Professional Development (Part-Time, Independent Contractor)

About Just Right Reader

Just Right Reader is a literacy publisher dedicated to helping children become confident, successful readers through engaging, research-based resources grounded in the Science of Reading. Our growing product line includes decodable and knowledge-building books, classroom resources, teacher guides, lesson plans, literacy games, family resources, and marketing materials designed for students from Birth through Grade 12.

We're seeking an experienced learning professional to partner with our Learning Team to lead the delivery of high-quality, engaging Professional Development and Family Engagement across virtual and in-person settings.

About This Engagement

To ensure strong implementation of high-quality early literacy instruction and to accelerate reading achievement across participating schools, Just Right Reader is looking to expand our team of highly skilled Professional Development Contractors. These contractors will expand the capacity of our Learning team and enable Just Right Reader to deliver robust, scalable, and personalized professional learning that aligns with state expectations, Science of Reading priorities, and the unique needs of each district.

Time Commitment & Availability

This is a part-time, independent contractor role with flexible hours based on project needs and client demand. Facilitators are booked on an assignment-by-assignment basis for virtual and/or in-person sessions.

Availability Expectations: Given scheduling timelines, contractors are expected to respond to assignment availability inquiries within 24 hours.

Travel & Multi-Day Delivery: For in-person events where travel, prep, and presentation exceed a standard half-day, schedules may require full-day or multi-day commitments.

Scope of Work

• This role will support nationwide delivery of high-quality, Science of Reading-aligned professional learning for schools and districts. Contractors will facilitate onsite and virtual PD sessions, lead Family Engagement Nights, and provide implementation support to ensure districts use Just Right Reader resources with fidelity. They will present to educators and families, model effective literacy practices, communicate with district partners, and represent the organization with professionalism.
• This role expands instructional impact and helps accelerate foundational reading achievement across the country.
• Expectations for the role: Onboarding & Training for 1-2 weeks, and then ongoing PD Delivery & Implementation Support from there.

This engagement does not include internal people management, HR responsibilities, or administrative duties.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing people, ideally in education, business development, or a similarly relationship-driven environment.
• Experience with and knowledge of Science of Reading curriculum.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills; ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to build trust with educators, business leaders, and senior executives.
• Highly organized, with the ability to establish structure, operating rhythms, and accountability in a fast-moving environment.
• Natural curiosity and willingness to learn, document, and continuously improve PD practices across the organization.

Preferred Experience

• Early literacy Teacher resources
• Decodable texts
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Engagement Details

• Structure: This role is structured as an independent contractor (1099) engagement.
• Duration: This is an ongoing agreement evaluated for continuation on a month-to-month basis depending on business needs.
• Autonomy & Flexibility: The contractor determines their own work schedule, methods, tools, and approach, subject to agreed-upon milestones, deadlines, and delivery expectations.
• Compensation & Invoicing: Compensation is project-based and paid monthly for services performed, submitted via invoice according to our monthly payment schedule.
• Location & Travel: Services are primarily performed remotely, with in-person travel for school site presentations based on mutual agreement

How to Express Interest

Please submit:

• Your resume highlighting relevant experience.
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns.
• Your preferred rate structure (hourly, project based) and your rates.