Educational Consultant - Per Diem - SoCal / Los Angels, CA

Curriculum Associates • US CA Remote, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant with a background in teaching ELA or Mathematics, coaching teachers, delivering professional development and support, analyzing data, and working with school leaders. Working closely with the Director of Professional Learning, sales team, and other Curriculum Associates professionals, the Educational Consultant will be responsible for facilitating high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicating consultatively with teachers and leaders. This is a Per Diem role, 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. Given the nature of this role, it is not recommended to maintain a full-time role that operates during school hours simultaneously. The position is based in the greater Los Angeles, CA area but will also support various districts across California. Candidates must have their own transportation and a valid driver's license as this role requires considerable travel.

Requirements

• Minimally, a Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2+ years of experience in teaching, coaching teachers, and providing professional development.
• Strong working knowledge of the State Standards for ELA and Mathematics for Grades K–8, including both the content standards and the practice standards.
• Fluency with using digital tools including online assessments.
• High level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders.
• Understanding of principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional development 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 Los Angeles, CA.
• Must have a coaching ELA or Math in K-8 background.
• Must have own transportation.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of online meeting programs (e.g. Zoom/WebEx) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating high-quality professional development, training, and support.
• Analyzing data and communicating consultatively with teachers and leaders.
• Becoming an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program as well as core and supplemental products for both reading and math.
• Serving teachers in the classroom by coordinating on-site product training and professional learning courses for teachers and school administrators.
• Adjusting professional learning workshops within specified parameters to fit the needs of the participants.
• Delivering professional learning courses to teachers, coaches, and leaders on how to effectively implement i-Ready and core math and supplemental reading materials to impact classroom learning.
• Providing tailored on-site support to teachers, coaches, and leaders, which may include lesson planning and pacing support, helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction, and working with leaders to identify evidence of implementation successes and challenges.
• Engaging in an internal cycle of professional improvement and development, including being observed, receiving feedback, and being coached.
• Tracking and submitting detailed training notes, and completing all assignments in a timely manner.
• Presenting a professional image 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.
• Competitive hourly rate starting at $65/hour for educator-facing professional learning delivery.
• Additional compensation is provided for preparation, co-facilitation, internal meetings, travel, and other required work activities.

What This Job Offers

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