K-5 Professional Development Consultant (On-Call)

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, over 50 stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job 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, evidence-based instructional practices and experience supporting adult learners through professional development, coaching, and/or facilitation.  You should be familiar with current educational standards, initiatives, and instructional frameworks impacting elementary schools. Real-world classroom experience is essential. Additionally, excellent interpersonal skills, adherence to deadlines, and attention to detail are a must. 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

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

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  

Additional Information

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.

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. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.  
   
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers  
   
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose. 

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Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. 

Some of the recruiting platforms and tools Lakeshore uses rely on artificial intelligence to help identify potential candidates. The people at Lakeshore review candidates and make all hiring decisions.

Please see the E-Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster in English and Spanish for more information.