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Education Lead jobs are open across K-12 school systems, higher education, edtech, and nonprofit organizations, at every level from early-career specialist to director, with specializations in curriculum design, instructional coaching, and professional development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
In compliance with the College’s Out of State Workers Policy, only candidates who will reside in and work from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio will be considered for this position.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for online course delivery at the College in collaboration with the faculty lead including, but not limited to, the implementation of best practices for online delivery, identification of quality delivery standards, and implementation of new educational technology used in the online classroom.
- Take initiative on special projects related to online delivery and teaching and learning as guided by the faculty lead.
- Coordinate the hiring and loading of faculty to teach online sections within their school and/or discipline area.
- Provide direct supervision and evaluation of adjunct faculty teaching online sections.
- Coordinate supervision and evaluation for full time campus faculty in conjunction with campus program chairs or deans.
- Monitor instructor engagement for online courses and programs in their assigned curricular area(s).
- When appropriate, coach online faculty not meeting commonly accepted engagement requirements.
- Review and respond to faculty, staff and student issues related to the delivery of online courses.
- Participate in appropriate statewide meetings (such as Curriculum Committees) in their assigned curricular area(s).
- Develop and implement professional development opportunities for IvyOnline faculty and assistant faculty leads, where applicable.
- Work with IvyOnline course schedulers to ensure appropriate courses are scheduled each term.
- Provide leadership and advocate for online courses and programs in their assigned curricular area(s) in conjunction with the faculty lead, including regular communication with curriculum committees, program chairs, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Work with the faculty lead and instructional design team to bring new courses to IvyOnline as needed or as directed by the curriculum committee(s) in their assigned curricular area(s).
- All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Faculty Lead for their assigned School
SUPERVISION GIVEN: Faculty teaching IvyOnline course sections
Unofficial transcripts required as part of the application process.
Official transcripts required upon hiring.
https://my.ivytech.edu/policy?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=c518b8b13b3b7610e4b987ac24e45a8d
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be credentialed per ASOM 7.1 for at least one course within their assigned program/discipline.
- Must be experienced facilitating individual and group conflicts, and must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must possess excellent organizational, planning, evaluation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization.
- Must have the ability and willingness to travel within the state for work and occasional out-of-state travel for appropriate professional development.
- Ability to promote a welcoming environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.
Early Childhood Education Program Standard
A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through:
- Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development; or
- Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and /or specialty being taught; and
- Possesses one of the following: Professional certification in the field; or two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.
Education Program Standard
A qualified faculty member in education meets both of the following criteria:
- Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or a related field appropriate to the program, and
- Has both of the following: Current or expired professional state teaching license/certification and at least three years of K-12 teaching experience.
English Discipline Standard
A qualified faculty member in English meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:
- Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in English, or
- Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in English, linguistics, or courses related to the writing process.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
Job Description
In compliance with the College’s Out of State Workers Policy, only candidates who will reside in and work from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio will be considered for this position.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for online course delivery at the College in collaboration with the faculty lead including, but not limited to, the implementation of best practices for online delivery, identification of quality delivery standards, and implementation of new educational technology used in the online classroom.
- Take initiative on special projects related to online delivery and teaching and learning as guided by the faculty lead.
- Coordinate the hiring and loading of faculty to teach online sections within their school and/or discipline area.
- Provide direct supervision and evaluation of adjunct faculty teaching online sections.
- Coordinate supervision and evaluation for full time campus faculty in conjunction with campus program chairs or deans.
- Monitor instructor engagement for online courses and programs in their assigned curricular area(s).
- When appropriate, coach online faculty not meeting commonly accepted engagement requirements.
- Review and respond to faculty, staff and student issues related to the delivery of online courses.
- Participate in appropriate statewide meetings (such as Curriculum Committees) in their assigned curricular area(s).
- Develop and implement professional development opportunities for IvyOnline faculty and assistant faculty leads, where applicable.
- Work with IvyOnline course schedulers to ensure appropriate courses are scheduled each term.
- Provide leadership and advocate for online courses and programs in their assigned curricular area(s) in conjunction with the faculty lead, including regular communication with curriculum committees, program chairs, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Work with the faculty lead and instructional design team to bring new courses to IvyOnline as needed or as directed by the curriculum committee(s) in their assigned curricular area(s).
