Educational Consultant - Per Diem - Illinois - Statewide

Curriculum Associates • Contract • Remote from Illinois, United States • from $65 / hour • 11h ago

Fast Facts

Curriculum Associates is seeking a Per Diem Educational Consultant in Illinois for the 2026-27 school year to facilitate professional development in ELA and Mathematics for educators across the state.

Responsibilities: Facilitate high-quality professional development, support teachers in implementing i-Ready programs, analyze data with educators, and provide tailored on-site support based on specific needs.

Skills: Strong knowledge of ELA and Mathematics standards for K-8, excellent facilitation and communication skills, proficiency with digital tools, and strong organizational skills are required.

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of teaching or coaching experience are preferred.

Location: This is a remote position based in Illinois, requiring travel across the state, with potential out-of-state travel depending on business demand.

Compensation: $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 - Per Diem - Illinois - Statewide

This is a general posting for future openings for the 2026 - 27 school year. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates whose qualifications align with the specific needs of the position and the targeted location will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process.

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 with a background in teaching ELA or Mathematics, 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 will be responsible for facilitating high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicating consultatively with teachers 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 the state of Illinois, supporting various districts across the state. Candidates must either currently live in or be open to relocating to Illinois. Candidates must have their 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. Out-of-state travel may be required based on business demand.

Compensation: We offer a competitive hourly rate starting at $65/hour for educator-facing professional learning delivery. Additional compensation is provided for preparation, co-facilitation, internal meetings, travel, and other required work activities.

Individuals in this role may retain all travel reward points earned through work-related travel. Mileage reimbursement may be available for eligible travel. A company-provided laptop is also included.

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 are eligible for accrued sick time.

The impact you'll have:

Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program as well as core and supplemental products for both reading and math
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 i-Ready and our core math and supplemental reading materials 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
Always present a professional image to customers and prospects

What we're looking for:

Minimally, a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2+ years of experience in teaching, coaching teachers and providing professional development.
Strong working knowledge of the State Standards for ELA and Mathematics for Grades K–8, 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