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Head of Academy jobs are open across K-12 school networks, charter management organizations, corporate learning and development, and nonprofit education, covering specializations in curriculum design, instructional leadership, and professional development, from program manager to executive director level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Head Start Lead Teacher (Ages 3–5)
Creative Home Academy & Preschool
Where Learning Is Creative!
Position Summary
Creative Home Academy & Preschool is seeking a passionate, dependable, and experienced Head Start Lead Teacher to provide high-quality early childhood education for children ages 3–5. This is a 10-month contracted position for the 2026–2027 school year.
The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences while ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Porter-Leath partnership requirements, and Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Licensing Rules.
Essential Responsibilities
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with the approved curriculum and school readiness goals.
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Maintain active supervision and ensure compliance with all child health and safety regulations.
- Complete child observations, developmental screenings, assessments, lesson plans, and required documentation within established timelines.
- Build positive relationships with families through ongoing communication and family engagement activities.
- Participate in coaching, CLASS observations, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.
- Maintain compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Porter-Leath policies, Creative Home Academy procedures, and Tennessee DHS Child Care Licensing Rules.
Minimum Qualifications
- Meet the minimum educational qualifications required for a Head Start Lead Teacher under current Head Start regulations.
- Meet all minimum employment qualifications required to work in a Tennessee DHS Licensed Child Care Program.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
- Successful criminal background clearance and all required pre-employment screenings.
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Previous Head Start or preschool teaching experience.
- Experience with CLASS observations, child assessments, and family engagement.
Why Join Creative Home Academy?
At Creative Home Academy & Preschool, Where Learning Is Creative, we are committed to developing exceptional educators who inspire children, support families, and prepare children for kindergarten success. We offer a collaborative work environment, instructional coaching, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for career growth.
Head Start Lead Teacher (Ages 3–5)
Creative Home Academy & Preschool
Where Learning Is Creative!
Position Summary
Creative Home Academy & Preschool is seeking a passionate, dependable, and experienced Head Start Lead Teacher to provide high-quality early childhood education for children ages 3–5. This is a 10-month contracted position for the 2026–2027 school year.
The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences while ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Porter-Leath partnership requirements, and Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Licensing Rules.
Essential Responsibilities
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with the approved curriculum and school readiness goals.
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Maintain active supervision and ensure compliance with all child health and safety regulations.
- Complete child observations, developmental screenings, assessments, lesson plans, and required documentation within established timelines.
- Build positive relationships with families through ongoing communication and family engagement activities.
- Participate in coaching, CLASS observations, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.
- Maintain compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Porter-Leath policies, Creative Home Academy procedures, and Tennessee DHS Child Care Licensing Rules.
Minimum Qualifications
- Meet the minimum educational qualifications required for a Head Start Lead Teacher under current Head Start regulations.
- Meet all minimum employment qualifications required to work in a Tennessee DHS Licensed Child Care Program.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
- Successful criminal background clearance and all required pre-employment screenings.
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Previous Head Start or preschool teaching experience.
- Experience with CLASS observations, child assessments, and family engagement.
Why Join Creative Home Academy?
At Creative Home Academy & Preschool, Where Learning Is Creative, we are committed to developing exceptional educators who inspire children, support families, and prepare children for kindergarten success. We offer a collaborative work environment, instructional coaching, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for career growth.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of academy jobs.
- Master's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or educational leadership
- 5 or more years of classroom teaching and instructional leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating adult professional development programs
- Experience managing or coaching teachers, instructional coaches, or academic staff
- Proficiency with data systems and learning management platforms used in K-12 or corporate settings
- Relevant state teaching license, administrator certification, or instructional coaching credential
Tips for Your Head of Academy Job Search
Quantify student and staff outcomes
Head of academy hiring committees want evidence of impact, not just responsibilities. Replace phrases like 'managed professional development' with specific outcomes: teacher retention rates you improved, instructional coaching cycles you built, or cohort graduation gains your team drove.
Tailor your resume to sector language
Corporate learning and development roles use terms like 'L&D strategy' and 'adult learning principles,' while K-12 networks use 'instructional leadership' and 'multi-tiered support systems.' Match the language in your resume to the sector you're targeting, or you'll read as an outsider.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of academy openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Lead your cover letter with a theory of change
Hiring panels for academy leadership roles want to understand how you think about educator growth and student outcomes, not just what programs you've run. Open with one clear sentence that states your instructional philosophy and ties it to a measurable result from your most recent role.
Prepare a teaching or coaching artifact
Many head of academy interviews include a live coaching demonstration or a review of a curriculum sample you've built. Bring something you created, not borrowed, and be ready to walk the panel through the decisions you made and what you would change now.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Head of academy roles vary enormously in whether you manage staff directly, hold a budget, or sit above a school principal. Clarify reporting lines, team size, and decision-making authority before accepting any offer, since those factors determine your leverage and your growth path far more than starting pay.
Head of Academy Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of academys?
The most active employers for head of academys right now are Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, HACAP, and DC WAY, and the most openings are in Kansas, North Carolina, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Charter management organizations and corporate learning and development functions tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many head of academy jobs are remote?
About 100% of head of academy openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share found in corporate learning and development and virtual or online school networks. Roles tied to a physical school campus or requiring on-site instructional coaching are almost always in-person.
How do you become a head of academy?
Most heads of academy start as classroom teachers, build instructional coaching or department leadership experience over several years, and then move into a director or academy leadership role. Earning a master's degree in educational leadership or curriculum and instruction strengthens your candidacy significantly. Seek out roles that give you budget ownership and direct staff management, since those experiences are what hiring panels look for most.
Can I get hired as a head of academy with limited leadership experience?
Some organizations, particularly fast-growing charter networks and corporate L&D teams, will hire candidates who have deep instructional expertise but limited formal management experience if you can demonstrate that you have led projects, mentored peers, or designed programs at scale. Framing your teaching career around the systems you built rather than the classrooms you ran helps close that experience gap on paper.
What does the head of academy interview process look like?
Most head of academy interviews include a panel conversation with senior leadership and educators, a data or case study exercise where you diagnose a school or team performance challenge, and a live coaching or facilitation demonstration. Final-round candidates are often asked to present a vision document or a sample professional development plan, so prepare a concrete artifact from your own work rather than a generic template.
Where can I find and apply to head of academy jobs?
You can find and apply to head of academy jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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