Professional Development Consultant (Part-Time, Contractor)

Teaching kids to think critically and communicate effectively has never been more important, and NoRedInk helps students become better writers in more than 60% of middle and high schools in the U.S. To advance our mission of helping all students harness the power of the written word, we are looking for talented Professional Development Consultants (PDC) to help teachers using NoRedInk become more effective writing instructors. 

Are you a retired educator or educator transitioning out of, or taking a break from, the classroom? This could be an excellent opportunity! In this role you will work as a part-time contractor, delivering professional development sessions to NoRedInk customers, virtually and onsite. Successful candidates should be passionate about utilizing their expertise and experience teaching English Language Arts to help teachers more effectively incorporate NoRedInk into their ELA instruction.

Professional Development Consultants must be able to participate in, and successfully complete, forty (40) hours of onboarding within 4-weeks, starting on June 1st, to become certified to conduct sessions. Onboarding is both asynchronous courses and live virtual meetings. After onboarding, PDCs set their own availability and manage their schedules, with an expected minimum commitment of 10 hours per week. Most sessions occur during school hours or shortly after a typical school day. Candidates must reside within the continental United States and be located in the Pacific, Mountain, or Central time zones, with preference given to applicants based in Illinois, Arizona, or California.

This position requires reliable internet that can support video calls and a quiet, professional place to deliver sessions. PDC’s must have their own equipment necessary to deliver sessions remotely. 

As a Professional Development Consultant you will: 

• Become an expert in NoRedInk and our professional development service offerings, utilizing your ELA domain expertise to help teachers incorporate NoRedInk into their literacy instruction
• Facilitate highly engaging virtual and onsite professional development sessions for educators, employing an adaptive approach to meet the needs of your participants
• Engage in internal professional development, including observations, feedback, and coaching, to further professional growth.
• Complete pre- and post-training operations procedures, including leaving detailed notes, in a timely manner. 

About You: 

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus on English
• Minimum of two years of US-based English Language Arts teaching experience in 4th-12th grade
• Strong working knowledge of best practices in literacy instruction
• Experience integrating technology into classroom instructional models
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate professional learning experiences for teachers, including an understanding of how to use adult learning principles to meet session objectives
• Proficient with technology, confident in navigating a virtual learning experience (i.e. Zoom) and using Google Suite 
• Experience using NoRedInk in your own ELA classrooms is an advantage, but not a requirement

Time Commitment and Engagement: 

• Variable weekly schedules, dependent on customer demand. 

Most sessions will be scheduled during regular school hours. Occasionally, there is flexibility for early morning or evening training sessions across time zones.

• Peak training season is July-October. Training continues to be scheduled from November-May at a steady, but less frequent, rate. 

Travel: 

• Professional Development Consultants must have the ability to travel as needed for high-demand onsite training days, particularly in July and August. They must be located within 90 minutes of a major airport and have a valid driver’s license. 
• All travel-related expenses (lodging, transportation, meals) are paid upfront by Professional Development Consultants and will be reimbursed within 2-3 weeks.    

Compensation: 

• • Consultants will bill NoRedInk for the hours worked and will be paid within two weeks of submitting the invoice. 
  • $35.00/hour for virtual sessions + up to 30 minutes of prep/wrap-up time per session
  • $45.00/hour for onsite sessions + up to 30 minutes of prep/wrap-up time per session + $25.00/hour of travel to/from onsite sessions
  • $1,400.00 for the forty (40) hours of onboarding in June, payable upon completion

What NoRedInk Offers:

• A competitive salary and equity package in a high-growth, well-funded startup with massive traction
• UHC health, vision, and dental benefits (U.S. Only) - 100% of premiums paid for employees
• Fully remote company
• Annual department or company-wide in-person conference and teambuilding
• A flexible PTO policy and paid parental leave
• 7 standard Holidays + a holiday week between Christmas Eve and New Years
• 401(k) (U.S. Only)
• The ability to help millions of students and teachers and address a critical societal need

Note: Agencies or third-party recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information to any NoRedInk employee without a signed agreement and explicit approval from the Talent Acquisition team.

About NoRedInk:

NoRedInk helps students in over 60% of U.S. school districts become stronger writers. Our adaptive, engaging curriculum personalizes learning, supports students through the writing process, and builds skills through targeted practice. With over 10 billion exercises completed, our mission is to help every student harness the power of the written word.

Check out our press page, including our 2-minute pitch on NBC and articles in The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.

NoRedInk believes that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining talented teammates from diverse backgrounds and to providing an inclusive, respectful workplace with equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, in accordance with applicable law.