Educational Consultant - Per Diem - Salt Lake City, Utah

Curriculum Associates • US UT Remote, UT

1d • $35 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant based in Salt Lake City, Utah. This per-diem role is suited to a retired educator or someone transitioning out of the classroom who wants to remain involved in a school community. The consultant works closely with the Senior Director of Professional Learning, the sales team, and other company professionals to provide professional development, training, support, data analysis, and consultative communication to teachers and school leaders.

The position focuses on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core products for grades K–8. It is not remote and requires considerable, heavily seasonal travel, including travel beyond the posted location and overnight stays. Consultants are scheduled as needed and paid hourly; professional development is generally delivered during normal school hours, with peak demand from August through October and January through February.

The position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Candidates must live in or be open to relocating to Salt Lake City, have their own transportation, and hold a valid driver’s license. Travel of up to 80% is required and is considered an essential function of the job. Travel may involve a car, plane, or public transportation.

The hourly compensation range is $35–$65, depending on the type of work assigned. The company provides a laptop, consultants may keep travel points earned on work-related flights and hotel bookings, and mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel. The start date is ASAP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in teaching, coaching teachers, and providing professional development.
• Strong working knowledge of the 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 to support participant learning objectives.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Proven organizational skills and high 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.
• Must currently live in or be open to relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Must have own transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to meet the travel requirement of up to 80%, including possible overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at the secondary (grades 6–12) level.
• Bilingual ability.
• Knowledge of online meeting programs such as Zoom or WebEx.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core products, focusing on grades K–8.
• Coordinate and deliver on-site product training and professional development for teachers and school administrators, adjusting workshops within specified parameters to meet participants’ needs.
• Deliver professional development 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 assistance, helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction, and helping leaders identify evidence of 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.
• Travel to serve educators, including travel that may require overnight stays and transportation by car, plane, or public transportation.

Benefits

• Company-provided laptop.
• Ability to keep travel points earned on flights and hotel bookings for work-related travel.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time