CommonLit is a nonprofit EdTech organization dedicated to providing high-quality literacy instruction to low-income students and students of color to prepare them for success in college and careers. We operate a free online reading and writing program, www.commonlit.org, that is used by millions of teachers and students worldwide each month. We are a quickly growing team of passionate professionals - many of whom are former teachers. Our team is now over 120 full-time employees spread across ~30 states.

As a Professional Development Facilitator (Part-Time, Contractor), you will be responsible for facilitating virtual and/or in-person professional development sessions around our CommonLit’s instructional program with a special focus on our 360 curriculum. CommonLit currently partners with thousands of schools throughout the United States and our evidence-based program has been shown to accelerate student learning.

For in-person training, CommonLit will cover the cost of pre-approved air or train travel, car rental, rideshare, and lodging expenses in service of the on-site work. CommonLit will also provide contractors with a CommonLit-issued computer on an as-needed basis.

- You were highly successful as a teacher, coach, or school leader. You were obsessed with student outcomes and you understood what it took to ensure your students made meaningful progress.

- You are comfortable with and excited about leading adult learning. In the past, you’ve led Professional Development sessions for educators that are engaging and have helped to drive academic success for students. You have also taken part in curriculum decision-making and/or implementation and you can effectively communicate with teacher practitioners and with school leaders and other stakeholders.

- You enjoy solving problems and supporting educators. For many of CommonLit’s customers, this will be their first full year of using our full instructional program. While leading sessions or talking to customers, you’ll need to work with them to strategically solve problems by drawing upon your own knowledge of best practices and collaborative problem solving.

- You are eager to build new skills and are receptive to feedback. You love to learn new things and challenge yourself.

- You are highly familiar with CommonLit and are excited to learn more about our products and program. It is required that candidates for this position are familiar with CommonLit’s products and have used them in some capacity with success. We will give special attention to candidates who’ve had success either teaching CommonLit 360 or supporting the implementation of the curriculum in their school or district.

Apply by date: April 12, 2024 by 5pm ET. Please submit your resume and answer the application questions. Application questions take the place of a cover letter for this application.

As an equal opportunity employer, CommonLit values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based upon their race, traits historically associated with race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified applicant requiring assistance or an accommodation to complete any step of the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@commonlit.org.