Educational Consultant (Math) – Per Diem – Chicago, IL

Curriculum Associates • US IL Remote, IL

11d • $30 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time, per-diem Professional Learning Educational Consultant (Math) to provide professional development, training, support, and data analysis for educators and school leaders. The role works closely with the Associate Manager or Manager of Professional Learning, the sales team, and other company professionals. It is intended for an educator with experience teaching mathematics, coaching teachers, delivering professional development, analyzing data, and working with school leaders. The position is based in the Chicago, Illinois area and supports districts throughout the Midwest, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Candidates must live near or be willing to relocate to the Chicago area, have their own transportation, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Consultants are scheduled on an as-needed basis and paid hourly. Work schedules depend heavily on customer demand, with professional development usually taking place during normal school hours. Peak periods are August through October and January and February, although professional development is delivered throughout the school year. The role requires travel up to 80%, including overnight stays and travel by car, plane, and/or public transportation. The stated start date is ASAP.

Compensation ranges from $30 to $65.63 per hour, depending on the type of assigned work. The company provides a laptop, and employees may keep travel points earned through work-related flight and hotel bookings. Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel. Temporary and per-diem employees who average at least 30 work hours per week within the company’s look-back period may enroll in medical coverage after 90 days. Those working more than 20 hours per week are eligible for twelve paid holidays, and all temporary and per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree at minimum.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching mathematics, coaching teachers, delivering professional development and support, analyzing data, and working with school leaders.
• Strong working knowledge of Common Core State Standards for Grades K–8, including content and practice standards, or comparable state standards.
• Fluency with digital tools, including online assessments, and comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders.
• Understanding of adult-learning principles and how to apply them to professional development so participants meet learning objectives.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort.
• Must have own transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Must live in or near the Chicago area or be open to relocating there.
• Ability to travel up to 80%, including overnight stays and travel by car, plane, and/or public transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in mathematics.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of online meeting programs such as Zoom or WebEx.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core product.
• Coordinate and deliver on-site product training and professional learning courses for teachers and school administrators, adapting workshops within specified parameters to participants’ needs.
• Deliver professional learning to teachers, coaches, and leaders on effectively implementing Ready and i-Ready to support classroom learning and equity.
• Provide tailored on-site support, including lesson-planning and pacing assistance, helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction, and helping leaders identify implementation successes and challenges.
• Participate in an internal professional improvement and development cycle, including observation, feedback, and coaching.
• Track and submit detailed training notes and complete assignments promptly.
• Maintain a professional image with customers and prospects.
• Travel to support districts throughout the designated service area.

Benefits

• Company-provided laptop.
• Ability to keep travel points earned from work-related flight and hotel bookings.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.
• Medical coverage may be available after 90 days for temporary and per-diem employees averaging at least 30 work hours per week within the company’s look-back period.
• Twelve paid holidays for temporary and per-diem employees working more than 20 hours per week.
• Accrued sick time for all temporary and per-diem employees.

What This Job Offers

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