Per Diem Professional Development Associate - Hawaii

Great Minds • Honolulu, HI

2d • Remote

About The Position

Great Minds is a high-growth, mission-driven Public Benefit Corporation founded by educators in 2007. The organization develops research-grounded, knowledge-rich math, science, and English language arts curricula in collaboration with educators, along with professional learning, technology, and support to help schools implement its products effectively.

The Professional Development Associate is part of the Implementation Services team and supports adoption and effective implementation of Great Minds curricula. Working with a regional team, the associate maintains expertise in Great Minds products and services and provides assigned schools with on-site support, coaching, and professional development. The role combines professional development facilitation and coaching, and includes internal training to develop expertise in services, facilitation, coaching, and Great Minds products.

This part-time, remote role is for candidates located in Hawaii. The associate will provide on-site professional development or coaching, with occasional virtual sessions. Occasional travel beyond the region may be needed. A valid driver’s license and willingness to fly and drive are required. The hourly rate is $38.50–$42.25, with the final rate based on the candidate’s geographic location. A cover letter and resume are required. New employees must successfully complete a background check and provide a declaration of COVID-19 vaccination status; vaccination is not a condition of employment, though status may affect access to some client sites.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience teaching or coaching, including at least 1 year delivering high-quality professional development.
• Experience implementing one of Great Minds’ curricula, especially Wit & Wisdom and/or Eureka Math.
• Proficiency with or alignment to Great Minds instructional design and pedagogy.
• Deep content knowledge in a curriculum focus area: humanities, mathematics, or science.
• Experience with both digital and print education platforms.
• Strong organizational habits for goal setting, project management, collective decision-making, meeting deadlines, and record keeping.
• Ability to make solutions-oriented decisions through flexible thinking in an ambiguous, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Candidates should be located in Hawaii.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to fly and drive.
• Cover letter and resume required.
• Successful completion of a background check and provision of a declaration of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for and commitment to high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum.
• Commitment to high standards, instructional quality, and continuous improvement for oneself and others.
• Receptivity to feedback and a focus on reflective practice.
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to consistently exhibit diplomacy, tact, and integrity.
• Appreciation for the challenges and victories educators and their leaders face while working to improve student learning outcomes.
• Empathy, curiosity, and desire to continually grow as a learner.
• Deep belief that every child is capable of greatness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expertise in the Great Minds professional services catalog to provide high-quality on-site support, coaching, and professional development to assigned schools.
• Participate in internal training to develop or deepen expertise in new professional services, facilitation and coaching skills, and Great Minds products.
• Cultivate and maintain a supportive Great Minds culture in all work environments, emphasizing trust, collegiality, curiosity, and quality.

What This Job Offers

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