Educational Consultant (Math) – Per Diem – Springfield, Illinois
About The Position
Curriculum Associates is hiring a temporary, part-time, per-diem Professional Learning Educational Consultant (Math) to support educators and school leaders in the Springfield, Illinois area and districts throughout the Midwest, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The role is not remote, requires the consultant to live within 30 minutes of Springfield, and involves heavy travel when schools are in session. Candidates must have their own transportation and a valid driver’s license; relocation to the Springfield area may be considered. The consultant facilitates professional development, training, and support focused on mathematics and the company’s instructional programs. They work closely with the Associate Manager or Manager of Professional Learning, the sales team, and other Curriculum Associates professionals. Consultants are scheduled as needed and paid hourly. Work is highly dependent on customer demand, with professional development usually taking place during normal school hours. Peak periods are August through October and January through February, though work occurs throughout the school year. Travel may reach 80% and includes overnight stays and transportation by car, plane, and/or public transportation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 2 years of experience teaching mathematics, coaching mathematics teachers, and providing mathematics professional learning.
- Strong working knowledge of State Standards for Mathematics for Grades K–8, including content and practice 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 learning.
- Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize appropriately, and maintain attention to detail.
- Excellent computer and internet skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort.
- Valid driver’s license and own transportation.
- Must live within 30 minutes of Springfield, Illinois, or be open to relocating to the Springfield area.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching mathematics at the secondary (Grades 6–12) level.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Mathematics education.
- Understanding of ELA Standards for Grades K–8.
- Knowledge of online meeting programs such as Zoom or WebEx.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instructional program and core products, with a focus on mathematics.
- Coordinate and deliver on-site product training and professional learning courses for teachers and school administrators.
- Adapt professional learning workshops within specified parameters to meet participant needs.
- Deliver professional learning on effective implementation of Ready and i-Ready to support classroom learning.
- Provide tailored on-site support to teachers, coaches, and leaders, including lesson-planning and pacing support, data analysis, instructional application, and identifying implementation successes and challenges.
- Participate in internal professional improvement and development, including observation, feedback, and coaching.
- Track and submit detailed training notes and complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Present a professional image to customers and prospects.
Benefits
- Eligible temporary and per-diem employees who average at least 30 hours of work per week within the Company’s look-back period may enroll in medical coverage after 90 days of employment.
- Temporary and per-diem employees working more than 20 hours per week are eligible for twelve paid holidays.
- All temporary and per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time.
- Company-provided laptop.
- Ability to keep travel points earned from work-related flights and hotel bookings.
- Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
