CLASS Third Party Verification Field Observer

The Arkansas Research Center (ARC) at the University of Central Arkansas is seeking twelve full-time Regional CLASS Observers to conduct independent observations as part of its statewide CLASS Third-Party Observation Verification project, conducted on behalf of the Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood. ARC has been engaged to conduct verification observations across all 75 Arkansas counties.

Observers are organized into six geographic service areas, with two observers assigned to each region. Candidates must indicate their preferred region at the time of application and must reside in that region. Positions vary in county coverage and travel demand:

Qualified candidates will hold active Teachstone CLASS Observer certification for both the Infant-Toddler 2.0 and Pre-K 2.0 tools and bring a minimum of five years of experience in early childhood education or a closely related field, including at least three years of direct professional experience in 0–5 classroom settings. Candidates may not hold existing coaching, professional development, or supervisory relationships with early childhood programs in their preferred regional service area.

This position is currently funded by the Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood, for July 1 through December 15 due to federal funding limitations. ADE-OEC will determine additional funding in the fall; the full twelve-month salary would be $75,000.