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Curriculum Associates is seeking a part-time Educational Consultant (Math) to provide high-quality professional development to educators in the Milwaukee area and beyond. This per diem role requires strong math teaching experience and the ability to facilitate professional learning in various school districts.

Responsibilities: The Educational Consultant will facilitate professional development workshops, provide tailored on-site support for educators, analyze data, and adjust training to meet participants' needs.

Skills: Candidates must have strong knowledge of K-8 Math standards, excellent communication and facilitation skills, proficiency with digital tools, and experience in teaching or coaching mathematics education.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in mathematics education or similar roles is required, preferably with experience teaching at the secondary level.

Location: This role is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and requires travel throughout the Midwest and surrounding states.

Compensation: $35 - $65 / Hourly

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 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE. CANDIDATES MUST CURRENTLY LIVE IN, BE NEAR, OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO THE MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN AREA.

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. 

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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin and will be supporting districts throughout the Midwest (MN, IA, WI, IL, IN, MI, OH), Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Candidates must currently live in, near, or be open to relocating to the Milwaukee, WI 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 $35/hour-$65/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: ASAP

The impact you'll have: 

• Become an expert on the company's online diagnostic and instruction program, as well as core products, focusing on Mathematics
• 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: 

• 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 education
• Strong 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 preferred
• 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 learning 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

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