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

Curriculum Associates • New York, NY

1d • $30 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time, per-diem Professional Learning Educational Consultant based in New York City. The role is suited to an experienced educator, including a retired educator or someone transitioning out of the classroom, who has experience teaching, coaching teachers, delivering professional development, analyzing data, and working with school leaders. The consultant works with the Manager 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 consultant will become an expert in the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core products for grades K–8. They will provide on-site training and tailored support to teachers, coaches, and leaders, helping them implement Ready and i-Ready effectively and use data to inform instruction. The position is not remote and involves heavy local, statewide, and national travel, including overnight stays. Per-diem consultants are scheduled as needed and paid hourly; professional development is generally scheduled during normal school hours, with demand peaking from August through October and in January and February.

Travel up to 80% is required and is an essential function of the job. Travel may be by car, plane, or public transportation. The company compensates for professional development delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses. The role provides a company laptop, and mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel. Temporary and per-diem employees averaging and maintaining at least 30 hours of work per week may become eligible for medical coverage under the Affordable Care Act after an initial waiting period. All per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time.

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 help participants meet learning objectives.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, prioritization ability, and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer and internet skills, including knowledge of 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 statewide and national travel and overnight stays.
• Candidate should be based in New York City; living near a major regional airport is preferred.
• This is not a remote role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at the secondary (grades 6–12) level.
• Knowledge of online meeting programs such as Zoom or WebEx.
• Bilingual ability.
• 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, focusing on grades K–8.
• Coordinate and deliver on-site product training and professional development for teachers and school administrators.
• Adjust professional development 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 support, data analysis and application to instruction, and helping leaders identify 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

• Compensation for professional development delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses.
• Company-provided laptop.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.
• Ability to keep travel points earned on flights and hotels booked for work-related travel.
• Temporary and per-diem employees averaging and maintaining at least 30 work hours per week may become eligible for medical coverage under the Affordable Care Act after an initial waiting period.
• Accrued sick time for all per-diem employees.

What This Job Offers

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