Per Diem Professional Development Associate - Midwest

greatminds; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Minds in the Midwest US is seeking a Part-time PD Associate to deliver high-quality professional development and on-site coaching for districts adopting Eureka Math, Wit & Wisdom, and related curricula.

The role emphasizes implementation support, facilitation skills, and collaboration with educators. Remote work is available, with occasional on-site engagement and travel as regionally required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching or coaching experience, with 1+ year delivering high-quality professional development.
• Experience implementing Great Minds curricula, especially Wit & Wisdom and/or Eureka Math.
• Familiarity with Great Minds instructional design and pedagogy.
• Deep content knowledge in humanities, mathematics or science.
• Experience with both digital and print education platforms.
• Strong organizational habits for goal setting, project management, decision making, and record keeping.
• Ability to make solutions-oriented decisions in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expertise in the Great Minds professional services catalog to provide high-quality, on-site support, coaching, and PD to assigned schools.
• Engage in cycles of internal training to develop or deepen expertise in new professional services offerings, in general facilitation and coaching skills, and to gain greater familiarity with Great Minds products.
• Cultivate and maintain a strong and supportive Great Minds culture in all work environments, with an emphasis on trust, collegiality, curiosity, and quality.

Skills

Teaching/coaching

PD delivery

Curriculum implementation

Curriculum content knowledge

Digital & print platforms

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Who We Are

Great Minds is a high-growth, mission-driven organization founded by educators in 2007. As a for-profit, Public Benefit Corporation, we believe all students deserve access to meaningful, challenging content—and all teachers deserve tools that are intuitive, effective, and built for the realities of today’s classrooms.

We develop high-quality, knowledge-rich math, science and ELA curricula grounded in research and designed in collaboration with educators. Our materials reflect real classroom needs and are built to drive lasting student outcomes.

We are committed to usability, coherence, and practical implementation—supporting teachers not just through curriculum, but with professional learning, purposeful technology, and responsive service that enable strong adoption and impact.

What We Build

Our products—Eureka Math and Eureka Math², Wit & Wisdom, PhD Science, Geodes, and the newly launched Arts & Letters ELA—are trusted by thousands of schools and districts nationwide.

• Eureka Math is the most widely used math curriculum in the U.S., and is focused on balancing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application.

• Wit & Wisdom and Arts & Letters ELA anchor our reading strategy with content-rich, grade-level instruction that integrates literature, history, and the arts, grounded in the science of reading. Geodes complements our reading suite with decodable texts that pair phonics with meaningful content to support early literacy.

These programs reflect a shared belief in high expectations, joyful rigor, and deep respect for educators and students.

Where We’re Headed

Great Minds is entering a new stage of growth and product maturity. We are focused on building more connected, customer-informed experiences across the full educator journey—from curriculum to professional learning to platform and support.

Our long-term vision is to become a true partner in impact—not just delivering curriculum, but supporting educators in achieving outcomes at scale.

Job Purpose

The PD Associate is a member of the Implementation Services team and supports Great Minds in its mission to promote adoption and effective implementation of all curriculum products. Maintaining intimate knowledge of the features and advantages of Great Minds products and services, PD Associates work as part of a regional team to support districts and schools to successfully implement Great Minds curriculum. The PD Associate is a versatile, part-time team member with the skills to deliver a blend of services that include both PD facilitation and coaching.

This role is an exceptional opportunity for skilled teachers or instructional coaches who are experienced in implementing a high-quality curriculum to contribute to Great Minds’ organizational mission to ensure all students have access to a high-quality, knowledge-based education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expertise in the Great Minds professional services catalog in order to provide high-quality, on-site support, coaching, and PD to assigned schools

• Engage in cycles of internal training to develop or deepen expertise in new professional services offerings, in general facilitation and coaching skills, and to gain greater familiarity with Great Minds products

• Cultivate and maintain a strong and supportive Great Minds culture in all work environments, with an emphasis on trust, collegiality, curiosity, and quality

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience teaching or coaching with at least 1 year of experience delivering high-quality professional development.

• Experience implementing one of Great Minds curricula, especiallyWit & Wisdomand/orEureka Math

• Proficiency with or alignment to Great Minds instructional design and pedagogy

• Deep content knowledge in the curriculum focus area (humanities, mathematics, science)

• Experience with both digital and print education platforms

• Strong organizational habits necessary for successful goal setting, project management, collective decision making, deadline execution, and record keeping

• Ability to make solutions-oriented decisions through flexible thinking in an ambiguous, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

Attributes

• Passion for and commitment to the importance of high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum

• Commitment to high standards, instructional quality, and continuous improvement for oneself and others

• Receptivity to feedback with a focus on reflective practice

• Highly collaborative with the ability to consistently exhibit diplomacy, tact, and integrity

• Appreciation for the challenges and victories faced everyday by educators and their leaders working toward improving student learning outcomes

• Empathy, curiosity, and the desire to continually grow as a learner

• Deep belief that every child is capable of greatness

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree

Status

• Part-time

• Remote

Location

Candidates should be located in the Midwest US

(Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin)

Travel

The PD Associate will provide onsite PD or coaching with occasional virtual sessions. Based on the regional needs across Great Minds, occasional travel beyondthis regionis possible.

A valid driver’s license and willingness to fly and drive are required for this position.

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate for this position is $34/hr - $45/hr. Final hourly rate will be based on the candidate’s geographic location.

Application Materials

A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.

Background Check & Vaccination

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check and provide declaration of COVID-19 vaccination status. We do not require COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment; however, your vaccination status could impact your ability to perform this role at certain client sites.

Communication

Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.