Educational Consultant - Per Diem - Newark, New Jersey

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a retired educator or educator transitioning out of the classroom to join a mission-driven company focused on creating equitable classrooms for students while remaining part of a school community. As a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant, you will work closely with the Senior Director of Professional Learning, sales team, and other Curriculum Associates professionals to facilitate high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and consultative communication with schoolteachers and leaders.

This role is not remote. Candidates must live within 30 miles of Newark, New Jersey and have their own transportation, as considerable travel beyond the posted location is required. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core product, focusing on grades K–8.
• Serve teachers in the classroom by coordinating on-site product training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators.
• Adjust professional development workshops within specified parameters to fit the needs of the participants.
• Help ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional development courses to teachers, coaches, and leaders on how to effectively implement Ready and i-Ready to impact classroom learning.
• Meet teachers where they are and provide tailored on-site support to teachers, coaches, and leaders. This may range from providing lesson planning and pacing support, to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction, to working with leaders to identify evidence of implementation successes and challenges.
• Engage in an internal cycle of professional improvement and development (including being observed, receiving feedback, and being coached).
• Track and submit detailed training notes, as well as complete all assignments in a timely manner.
• Present a professional image at all times to customers and prospects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2+ years of experience in teaching, coaching teachers, and providing professional development.
• Experience teaching at the secondary (6–12) level is preferred to best serve our educators and students.
• Strong working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards, Grades K–8 (or comparable state standards), including both the content standards and the practice standards.
• Fluency with using digital tools including online assessments, and a 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.); knowledge of online meeting programs (e.g., Zoom/WebEx) a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort.
• Bilingual preferred.

Travel

Travel up to 80% is required and considered an essential function of the job for all educator-facing positions. Includes national travel with overnight stays at hotels and transportation via car, plane, and/or public transportation.

Schedule

Per Diem consultants are scheduled on an as-needed basis and paid hourly. The schedule is highly dependent on customer demand—professional development is usually scheduled with partners during normal school hours. Peak times of the year include August through October and January through February, though professional development is delivered throughout the school year.

Given the as-needed and heavily seasonal nature of this role, we do not recommend maintaining a full-time role that operates during school hours simultaneously with this position.

Pay

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $35/hour to $65/hour, depending on the type of work assigned (e.g., “at-home” work versus “away from home” work, such as working directly with educators).

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.
• Compensation for PD delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses.