Our partner is seeking a
CLASS Specialist in Austin, TX, to support CLASS-based professional development and training services for educational programs serving Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers.
Responsibilities:
- Train and provide ongoing support to participants and clients delivering programs
- Deliver and contribute to observer support programs/services (e.g., reliability support, calibration, double coding)
- Collaborate with other CLASS Specialists to ensure quality service implementation
- Guide and collaborate with clients on multi-layered contracts
- Build relationships with leaders to foster high-quality interactions
- Support planning and coordinate service implementation
- Enter and maintain data reflecting provided services
- Collaborate across departments for seamless service implementation
- Contribute to program materials development and revision to meet client needs
- Achieve and maintain certification and reliability for assigned CLASS tool age levels
- Serve as a subject-matter expert for internal teams
- Perform other duties as needed to support the organization
Requirements
- Certified CLASS Observer
- Master's degree (or higher) in education or related field
- 3+ years of professional experience in education
- Experience in providing professional development and support to education professionals
- Knowledge of current trends in early childhood education research and practice
- Team player with problem-solving abilities and creativity in responding to challenges
- Ability to provide both directive and supportive feedback
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven training, coaching, and facilitation skills
- Proficiency in technology use, including Google Suites, Canvas, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other Microsoft Programs
- Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time, including nights and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K classrooms
- Knowledge of child development and best practices in Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K classrooms
- Experience working on military bases
- CLASS Observer certification in Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K tools
Benefits
Our partner is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. They provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.
