. This full-time, exempt position demands expertise in early childhood education and proven training skills. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in education or a related field, 5+ years of experience, and CLASS Observer certification. Teachstone offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on education.

Requirements

• 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
• Experience using Google Suites, Canvas, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other Microsoft Programs
• Up to 50-75% travel based on professional development support work loads

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
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for other internal teams
• Achieve and maintain reliability for all CLASS age-levels assigned
• Other duties as needed to support Teachstone as the organization matures

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual; Spanish and English

Benefits

• 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: $69,000-$71,000
• Comprehensive benefits: We offer an inclusive benefits package to support your overall well-being. Eligibility depends on your role and employment status