Head of Creative Jobs
Head of Creative jobs are open across advertising agencies, in-house brands, tech companies, and media organizations, from senior creative director to VP level, with specializations in brand identity, campaign development, and content strategy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 creative jobs.
- 10 or more years of creative experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Proven ability to build, manage, and mentor a cross-functional creative team
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or comparable design tools
- Strong background in brand strategy, campaign development, and visual storytelling
- Experience presenting creative concepts and rationale to executive stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, communications, or a related field
Tips for Your Head of Creative Job Search
Lead your resume with business impact
Head of creative roles attract candidates from both agency and in-house backgrounds. Quantify the business outcomes your creative direction drove, not just the campaigns you ran. Hiring committees want to see that your work moved revenue, brand perception, or audience growth.
Show your portfolio as a strategic document
Your portfolio should open with a brief written rationale for each featured project, explaining the brief, your creative decision-making, and the outcome. Hiring managers at this level are evaluating your thinking as much as the finished work.
Target openings by reporting structure
Head of creative roles vary enormously depending on whether you report to a CMO, CEO, or agency executive. Read each job posting carefully to understand who you would report to, because that signals the scope of authority and budget you would actually control.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of creative openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a creative vision statement for interviews
Most final-round interviews for head of creative roles include a presentation on what you would change or build in the first 90 days. Research the company's existing creative output, identify a clear gap or opportunity, and walk in with a specific point of view rather than a broad philosophy.
Negotiate scope before negotiating compensation
Before accepting any offer, clarify headcount, budget authority, and whether the role controls production decisions or only concepting. Creative leadership roles with unclear scope often frustrate experienced hires within months, so get the structural details in writing early.
Head of Creative Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of creatives?
The companies hiring the most head of creatives right now include Adobe, Twitch, and ConTra, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is spread across both in-house brand teams and large agency networks.
How many head of creative jobs are remote?
About 90% of head of creative openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the shift toward distributed creative leadership across many industries. Brand strategy, content direction, and campaign concepting sub-areas tend to be most compatible with remote arrangements, while roles requiring hands-on production oversight are more frequently on-site.
How do you become a head of creative?
Most heads of creative build toward the role by progressing from individual contributor designer or copywriter to art director or creative director, then taking on team leadership responsibilities. Along the way, you need to develop strategic business fluency, build a portfolio of work that shows measurable outcomes, and demonstrate you can manage and grow a creative team through multiple types of projects.
Can you get hired as a head of creative without direct leadership experience?
It is uncommon but possible, usually at smaller companies or startups where the role is being created for the first time. Your best path is to document informal leadership you have already done, such as directing freelancers, owning a brand style guide, or leading a campaign from brief to final delivery, and position those experiences as functional equivalents to managing a formal team.
What does the head of creative interview process look like?
Most head of creative interview processes include an initial screening call, two or three rounds of interviews with marketing leadership and cross-functional peers, and a final presentation where you are asked to walk through your portfolio or respond to a creative brief. Some employers also include a written or visual challenge between rounds to assess your strategic thinking and aesthetic judgment under realistic constraints.
Where can I find and apply to head of creative jobs?
You can find and apply to head of creative jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits your experience, industry focus, and seniority level.
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