Contractor -EC Classroom Observer

*Independent Contractor: Early Childhood Classroom Observer Position*

AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation is seeking temporarily contracted Early Childhood Classroom Observers for the Baseline wave of its assessment program. AppleTree has established a reputation for supporting early childhood education across more than 20 states through research-driven programs and tools. Local and national organizations and agencies, as well as families and community members, have recognized the positive impact of our work on children’s development and later academic achievement. For more information, please visit us at everychildready.org .

POSITION DESCRIPTION: We are seeking independent contractors to serve as Early Childhood Classroom Observers for the Baseline observation window, commencing October 29th and ending November 20th, 2026. Observers will conduct classroom observations focused on improving classroom quality. Observations occur in the morning (approximately 7:45 am-12:30 pm).

**Observers will receive training on the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS PreK-3) Second Edition administration. Please be aware that CLASS PreK-3 training is NON-PAID . The training consists of two days of virtual instruction on the CLASS PreK-3 tool and one day of PAID logistics training.

• CLASS PreK-3 Training - Day 1 (Non-Paid)
• Thursday, October 22nd (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)
• CLASS PreK-3 Training - Day 2 (Non-Paid)
• Friday, October 23rd (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)
• Logistics Training - (virtual; PAID)
• Tuesday, October 27th (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)
• Please note, attending all days of training is mandatory. Failure to attend all days of training will result in dismissal from the project.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have completed at least 30 college credits , preferably in Education, Psychology, the Social Sciences, or a related field. Ideally, candidates will also have at least two years of experience working with children or in an educational or psychometric setting. Experience in assessment or early childhood settings is required.

Additional requirements: Reliable transportation Punctuality and excellent communication skills Ability to provide an unofficial or official transcript All candidates are subject to a criminal background check Full COVID-19 vaccination and proof of vaccination are required for all contractors

COMPENSATION : Observations are compensated at $150 per classroom observation (max. $300/day) . Logistics Training is compensated at $30 per hour . Only Observers who complete all mandatory training and at least one scheduled observation day will be paid . Ideally, Observers should be available all five days each week of the observation window; however, exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. Observers will only be compensated for completed observations during the observation window (observers are not paid for days they are not asked to observe). Please note that Observers are not guaranteed daily observations during the observation window.