Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) - Per Diem - Portsmouth, NH

Curriculum Associates • US NH Remote, NH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) with a background in teaching ELA or Reading, coaching teachers, delivering professional development and support, analyzing data, and working with school leaders. This role involves facilitating high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicating consultatively with educators and leaders. The position is per diem, meaning consultants are scheduled on an as-needed basis and paid hourly. The schedule is highly dependent on customer demand, with peak times from August through October and again in January and February. This role requires significant travel throughout New England, PA, and WV, including overnight stays. It is not a remote position, and candidates must live within 30 miles of Portsmouth, NH, or be open to relocating to the Manchester area. Candidates should not maintain a full-time role that operates during school hours simultaneously with this per diem position.

Requirements

• Minimally, a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2+ years of experience in teaching ELA or Reading, coaching teachers of ELA or Reading, and providing ELA or Reading professional development.
• Strong working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for ELA or Reading for Grades K–8 (or comparable state standards), including both the content standards and the practice standards.
• Fluency with using digital tools including online assessments, and a high level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders
• Understand principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional development to ensure participants meet learning objectives
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Exceptional time management skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately. Proven organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent computer and internet skills including knowledge of Office programs (Outlook, Word, PPT, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort
• Must have own transportation
• A valid driver's license is required

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in ELA or Reading is preferred.
• Knowledge of online meeting programs (e.g. Zoom/WebEx) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core product, focusing on ELA or Reading
• Serve teachers in the classroom by coordinating on-site product training and professional learning courses for teachers and school administrators.
• Adjust professional learning workshops within specified parameters to fit the needs of the participants
• Help to ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional learning courses to teachers, coaches, and leaders on how to effectively implement Ready and i-Ready to impact classroom learning
• Meet teachers where they are and provide tailored on-site support to teachers, coaches, and leaders. This may range from providing lesson planning and pacing support, to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction, to working with leaders to identify evidence of implementation successes and challenges
• Engage in internal cycle of professional improvement and development (including being observed, receiving feedback, and being coached)
• Track and submit detailed training notes, as well as complete all assignments in a timely manner
• Present a professional image at all times to customers and prospects

Benefits

• Company-provided laptop.
• Ability to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level