[Hiring] K-5 Professional Development Consultant @Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC

Role Description

OUR TEAM IS EXPANDING! WE ARE INTERESTED IN PER DIEM / CONSULTANT-BASED CANDIDATES!

We are currently searching for a knowledgeable and experienced pre-K-5 Professional Development Consultant who is passionate about elementary education. In this per diem position, you will create and facilitate in-person and/or virtual training sessions for our customers. A successful candidate will have:

• In-depth knowledge of education and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Experience supporting adult learners through professional development, coaching, and/or facilitation.
• Familiarity with current educational standards, initiatives, and instructional frameworks impacting elementary schools.
• Real-world classroom experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, adherence to deadlines, and attention to detail.

You will be working closely with company executives and a variety of colleagues and customers—from parents and teachers to high-level administrators at the district and state levels.

This position requires travel within the United States and residency within 45 miles of a major international airport.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in a pre-K-5 classroom setting, instructional coaching, curriculum leadership, school administration, principalship, or related educational roles.
  • Strong background in professional development and/or facilitation, instructional coaching, and/or adult learning.
  • In-depth familiarity with Pre K-5 instructional practices and evidence-based teaching strategies.
  • Knowledge of current education mandates, standards, initiatives, and instructional frameworks at the elementary level.
  • Experience working with diverse student populations and varied school settings.
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas: literacy instruction, Science of Reading, mathematics, social-emotional learning, student engagement, differentiated instruction, learning environment design, or assessment and data-driven instruction.
  • Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to travel within the U.S. to provide professional development training.
• Preferred:
  • Bilingual preferred: Spanish.
  • Master's degree in education or a related field.
  • Knowledge about early childhood education, (Infant, Toddler, and/or pre-K tools) is a plus.
  • Prior teaching/administrative credential, and/or academic coaching expertise.

Requirements

• Compensation is provided on a per-assignment basis and varies by engagement type:
  • In-Person Training (Local)
    • Half-Day: $550-$650
    • Full-Day: $700-$800
  • In-Person Training (Non-Local)
    • Half-Day: $650-$750
    • Full-Day: $850-$950
  • Virtual Training
    • Lead Trainer (60-90 minutes): $350-$425 per session
    • Facilitator (60-90 minutes): $75 per session
  • CLASS Observations: $750 per day
• Rates are based on experience, qualifications, assignment scope, and travel requirements, where applicable.

Benefits

• At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win.
• We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families, and children we serve.
• We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team.
• Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of.
• Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning.
• To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us.