Educational Consultant (Math) – Per Diem –Boston, Massachusetts

Curriculum Associates • Boston, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant (Math) to support educators in the Boston area and districts throughout New England, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The role is intended for an experienced mathematics educator, coach, or professional learning provider and works closely with the Associate Manager or Manager of Professional Learning, the sales team, and other company professionals. It is not remote; candidates must live near, or be willing to relocate to, Boston, Massachusetts. The position requires considerable travel, including overnight stays, and the consultant must have personal transportation and a valid driver's license.

Per-diem consultants are scheduled as needed and paid hourly. Work schedules depend on customer demand, with professional development generally occurring during normal school hours. Work is busiest from August through October and January through February, though it takes place throughout the school year. The company does not recommend maintaining a full-time role that operates during school hours alongside this position. Travel of up to 80% is required.

The consultant will become an expert in the company's online diagnostic and instructional program and core products, with a focus on mathematics. The role delivers and adapts professional learning and product training, provides tailored support to teachers and school leaders, helps educators use data to inform instruction and implementation, and participates in ongoing internal professional development. The listed start date is ASAP. Compensation is $30 to $65.63 per hour, depending on assigned work. A company-provided laptop is included, and mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.

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, organizational skills, prioritization, 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.
• Valid driver's license and personal transportation.
• Ability to meet the role's travel requirements, including travel up to 80% and overnight stays.
• Must live in, be near, or be willing to relocate to the Boston, Massachusetts area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching mathematics at the secondary (Grades 6–12) level.
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education.
• Understanding of the 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, focusing 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 participants' needs.
• Train teachers, coaches, and leaders to effectively implement Ready and i-Ready to impact classroom learning.
• Provide tailored on-site support, including lesson-planning and pacing support, helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction, and helping leaders identify implementation successes and challenges.
• Participate in an internal cycle of 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.
• Travel to support districts across the stated service area, including travel by car, plane, and/or public transportation and overnight hotel stays.

Benefits

• Temporary and per-diem employees averaging at least 30 work hours 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.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.
• Employees may keep travel points earned through work-related flight and hotel bookings.

What This Job Offers

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