Educational Consultant – Per Diem - San Diego, CA (EdTech)

Location: Based in San Diego, California; candidates must live in or be open to relocating to Southern California. Considerable travel beyond San Diego is required, including up to 70% travel.

Salary: $35–$65 per hour, depending on the assigned work.

Company

hirify.global develops education technology and learning programs, including i-Ready, serving K–8 students and educators.

What you will do

• Deliver professional development, product training, and implementation support for teachers, coaches, and school leaders using Ready and i-Ready.
• Coordinate and facilitate on-site workshops and adjust sessions within defined parameters to meet participant needs.
• Support lesson planning, pacing, instructional implementation, and the use of assessment data to improve classroom learning.
• Work with leaders to identify implementation successes and challenges and provide tailored support.
• Participate in internal professional improvement through observation, feedback, and coaching.
• Track and submit detailed training notes and complete assignments on time while maintaining a professional customer-facing presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2+ years of experience teaching, coaching teachers, and providing professional development; secondary-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Common Core State Standards for Grades K–8, including content and practice standards, or comparable state standards.
• Fluency with digital tools and online assessments, with a high level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and their application to professional development.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer and internet skills, including Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort.
• Own transportation and a valid driver’s license are required.

Nice to have

• Ability to present in Spanish.
• Knowledge of online meeting programs such as Zoom or Webex.

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary, part-time per diem schedule arranged as needed according to customer demand, with professional development usually occurring during normal school hours.
• Peak delivery periods are August–October and January–February, with work available throughout the school year.
• The role is seasonal and as-needed; maintaining another full-time role during school hours is not recommended.
• Compensation covers professional development delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses.
• Company-provided laptop, retention of travel points from work-related flights and hotels, and possible mileage reimbursement for applicable travel.
• Travel may include overnight hotel stays and transportation by car, plane, or public transportation.

Hiring process

• Start date: ASAP.