Educational Consultant -Per Diem - Philadelphia, PA

Curriculum Associates • US PA Remote, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant (Math) with a background in teaching mathematics, coaching teachers, delivering professional development and support, analyzing data, and working with school leaders. This role involves facilitating high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicating consultatively with schoolteachers and leaders. The position is per diem, meaning consultants are scheduled on an as-needed basis and paid hourly. The schedule is highly dependent on customer demand, with peak times typically from August through October and again in January and February. This role requires considerable travel and is not recommended for individuals holding a full-time role that operates during school hours. The position is based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area and supports districts throughout the Midwest, PA, and WV. Candidates must live in, near, or be open to relocating to the Philadelphia area and must have their own transportation and a valid driver's license. Travel up to 80% is required, including overnight stays and transportation via car, plane, or public transportation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2+ years of experience in teaching Mathematics, coaching teachers of Mathematics, and providing Mathematics professional learning.
• 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 learning 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.)
• Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort
• Must live within 30 miles of the posting city
• Must have own transportation
• Valid driver's license required

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching mathematics at the secondary (6-12) level and/or with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Mathematics education
• Understanding of the ELA Standards for K-8
• Knowledge of online meeting programs (e.g. Zoom/WebEx)
• Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the company's online diagnostic and instruction program, as well as core products, focusing on Mathematics
• 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 Ready and i-Ready 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
• Present a professional image at all times to customers and prospects

Benefits

• Company-provided laptop.
• Ability to keep all travel points for 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