AI Education Consultant – K-12 Strategy & Innovation (Ind. Contractor)

Role

This is a part-time Independent Contractor role (10–20 hrs/week) to advise K-12 schools on AI strategy and innovation. The consultant will assess AI readiness, develop AI integration strategies, design AI-driven instructional materials and professional learning, create and refine prompts/agents/workflows, lead professional development, and advise on AI policy and responsible use.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct AI audits assessing readiness across operations, teaching, and learning.
• Develop AI integration strategies aligned to curriculum, teacher readiness, and student outcomes.
• Design engaging, standards-aligned AI-driven instructional materials and professional learning content.
• Create and refine AI prompts, agents, and instructional/operational workflows.
• Lead professional development on AI tools, ethics, and best practices.
• Advise districts and schools on AI policy and responsible use in K-12 settings.
• Monitor emerging AI trends and tools relevant to education.

Requirements

• US-based candidate with strong English communication skills.
• 5+ years of K-12 education experience (e.g., teacher, instructional coach, tech coordinator, district leader).
• Proven experience with AI tools, including prompt engineering, agent development, and workflow automation.
• Strong instructional design skills and ability to create engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences.
• Deep understanding of digital literacy, media fluency, and computer science in K-12 settings.
• Ability to connect instructional goals with AI solutions and drive adoption.
• Self-motivated consultant able to work independently and lead professional learning.

Nice to Have

• Experience with strategic edtech planning such as NGTP (Next Generation Technology Program) or similar initiatives.
• Familiarity with ISTE standards and project-based learning.
• Background in school technology audits, transformation projects, digital citizenship, ethics, and AI safety.

Role Details

• Type: Independent Contractor
• Time Commitment: 10–20 hours/week to start
• Compensation: Competitive hourly/project rate (no numeric rates provided)
• Start: Immediate
• Location: Remote
• Future Path: Opportunity to transition to full-time AI Technologist

How to Apply

Submit a resume and brief cover letter highlighting:

• Your K-12 education and technology experience.
• AI and instructional design projects you have led or contributed to.
• Why you are excited about AI in education.