Educational Consultant – Per Diem - Denver, Colorado

Curriculum Associates • US CO Remote, CO

1d • $35 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant based in Denver, Colorado. This role is suited to a retired educator or an educator transitioning out of the classroom who wants to remain connected to a school community. The consultant works with the Senior Director of Professional Learning, the sales team, and other company professionals to deliver professional development, training, support, and data analysis to educators and school leaders. The position is not remote and requires substantial travel, particularly while schools are in session.

The consultant becomes an expert in the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core products for grades K–8. They provide tailored on-site support and professional development to teachers, coaches, administrators, and school leaders, helping them use Ready and i-Ready to improve classroom learning. The role is per diem, paid hourly, and scheduled as needed according to customer demand. Professional development is usually scheduled during normal school hours, with peak periods from August through October and January through February. The company compensates for professional development delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses.

The position is based in Denver, Colorado. Candidates must live in or be open to relocating to Denver, have their own transportation, and hold a valid driver's license. Travel of up to 80% is required and may involve overnight hotel stays and travel by car, plane, or public transportation. The hourly compensation range is $35–$65, depending on the assigned work. The company provides a laptop; mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel. The listed start date is ASAP.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 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 meet learning objectives.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, prioritization ability, 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.
• Must live in or be open to relocating to Denver, Colorado.
• Must have own transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet the role’s travel requirements, up to 80%, including possible overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in 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, 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 tailored on-site support to teachers, coaches, and leaders, including lesson planning and pacing support, data analysis for instructional use, and identifying implementation successes and challenges with leaders.
• Participate in an internal professional improvement and development cycle, including observation, feedback, and coaching.
• Track and submit detailed training notes and complete assignments on time.
• Maintain a professional image with customers and prospects.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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