- All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Faculty Lead for their assigned School
SUPERVISION GIVEN: Faculty teaching IvyOnline course sections
Unofficial transcripts required as part of the application process.
Official transcripts required upon hiring.
https://my.ivytech.edu/policy?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=c518b8b13b3b7610e4b987ac24e45a8d
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be credentialed per ASOM 7.1 for at least one course within their assigned program/discipline.
- Must be experienced facilitating individual and group conflicts, and must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must possess excellent organizational, planning, evaluation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization.
- Must have the ability and willingness to travel within the state for work and occasional out-of-state travel for appropriate professional development.
- Ability to promote a welcoming environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.
Early Childhood Education Program Standard
A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through:
- Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development; or
- Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and /or specialty being taught; and
- Possesses one of the following: Professional certification in the field; or two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.
Education Program Standard
A qualified faculty member in education meets both of the following criteria:
- Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or a related field appropriate to the program, and
- Has both of the following: Current or expired professional state teaching license/certification and at least three years of K-12 teaching experience.
English Discipline Standard
A qualified faculty member in English meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:
- Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in English, or
- Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in English, linguistics, or courses related to the writing process.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
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Who's Hiring
- The Learning Experience17
- Fusion Academy7
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions5
- BRISTOL PUBLIC SCHOOLS3
- YMCA Of Greater Seattle3
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in education lead jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field
- Experience designing and delivering professional development or training programs for adult learners
- Demonstrated ability to coach or mentor teachers, instructors, or education staff
- Proficiency with learning management systems and instructional design tools
- Strong data analysis skills to assess program effectiveness and learner outcomes
- State teaching license or relevant instructional certification preferred for school-based roles
Tips for Your Education Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Education lead roles prioritize measurable impact over job duties. Rewrite each bullet point to show what changed after your work, whether that's improved teacher retention, faster onboarding, or higher student performance scores on district assessments.
Highlight your instructional design credentials
Many postings require or prefer a credential in instructional design, curriculum development, or adult learning. If you hold a relevant certification, put it in your resume header so it's visible before a hiring manager reads a single bullet.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists education lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by organizational model
Education lead responsibilities differ sharply between a school district, an edtech company, and a nonprofit. Read each job description for cues like 'classroom teachers' versus 'enterprise clients' and customize your cover letter to that specific context.
Prepare a teaching or training sample
Most education lead interviews include a performance task asking you to design a lesson, facilitate a brief professional development session, or critique a curriculum artifact. Have a recent, polished sample ready before you submit your first application.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Education lead titles vary widely in authority. During final-round conversations, clarify whether you'll own curriculum selection, manage other educators, or only advise. Scope determines long-term career trajectory and is easier to negotiate than compensation after an offer is made.
Education Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most education leads?
The most active employers for education leads right now are The Learning Experience, Fusion Academy, and Bright Horizons Family Solutions, and the most openings are in California, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in edtech companies and large school districts running curriculum overhaul or professional development initiatives.
How many education lead jobs are remote?
About 29% of education lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common in edtech, online course development, and corporate learning and development roles. School district and in-person instructional coaching positions are more likely to require a physical presence at a campus or district office.
How do you become an education lead?
Start by building several years of classroom teaching, training facilitation, or instructional coaching experience. From there, pursue a graduate credential or certification in curriculum design or instructional leadership. Take on project lead responsibilities in your current role, such as owning a professional development series or piloting a new curriculum unit, so you have concrete outcomes to present in interviews.
Can you get hired as an education lead with little experience?
Some education lead roles, particularly in edtech startups or nonprofits, are open to candidates with strong subject-matter expertise and a portfolio of training materials even without a traditional leadership title. Focus your application on any time you designed a lesson, led a workshop, or mentored a colleague. Framing those experiences in terms of learner outcomes will carry more weight than years of experience alone.
What does the education lead interview process look like?
Most education lead interviews include an initial screening call, one or two competency-based rounds covering curriculum philosophy and stakeholder communication, and a final performance task. That task usually asks you to design a short lesson or professional development session and either present it live or submit materials in advance. Interviewers focus heavily on how you gather learner feedback and iterate on content after delivery.
Where can I find and apply to education lead jobs?
You can find and apply to education lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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