Curriculum Associates - US, MO
posted 3 days ago
About the position
Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) with a background in teaching ELA or Reading, 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 (ELA or Reading) will be responsible for facilitating high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicating consultatively with school teachers and leaders. This position is based in Missouri and requires considerable travel beyond the posted location. Candidates must either currently live in or be open to relocating to Missouri. Must have own transportation as this role requires considerable travel beyond the posted location. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Strong working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for ELA or Reading for Grades K-8 (or comparable state 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in ELA or Reading is preferred.
Benefits
- Temporary and per diem employees who average, and maintain, at least 30 hours of work per week may become eligible for medical coverage, under the Affordable Care Act, after an initial waiting period.
- All per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time.
- Company-provided laptop.
