Hybrid Contract Opportunity: Math Professional Learning Facilitator at Leading Educators

What We Do

At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their opportunity to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to translate complex content knowledge, standards, and their knowledge of that student into lessons that help them learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world.

That’s a big lift, and it often happens alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology.

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ensure every student reaches their full potential.

Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators work toward a future where every student is ready to thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org.

Organization: Leading Educators
Location: Philadelphia, PA (In-Person Sessions)
Contract Dates: August 20–22, 2025
Compensation: Up to $1,200/day + travel stipend (see details below)

About the Opportunity

Leading Educators is seeking experienced and skilled Math Professional Learning Facilitators to support the School District of Philadelphia's Accelerate Philly initiative. This short-term opportunity offers a chance to support teachers in building effective classroom communities and strengthening instructional practice to support student learning from the first day of school.

This is an ideal engagement for professionals with experience in mathematics education and adult facilitation.

Role and Responsibilities

Facilitators will lead professional learning sessions for K–8 teachers and school leaders focused on "Building Math Community." These sessions will support participants in:

• Exploring and applying instructional strategies for math classrooms
• Differentiating between "Norms for Doing Math" and general behavior expectations
• Practicing collaborative routines and rituals
• Exploring and modeling a Math Language Routine (MLR) for their grade band
• Supporting teachers in applying the content to their own classroom context

Session content and materials will be provided by Leading Educators. Facilitators will receive orientation in advance of session delivery.

Session Schedule and Format

Facilitators will be assigned to sessions based on grade band: K–2, 3–5, or 6–8.

In-Person Session Dates and Times:

• Tuesday, August 20: 8:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. (Full Day)
• Wednesday, August 21: 8:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (Half Day)
• Thursday, August 22: 8:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (Half Day)

Compensation and Time Allocation

Facilitator Rates:

• Full Day Rate: $1,200
• Time Allocation: 8–12 hours program delivery + 12–16 hours of pre- and post-work
• Half Day Rate: $600
• Time Allocation: 4–6 hours program delivery + 6–8 hours of pre- and post-work

Note: If a facilitator is contracted for multiple days (e.g., August 20–22), compensation will follow the full day rate for each day, even for sessions with half-day durations (August 21 and 22).

Travel Stipend:

• $1,000 travel stipend covers a 1-night, 2-day trip
• Additional $300 stipend if the facilitator is required to stay past 5:00 p.m. on the second day

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of K–8 math content and classroom instructional practices
• Prior experience facilitating adult professional learning sessions
• Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills

Comfortable facilitating in-person sessions in Philadelphia, PA