Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) – Per Diem – Portsmouth, NH

Curriculum Associates • US NH Remote, NH

1d • $30 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant specializing in ELA or Reading. The role is intended for an educator with experience teaching ELA or Reading, coaching teachers, delivering professional development, analyzing data, and working with school leaders. The consultant works closely with the Associate Manager or Manager of Professional Learning, the sales team, and other Curriculum Associates professionals to facilitate professional development, training, support, data analysis, and consultative communication with educators and leaders.

This is an in-person position based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, supporting districts throughout New England, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Candidates must live within 30 miles of Portsmouth, live nearby, or be open to relocating to the area. The role requires considerable travel, including travel up to 80%, overnight stays, and travel by car, plane, or public transportation; out-of-state travel may be required. A valid driver's license and personal transportation are required.

Per-diem consultants are scheduled as needed and paid hourly. Hours depend on customer demand, with professional development usually occurring during normal school hours. Peak periods are August through October and January through February, though work occurs throughout the school year. The company does not recommend holding a full-time role that operates during school hours at the same time.

The hourly compensation range is $30 to $65.63, depending on the work assigned. Compensation is provided for professional learning delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses. A company-provided laptop is included. Temporary and per-diem employees averaging and maintaining at least 30 hours per week may become eligible for medical coverage under the Affordable Care Act after an initial waiting period. All per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time. The start date is ASAP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree at minimum.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching ELA or Reading, coaching ELA or Reading teachers, and providing ELA or Reading professional development.
• Strong working knowledge of Common Core State Standards for ELA or Reading 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 to professional development so participants meet learning objectives.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong time management, prioritization, organization, and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer and internet skills, including knowledge of 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 miles of Portsmouth, NH, live nearby, or be open to relocating to the Portsmouth area.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core product, focusing on ELA or Reading.
• Coordinate and deliver on-site product training and professional learning courses for teachers and school administrators.
• Adjust professional learning workshops within specified parameters to fit participants’ needs.
• Deliver professional learning to teachers, coaches, and leaders on effectively implementing 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.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation of $30 to $65.63, depending on assigned work.
• Compensation for professional learning delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses.
• Company-provided laptop.
• Temporary and per-diem employees averaging and maintaining at least 30 hours per week may become eligible for medical coverage under the Affordable Care Act after an initial waiting period.
• Accrued sick time for all per-diem employees.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.

What This Job Offers

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