Educational Consultant - Per Diem - Math - New York City, New York

Curriculum Associates

16d • $35 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day. This is not a remote position. You must live within 30 miles of the posting location. Are you a retired educator or educator transitioning out of the classroom? This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven company focused on creating equitable classrooms for students, and still be part of a school community! Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant with a background in teaching ELA or Mathematics, coaching teachers, delivering professional development and support, analyzing data, and working with school leaders. Working closely with the Director of Professional Learning, sales team, and other Curriculum Associates professionals, the Educational Consultant will be responsible for facilitating high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicating consultatively with teachers and leaders. Hours: Per Diem consultants are scheduled on an as-needed basis, paid hourly. Schedule is highly dependent on customer demand – professional development is usually scheduled with partners during normal school hours. Our peak times of the year include August through October and then again January and February, although we deliver professional development throughout the school year. Given the as needed and heavily seasonal nature of this role, we do not recommend that you maintain a full-time role that operates during school hours, simultaneous with the Per Diem Educational Consultant role at Curriculum Associates. Location: This position is based in New York City, New York. Candidates must either currently live in the state or be open to relocating. Candidates must have their own transportation as this role requires considerable travel beyond the posted location. Additionally, a valid driver's license is required for this role. Travel: Travel up to 80% is required and considered an essential function of the job for all educator-facing positions. Travel includes overnight stays at hotels and transportation via car, plane, and/or public transportation. Out-of-state travel may be required based on business demand. Compensation & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, ranging from $35/hour-$65/hour. We provide compensation for PL delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses. We offer the ability to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel. Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel. We provide a company laptop. Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Minimally, a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2+ years of experience in teaching, coaching teachers and providing professional development
• Strong working knowledge of the State Standards for Mathematics for Grades K–8, 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.); knowledge of online meeting programs (e.g. Zoom/WebEx) a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort
• Candidates must have their own transportation as this role requires considerable travel beyond the posted location.
• Additionally, a valid driver's license is required for this role.
• Candidates must either currently live in the state or be open to relocating.
• Travel up to 80% is required and considered an essential function of the job for all educator-facing positions. Travel includes overnight stays at hotels and transportation via car, plane, and/or public transportation. Out-of-state travel may be required based on business demand.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program as well as core and supplemental products for math
• 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 i-Ready and our core math and supplemental reading materials 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
• Always present a professional image to customers and prospects

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary, ranging from $35/hour-$65/hour.
• We provide compensation for PL delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses.
• We offer the ability to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.
• We provide a company laptop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees