Professional Development Facilitator (Part-Time, Contractor — Midwest)

CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially students in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. We envision a world where all students get the opportunity to have a world class education. We operate an online reading program for grades 3-12, www.CommonLit.org, that is used by teachers in over 90,000 American schools.

CommonLit is seeking experienced educators based in the Midwest region (IL, MI, OH, IN, MN, WI)  to serve as Professional Development Facilitators (Part-Time, Contractor). Facilitators will lead on-site professional development for school and district partners adopting and implementing CommonLit 360, with additional opportunities to deliver virtual PD throughout the year.

This role is ideal for former teacher leaders, instructional coaches, or school leaders who are passionate about adult learning, curriculum implementation, and improving literacy outcomes at scale.

You’ll love this role if:

-You were highly successful as a teacher, coach, or school leader. You were obsessed with making sure all students had access to grade-level work and the tools they needed to succeed.

-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 understand that making change in a school is a complex process.

-You enjoy solving problems and supporting educators. You will lead PD for many schools who will be implementing the CommonLit 360 curriculum for the first time. 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: We will accept applications on a rolling basis. Priority will be given to applications received by February 1, 2026.

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