CERTIFIED CLASS® OBSERVER (Orleans Parish)

About Agenda For Children, Inc.

Agenda for Children works to build a Louisiana where every child can thrive. We support children and families by expanding access to essential resources, promoting healthy development and a strong start in life through high-quality early education and care, and strengthening the people, organizations, and systems that support children. For over 40 years, Agenda for Children has worked to expand opportunity and support the well-being of Louisiana’s children and families. Our work is grounded in the vision of our founders, shaped by the lived experiences of those we serve, and driven by a commitment to building systems that empower children, families, and educators.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom observations on-site in early learning programs throughout Orleans Parish using the Teachstone CLASS® tool.
• Ensure timely arrival for scheduled observations.
• Communicate relevant classroom, teacher, and/or early learning center updates to the Agenda for Children Program Manager of Observations and Accountability.
• Complete all scheduled observations as assigned.
• Follow the CLASS® observation protocol as written in order to ensure observations are completed with full fidelity to the tool and network protocol.
• Participate in debriefing activities as requested.
• Coordinate with Agenda for Children to confirm the assigned observation schedule.
• Complete a score sheet and submit the scores online using both the Early Childhood (EC) Portal and the NOEEN Hub/Scheduler by the close within five business days of the observation.
• Submit debrief forms using the appropriate system within five business days of the observation.
• Provide all paper score sheets monthly as requested by NOEEN.
• Provide and update availability for observations in accordance with the scheduling process.
• Participate in up to four mandatory meetings per semester designed to ensure quality and collaborate on program updates.
• Participate in required calibration exercises twice annually, once per observation period.
• Complete professional development activities related to CLASS® reliability and observation quality, as agreed upon in the contract.

Qualifications And Education

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong attention to detail and writing skills.
• Maintain a reliable standing in the Teachstone CLASS® tool.
• Optional: Experience in early childhood and/or conducting assessments.
• Certified CLASS® Observers must calibrate through Teachstone prior to the start of each observation season to ensure that the observer is still in alignment with the tool.