Educational Consultant - Per Diem - MS Math and Science - in DMV or New Jersey

Curriculum Associates • US NJ Remote, NJ

1d • $30 - $65

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time, per-diem Professional Learning Educational Consultant based in the DMV area or New Jersey. The consultant will work with the Senior Director of Professional Learning, the sales team, and other company professionals to provide professional development, training, support, and data analysis to educators and school leaders. This opportunity is described as suitable for a retired educator or an educator transitioning out of the classroom.

The role supports schools using i-Ready and focuses additionally on middle school science. The consultant will deliver professional learning for schools and districts using Stile Education, a Curriculum Associates brand offering an NGSS-aligned middle school science curriculum built around real-world phenomena. They will help teachers and leaders understand Stile, plan implementation, and use it confidently in classrooms.

Consultants work on an as-needed basis and are paid hourly. Scheduling depends on customer demand; professional development is usually held during normal school hours. Demand peaks from August through October and again in January and February, with work available throughout the school year. Compensation is provided for professional development delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses. Travel of up to 80% is required and may involve overnight hotel stays and transportation by car, plane, or public transportation. Candidates must live in or be open to relocating to the DMV or New Jersey, have their own transportation, and hold a valid driver's license.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching, coaching teachers, and providing professional development.
• Strong working knowledge of Common Core State Standards for grades K–8, or comparable state standards, 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 in professional development.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, including 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.
• Must currently live in or be open to relocating to the DMV area or New Jersey.
• Must have own transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel up to 80%, including overnight stays and travel by car, plane, and/or public transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at the secondary (grades 6–12) level.
• Experience teaching or coaching middle school science and familiarity with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
• Knowledge of online meeting programs such as Zoom or WebEx.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in the company's online diagnostic and instructional program and Common Core product, focusing on grades K–8.
• Coordinate and deliver on-site product training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators, adapting workshops within specified parameters to participants' needs.
• Deliver professional development on effectively implementing Ready and i-Ready to support classroom learning and equity.
• Provide professional learning to middle school science teachers and leaders on implementing Stile Education and using its NGSS-aligned lessons to engage students in science and engineering.
• 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 in a timely manner.
• Present a professional image to customers and prospects.

Benefits

• Company-provided laptop.
• Ability to keep travel points earned on work-related flights and hotel bookings.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.
• Compensation for professional development delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time