Come join our team dedicated to educational excellence at Inspired Instruction!
Inspired Instruction is seeking a Math (K–12) Instructional Strategist for a part-time, per diem role supporting districts in North (Newark) and/or Central (Trenton), New Jersey.
Work Schedule and Compensation:
- Anticipated work schedule: 2 to 4 days per month, $650 per diem rate
- Includes mileage and toll reimbursement in accordance with company policy
- Travel Requirement: 60 miles (one-way) from home residence
Start and Engagement Timeline:
- Availability to Start: Mid-June (training phase only, home office.)
- Field engagements: Begin during academic school year
Candidate Eligibility:
· Due to the high-quality delivery of our services, we are unable to consider candidates currently working a full-time, on-site (M-F, 8am-5pm) work schedule.
The Instructional Strategist is responsible for delivering high-quality in-person professional development, coaching and support to teachers and school leaders. Our Instructional Strategist are instrumental in creating meaningful relationships to ultimately help students reach their full potential. This position is best suited for professionals who want to stay connected to the education field while maintaining a high impact to students and personal achievement.
Grow with us and continue as an expert in the area you feel the most PASSIONATE about.
About the Company
Inspired Instruction supports educators through thought partnership and delivery of research-based, customized solutions that elevate student success. We provide the highest quality K-12 customized professional development facilitation, hands-on coaching and onsite support services. Our approach is comprehensive, ongoing, and job embedded. We’ve made it our mission to improve student performance through excellence in teaching and high-quality leadership.
Since 2010, Inspired Instruction has embarked on a mission to make a true difference in the world. We specialize in building teacher capacity through professional development, curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Through workshops, demonstration lessons, and coaching within partner schools.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with schools to build teacher and administrative capacity through evidence- based coaching, curriculum, and professional development
- Develop positive working relationships with a diverse group of teachers and administrators through large group sessions as well as individualized side-by-side support
- Evaluate data and conduct in-class visits to assess and communicate professional learning plans that strengthen academic performance, school culture and climate
- Support schools in strengthening pedagogy and implementing instructional planning to ensure effective teaching in classrooms
- Lead schools in reviewing, developing, organizing and implementing rigorous standards-aligned curriculum
Basic Requirements:
- Minimum 8 years of full-time K-12 classroom teaching experience within middle or high school (grades 5-12) with proven experience in Math instruction
- Experience in administrative and/or principal roles is highly valued but does not count toward the classroom teaching minimum.
- Experience as a substitute teacher will not count toward the classroom teaching minimum
- Certification(s): Valid certification in Mathematics (K–12) or equivalent math credentials covering both elementary and secondary grade levels
- Available to work a minimum of 2 to 4 days per month
- Must be willing to travel by personal transportation up to 60-mile radius one-way from residence for scheduled in-person engagements
- Requires use of personal technology equipment (laptop computer, mobile device, and working camera) to be used during on-site workshop facilitation at client locations
- Strong working knowledge of the State Standards
- High level of competence in facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability using Google Classroom and Workspace tools, Zoom, and other education-related technology tools
- Reliable, high-speed internet to participate in ongoing professional growth
- Current or expired teaching and/or administration certification copies
- Not engaged in or pursuing full-time employment (M-F, 8am-5pm)
- Successfully pass content assessments to continue in selection process
- Successfully pass pre-employment background check
Preferred Requirements:
- Master’s Degree
- Minimum 3 years of teacher leadership experience (e.g. Supervisor, Instructional Coach, Master Teacher, Lead Teacher)
- Virtual Teaching and Learning experience
- Professional Development experience (design, implementation, facilitation and leading)
Successful Competencies:
- Client-service focus, influential and relationship builder
- Proactive organizational methods
- Strong communicator and listener
- Independent thinker
- Flexible, action-oriented, self-starter
- High attention to detail with a creative edge
Additional Benefits:
- Work alongside competent, passionate, and enthusiastic former educators
- Opportunities to engage with leading mentors
- 401(k) & company match
- Paid training program
- Mileage and tolls reimbursement, if applicable
- Bonus incentive opportunities
- Paid employee referral program
- Workshops are designed and produced in-house to ensure quality and relevance
- Stay connected to the education field while maintaining a high impact to student achievement!
Continue as an expert in the area you feel the most PASSIONATE about it!
Apply today-Inspired Instruction is EXCITED to connect with you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $650.00 per day
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- This question is required to complete: Please provide email address.
- This question is required to complete: Please list your teacher certifications.
- This question is required to complete: This position cannot be performed while working in another full-time, M-F 8am to 5pm position unless you have a remote or flexible work schedule and can set your work hours. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- This question is required to complete: Are you willing to use your personal computer for this opportunity?
- This question is required to complete: Do you have a minimum of 8 years of teaching K-12 experience?
- This question is required to complete? What subject area(s) best describes your teaching experience?
- This question is required to complete: “If applicable, how many years of experience do you have in a supervisory, coaching, or teacher leadership role (e.g., Master Teacher, Lead Teacher, Instructional Coach)?”
- This question is required to complete: When are you available to start employment?
- This question is required to complete: Do you have your own transportation to drive approximately 60 miles one-way from your home residence near Newark and/or Trenton, NJ to client locations? Approximately how many miles do you live from Newark or Trenton, NJ?
Work Location: Remote
