K-5 Professional Development Consultant (On-Call)

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC • Nationwide, On-call

5d • $350 - $950

About The Position

Lakeshore is seeking an experienced pre-K–5 Professional Development Consultant passionate about elementary education. In this per-diem, consultant-based position, you will create and facilitate in-person and/or virtual training sessions for customers. The role calls for in-depth knowledge of education and evidence-based instructional practices, along with experience supporting adult learners through professional development, coaching, and/or facilitation. Familiarity with current educational standards, initiatives, and instructional frameworks affecting elementary schools is important, as is real-world classroom experience.

The consultant will work closely with company executives and colleagues, as well as customers ranging from parents and teachers to district- and state-level administrators. The role requires travel within the United States and residency within 45 miles of a major international airport. Compensation is provided per assignment and varies by engagement type, qualifications, scope, and applicable travel requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in a pre-K–5 classroom setting, instructional coaching, curriculum leadership, school administration, principalship, or related educational roles.
• Strong background in professional development, facilitation, instructional coaching, and/or adult learning.
• In-depth familiarity with pre-K–5 instructional practices and evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of current elementary-level education mandates, standards, initiatives, and instructional frameworks.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and varied school settings.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: literacy instruction, Science of Reading, mathematics, social-emotional learning, student engagement, differentiated instruction, learning environment design, or assessment and data-driven instruction.
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel within the United States to provide professional development training.
• Residency within 45 miles of a major international airport.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to adhere to deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability, preferably Spanish.
• Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Knowledge of early childhood education, including infant, toddler, and/or pre-K tools.
• Prior teaching or administrative credential and/or academic coaching expertise.

Responsibilities

• Create and facilitate in-person and/or virtual training sessions for customers.
• Provide professional development training and support adult learners through coaching, facilitation, and/or other professional learning activities.
• Travel within the United States to provide professional development training.
• Work with company executives, colleagues, parents, teachers, and district- and state-level administrators.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level