Educational Consultant (Literacy)

Location: Based in New York City, NY, United States; this is not a remote role. Travel within New York State and nationally is required, with candidates near EWR, ISP, JFK, or LGA preferred. Travel up to 80% is an essential job function.

Compensation: $30–$65 per hour, depending on the assigned work. Compensation covers professional development delivery, internal training, and travel time; travel expenses are also provided.

Company

hirify.global is an education technology company developing learning programs including i-Ready for K–8 students and supporting educators through professional learning and classroom resources.

What you will do

• Facilitate professional development, product training, and support for teachers, coaches, school administrators, and leaders.
• Coordinate on-site training and adjust professional development workshops within specified parameters to meet participant needs.
• Support implementation of Ready and i-Ready, including lesson planning, pacing, instructional application, and classroom learning improvement.
• Help educators analyze assessment data and work with leaders to identify implementation successes and challenges.
• Participate in internal professional improvement through observation, feedback, and coaching.
• Submit detailed training notes and complete assignments on time while maintaining a professional image with customers and prospects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in teaching, coaching teachers, and providing professional development. Experience teaching at the secondary 6–12 level is preferred for serving educators and students.
• Strong working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for Grades K–8, or comparable state standards, including content and practice standards.
• Fluency with digital tools and online assessments, and comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and their application to professional development and learning objectives.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Exceptional time management, organizational skills, prioritization ability, and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer and internet skills, including Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort.
• Willingness to drive within the state, travel nationally, and stay overnight in hotels when required.

Nice to have

• Experience teaching at the secondary 6–12 level.
• Knowledge of online meeting programs such as Zoom or WebEx.
• Bilingual ability.

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary, part-time per diem work scheduled as needed according to customer demand, primarily during normal school hours.
• Professional development demand peaks from August through October and in January and February, with work available throughout the school year.
• Travel expenses, travel time compensation, a company-provided laptop, and the ability to keep travel points from work-related flights and hotels.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.
• Per diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time; employees averaging and maintaining at least 30 hours per week may become eligible for medical coverage under the Affordable Care Act after an initial waiting period.