Educational Consultant (Math) – Per Diem – Chicago, IL

Curriculum Associates; Illinois; On-site; USD 41,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop

Medical coverage after 90 days

Twelve paid holidays

Accrued sick time

Job summary

Curriculum Associates, LLC is seeking a temporary, per diem Educational Consultant (Math) to deliver on-site professional learning and support for districts in the Chicago, IL area. The role emphasizes training teachers, analyzing data, and collaborating with school leaders to improve instructional practice.

The position is part-time and travel-heavy, requiring up to 80% travel and a strong commitment to equity in classrooms. Start ASAP with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of teaching ELA/Reading experience required or preferred.
• Master’s degree in ELA/Reading preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Common Core ELA/Reading standards for Grades K–8.
• Experience using digital tools for assessments and data discussion with teachers/leaders.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate high‑quality professional development and on‑site training for teachers and school leaders.
• Deliver professional learning sessions and support to educators.
• Analyze data and help teachers apply insights to instruction.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Teaching experience in ELA/Reading

Data analysis using digital tools

Facilitation / communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in ELA or Reading preferred

Tools

Office programs

Zoom/WebEx

Online assessments

Job description

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 (Math) – Per Diem – Chicago, IL

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 (Math) with a background in teaching mathematics, coaching teachers, delivering professional development and support, analyzing data, and working with school leaders. Working closely with the Associate Manager or Manager of Professional Learning, sales team, and other Curriculum Associates professionals, the Educational Consultant (Math) will be responsible for facilitating high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicating consultatively with schoolteachers and leaders.

The impact you’ll have:

• Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core product, focusing on ELA or Reading
• 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_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 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

What we’re looking for:

• Minimally, a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2+ years of experience in teaching ELA or Reading, coaching teachers of ELA or Reading, and providing ELA or Reading professional development. Master’s degree in ELA or Reading is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for ELA or Reading for 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
• 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
• Bilingual and biliterate (English/Spanish) preferred.

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.

Location: This position is based in Chicago, ILarea and will be supporting districts throughout the Midwest,PA, and WV. Candidates must either currently live in, near, or be open to relocating to the Chicago area. Must have 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.

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, ranging from $30/hour-$65.63/hour, depending on the type of work you will be assigned to complete (e.g. “at-home” work versus “away from home”work, such as working directly with educators). 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 withinthe Company’s look-back period are eligible to enroll in medical coverage after 90 days of employment.
• Temporary and per-diem employees working more than 20 hours per week are eligible for twelve paid holidays.
• All temporary and per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time.

Start Date: ASAP