Curriculum Associates

Educational Consultant, ELA or Reading

Curriculum Associates
Posted 10/21/2026part-timeMississippi • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $30 - $65 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ELA or Reading instruction and professional development, with a strong understanding of Common Core State Standards for Grades K–8. Capable of delivering tailored training and support to educators while effectively analyzing data to enhance instructional practices.

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Bachelor's Degree2+ Years Teaching Experience in ELA or ReadingCommon Core State Standards KnowledgeProfessional Development FacilitationData Analysis for Instruction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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
  • Adjust professional learning workshops within specified parameters to fit participant needs
  • Deliver professional learning courses to teachers, coaches, and leaders on effectively implementing Ready and i-Ready
  • Provide tailored on-site support to teachers, coaches, and leaders
  • Provide lesson planning and pacing support
  • Help educators analyze data and apply it to instruction
  • Work with leaders to identify evidence of implementation successes and challenges
  • Participate in internal professional improvement and development, including observation, feedback, and coaching
  • Track and submit detailed training notes and complete assignments in a timely manner
  • Present a professional image to customers and prospects
  • Work closely with the Director of Professional Learning, sales team, and other Curriculum Associates professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimally, a Bachelor’s degree
  • 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), including both the content standards and the practice standards
  • Fluency with using digital tools including online assessments
  • High level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders
  • Understanding of principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional development
  • 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) is a plus
  • Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort
  • Must currently live in, be near, or be willing to relocate to Mississippi
  • Must have own transportation
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Ability to travel up to 80%, including overnight stays and transportation by car, plane, and/or public transportation
  • Out-of-state travel may be required based on business demand

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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

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Hard Skills
Teaching ELACoaching TeachersProfessional DevelopmentData AnalysisLesson PlanningPacing SupportDigital Tools ProficiencyOnline AssessmentsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work Independently
Tools & Technologies
Office ProgramsOnline Meeting ProgramsZoomWebEx
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
Common CoreProfessional LearningAdult Learning PrinciplesEducational CohortMississippi Residency