Education Analyst, reporting to EdScale Founder

Visit our website to learn more and apply: https://edscalellc.com/join-our-team/ Ideal Candidate Qualifications EdScale is searching for an analyst to partner directly with the Founder and Principal Consultant. The ideal candidate enjoys working remotely and independently, values iteration and collaboration, is a strong and efficient communicator, is committed to equity and better results in education, and has advanced excel analysis and design skills. Responsibilities ■ Develop and manage project plans and action steps ■ Design workshop and training “lesson plans” along with PowerPoint slides for adults ■ Facilitate preparation for progress meetings with partners ■ Draft memos and other materials synthesizing inputs from workshops, trainings, retreats, progress meetings, focus groups, research, etc. ■ Build tools/dashboards in Excel and Google Sheets to support and drive implementation Requirements ■ K12 education experience: as teacher, aide, student teacher, camp counselor, etc. ■ Written and oral communication skills: structure clear communications, lesson plans, and PowerPoint presentations ■ Critical thinking: synthesize ideas and content to produce first drafts of client deliverables ■ Excel analytical skills: high-intermediate to advanced level Excel skills ■ Entrepreneurial spirit: take on tasks with minimal direction, asking for clarity early and often, and creating products with pride as if it were your own business ■ Positive, forward-looking attitude: always seeking solutions from a given starting point ■ Desire to learn and grow from feedback: through a multi-iterative process Sample Projects ■ Organizational Strategic Planning: Partner with firm leadership to guide districts through strategic plan development. Lead the synthesis of stakeholder data and research to translate findings into actionable priorities. ■ Program Implementation & Monitoring: Design high-impact retreat agendas and review meetings to help clients track evidence and adjust strategies in real-time. Additional Details Analyst rate ranges from $55 to $75 per hour. Hours fluctuate based on the project needs and candidate performance, estimated at 15-20 hours a week. Role is contractual. Contractor must have regular working hours during Monday-Friday EST to lead and join partner calls. Executive coaching and bonus structures are possible after one year of contracting. About EdScale We partner with states, districts, schools, and education-focused organizations to get better results through a relentless focus on implementation. We support our partners in strategic planning, performance management, capacity building, and strategic advising and operations. Visit our website to learn more and apply: https://edscalellc.com/join-our-team/ EdScale is committed to creating a diverse workforce, reflective of and inclusive of our state, district, school, and education partners. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job