Educational Consultant (Math) – Per Diem – Springfield, Illinois

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage after 90 days

12 paid holidays

Sick time accrual

Job summary

Curriculum Associates, LLC in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a temporary Educational Consultant (Math) for per diem, part-time work supporting professional learning for teachers and school leaders. Travel up to 80% and a flexible schedule during school hours reflect the role’s seasonal demand.

You will facilitate on-site trainings, analyze data with educators, and tailor support to meet learning objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Mathematics education required.
• 2+ years of teaching Mathematics experience and coaching teachers preferred.
• Strong knowledge of State Standards for Mathematics (K-8) and ELA standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate high‑quality professional development for teachers and leaders.
• Coordinate on-site product training and professional learning courses.
• Analyze data with educators and tailor support to meet learning objectives.
• Present a professional image and communicate consultatively with teachers and administrators.
• Track and submit detailed training notes and complete assignments on time.
• Engage in ongoing professional improvement and coaching cycles.

Skills

Mathematics

Teacher coaching

Professional learning

Data analysis

Facilitation

Communication

Time management

Spanish (Bilingual)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Math Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

WebEx

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.*This is not a remote position.*Heavy travel is required when schools are in session.*You must live within 30 min of the posting cityEducational Consultant (Math) – Per Diem – Springfield, IllinoisAre 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.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 Springfield, Illinois area 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 Springfield 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 within the 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: ASAPThe impact you'll have:Become an expert on the company's online diagnostic and instruction program, as well as core products, focusing on MathematicsServe 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 participantsHelp 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 learningMeet 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 challengesEngage 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 mannerPresent a professional image at all times to customers and prospectsWhat we're looking for:Bachelor's degree and at least 2+ years of experience in teaching Mathematics, coaching teachers of Mathematics, and providing Mathematics professional learning. To best serve our educators and students, we would love to see experience teaching mathematics at the secondary (6-12) level and/or with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Mathematics educationStrong working knowledge of the State Standards for Mathematics for Grades K-8 including both the content standards and the practice standards. Understanding of the ELA Standards for K-8 also preferredFluency with using digital tools including online assessments, and a high level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leadersUnderstand principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional learning to ensure participants meet learning objectivesExcellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skillsExceptional time management skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately. Proven organizational skills and high attention to detailExcellent computer and internet skills including knowledge of Office programs (Outlook, Word, PPT, etc.); knowledge of online meeting programs (e.g. Zoom/WebEx) a plusAbility to work independently and as part of an educational cohortBilingual in Spanish preferredCurriculum 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 [e-mail] for US based job postings. Contact [e-mail] 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: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilitiesInformation that you provide when applying for employment with Curriculum Associates, LLC may be subject to the California Privacy Rights Act.