Educational Consultant -Per Diem- (K-8 Math) - Queens, NY

Curriculum Associates • New York, NY

1d • $30 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is hiring a temporary, part-time, per-diem Professional Learning Educational Consultant based in New York City, serving Queens and Long Island. The role is suited to a retired educator or someone transitioning out of the classroom, and focuses on supporting equitable learning through professional development and implementation of the company’s K–8 Ready and i-Ready programs.

Working closely with the Manager of Professional Learning, the sales team, and other company professionals, the consultant facilitates professional development, training, and on-site support for teachers, coaches, and school leaders. The consultant also helps educators analyze data and apply it to instruction, supports lesson planning and pacing, and works with leaders to assess implementation. The role includes ongoing internal coaching and professional improvement, timely completion of assignments, and detailed training documentation.

This is not a remote position and requires heavy local, statewide, and national travel, up to 80%, including overnight stays and travel by car, plane, and/or public transportation. Per-diem work is scheduled as needed and paid hourly, with demand varying by customer needs and seasonal peaks. Professional development is generally scheduled during normal school hours. Compensation is provided for professional development delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses. The company provides a laptop; mileage reimbursement may be available. 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 a waiting period, and all per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching, coaching teachers, and providing professional development.
• Strong working knowledge of Common Core State Standards for grades K–8, or comparable state standards, including content and practice standards.
• Fluency using 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 to meet learning objectives.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong time management, prioritization, organization, 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.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80%, including overnight stays and travel by car, plane, and/or public transportation.
• Willingness to drive within New York State and live near a major airport is requested.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at the secondary (grades 6–12) level.
• Knowledge of online meeting programs such as Zoom or WebEx.
• Bilingual skills.
• Residence near a major regional airport, including EWR, ISP, JFK, or LGA.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core products for grades K–8.
• Coordinate and deliver on-site product training and professional development for teachers and school administrators.
• Adapt professional development workshops within specified parameters to meet participant needs.
• Deliver professional development on effective implementation of Ready and i-Ready to support classroom learning and equity.
• Provide tailored on-site support to teachers, coaches, and leaders, including lesson planning, pacing, data analysis, and instructional application.
• Work with school leaders to identify evidence of implementation successes and challenges.
• Participate in internal 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

• Medical coverage may be available under the Affordable Care Act to temporary and per-diem employees who average and maintain at least 30 work hours per week, after an initial waiting period.
• Accrued sick time for all per-diem employees.
• Compensation for professional development delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses.
• Company-provided laptop.
• Ability to keep travel points earned on work-related flights and hotel bookings.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.

What This Job Offers

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