CLASS Specialist (Austin, TX)

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.