Educational Consultant - Per Diem - Upstate South Carolina

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. Educational Consultant - Per Diem – Upstate South Carolina. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE. CANDIDATES MUST CURRENTLY LIVE IN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO THE UPSTATE REGION OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Are you a retired educator or educator transitioning out of the classroom? This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven company focused on creating equitable classrooms for students, and still be part of a school community! Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant with a background in teaching ELA or Mathematics, coaching teachers, delivering professional development and support, analyzing data, and working with school leaders. Working closely with the Director of Professional Learning, sales team, and other Curriculum Associates professionals, the Educational Consultant will be responsible for facilitating high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicating consultatively with teachers and leaders. Hours: Per Diem consultants are scheduled on an as-needed basis, paid hourly. Schedule is highly dependent on customer demand – professional development is usually scheduled with partners during normal school hours. Our peak times of the year include August through October and then again January and February, although we deliver professional development throughout the school year. Given the as needed and heavily seasonal nature of this role, we do not recommend that you maintain a full-time role that operates during school hours, simultaneous with the Per Diem Educational Consultant role at Curriculum Associates. Location: This position is based in the Upstate region of South Carolina, but will also be supporting various districts across the state of South Carolina and the Southeast. Candidates must either currently live in or be open to relocating to the Upstate region of South Carolina. Candidates must have their own transportation as this role requires considerable travel beyond the posted location. Additionally, a valid driver's license is required for this role. Travel: Travel up to 80% is required and considered an essential function of the job for all educator-facing positions. Travel includes overnight stays at hotels and transportation via car, plane, and/or public transportation. Out-of-state travel may be required based on business demand. Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, ranging from $35/hour-$65/hour. We provide compensation for PL delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses. Ability to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel. Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel. Company-provided laptop. Benefits: Temporary and per-diem employees who average at least 30 hours of work per week within the Company’s look-back period are eligible to enroll in medical coverage after 90 days of employment. Temporary and per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time. Start Date: ASAP The impact you'll have: Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program as well as core and supplemental products for both reading and math Serve teachers in the classroom by coordinating on-site product training and professional learning courses for teachers and school administrators. Adjust professional learning workshops within specified parameters to fit the needs of the participants Help to ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional learning courses to teachers, coaches, and leaders on how to effectively implement i-Ready and our core math and supplemental reading materials 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 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 Always present a professional image to customers and prospects What we're looking for: Minimally, a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2+ years of experience in teaching, coaching teachers and providing professional development. Strong working knowledge of the State Standards for ELA and Mathematics for Grades K–8, 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 Understand 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 #LI-SG1 Curriculum Associates, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Curriculum Associates will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race (including ancestry, national origin, ethnic characteristics, interracial marriage or association, and traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion and creed (including all aspects of religious observance, practice and belief), sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, difference of sex development and variations of sex characteristics), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran or uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. If you need special assistance or an accommodation for a disability in order to apply for a posted position, please contact our People and Culture department at people@cainc.com for US based job postings. Contact people-india@cainc.com for India job postings. US-based Candidates: Curriculum Associates uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit: Information that you provide when applying for employment with Curriculum Associates, LLC may be subject to the California Privacy Rights Act. Click here for more information about our data-collection practices and your rights related to that data. Apply tot his job

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