The Professional Learning Facilitator, Student-Centered Math (Contractor) will deliver BetterLesson’s virtual and in-person workshops on Student-Centered Math and Illustrative Mathematics K-12 (IM K-12 Math) curriculum. This contract role will join a team of contractors who are successfully delivering virtual and in-person student-centered workshops on the curriculum.
Here are some of the things you can expect to accomplish in this role:
- Become an expert in Illustrative Mathematics through support and training.
- Meet with educators in group settings and support them to successfully implement the IM K-12 Math Curriculum components (instructional routines, “five practices framework,” and Math Language Routines) using student-centered math facilitation.
- Draw from pre-designed workshops and existing BetterLesson resources and supports (instructional strategies, facilitation guides, product experts, certification courses, classes, etc.) to deliver engaging and impactful professional learning experiences that support the adoption and implementation of the math curriculum.
- Utilize your knowledge of the best practices in math facilitation and student-centered pedagogy to build and refine educators' knowledge of the curriculum, support them to make informed decisions around student learning progress, and to build their own student-centered math literacy skills.
- Create safe, collaborative, and productive learning environments for educators to reflect on their practice and identify areas of growth.
About You
- You love to deliver professional learning workshops virtually and in-person.
- You have a willingness and drive to learn a new curriculum
- Desire to travel in-person at least twice a month.
- You are passionate about supporting educators to successfully implement math curriculum.
- You have experience skillfully facilitating virtual and in-person adult learning as an instructional coach or other role working with educators to change their practice and/or mindsets.
- You are committed to supporting educators in creating learning environments that are diverse, inclusive, and equitable.
- (Preferred but not necessary) You have successfully implemented the IM K-12 Math curriculum or supported educators in a district initiative to implement the curriculum.
What We Can Offer You
- The opportunity to facilitate pre-designed virtual and in-person workshops on the math curriculum to improve outcomes for teachers and students.
- Occasional opportunities to co-facilitate virtual and in-person workshops with other experienced educators.
- A contract from July 2023 to June 2024 to deliver virtual and in-person workshops.Possibility for contract renewal and/or expansion in ‘24-’25.
- $800 per in-person workshop with travel, lodging, and meals reimbursed.
- $200 per virtual workshop.
- There is no guarantee of hoursor the number of workshops available.
