Head of Middle School Jobs
Head of Middle School jobs are open across independent schools, charter networks, and public school districts, at every level from assistant head to divisional head, with specializations in curriculum leadership, student support, and faculty development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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DATE POSTED: November 12, 2026
POSITION: Baseball Head Coach, East Lincoln Middle School
POSITION #: 322920
POSITION AVAILABLE: Spring 2027
REPORTS TO: Principal, Athletic Director
SALARY: Coaching Stipend - based on coaching experience with NCHSAA
Qualifications/Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old, HS Diploma or GED, coaching experience preferred. All coaches (volunteer or paid) must complete the required coaching courses NFHS.com website. CPR certification for paid coaches is required and may be completed through the school system if needed. You must complete your HR onboarding policies, your HR screening (drug test and background check) and have a current health physical and TB test. This is all required before being approved to work with student athletes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides leadership and support in planning, developing and implementing an instructional program in the sport as assigned
- Provides leadership and support in administering the sport program
- Works to foster a climate conducive to learning as assigned
- Works to establish and implement an improvement process for the sport as assigned
- Works to establish good public and employee relations for the sport as assigned
- Maintains professional work habits
- Maintains and upgrades his/her professional skills in order to improve instruction for students
- Communicates with parents and the educational community (Professional and Interpersonal Relations)
- Implements fundamental sports skills and sports management systems (Coaching and Related Areas)
- Cooperates with school principal and school athletic director; develops rapport with coaching staff and with the school; helps to organize coaching staff; develops positive relationship with participants, student body, faculty, parents and community, game officials, news media, opponents and employees; employs appropriate conduct during games and practices; participates in activities that foster professional growth and development; commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language
- Must be eligible and willing to obtain CDL bus driver's license for driving the Activity bus.
- Other duties as assigned
COACHING COURSES REQUIRED:
All coaches (volunteer or paid) must complete the following courses through the National Fundamentals of High School (NFHS.com) before being approved to work with student athletes:
- Fundamentals of Coaching (8 +/- hour) High School Coaches
- Concussion Training (45 minute) - All Coaches
- CPR Certificate Required - All Coaches
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
APPLICATION PROCESS:
All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please go to the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, and APPLICANT TRACKING to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.
DATE POSTED: November 12, 2026
POSITION: Baseball Head Coach, East Lincoln Middle School
POSITION #: 322920
POSITION AVAILABLE: Spring 2027
REPORTS TO: Principal, Athletic Director
SALARY: Coaching Stipend - based on coaching experience with NCHSAA
Qualifications/Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old, HS Diploma or GED, coaching experience preferred. All coaches (volunteer or paid) must complete the required coaching courses NFHS.com website. CPR certification for paid coaches is required and may be completed through the school system if needed. You must complete your HR onboarding policies, your HR screening (drug test and background check) and have a current health physical and TB test. This is all required before being approved to work with student athletes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides leadership and support in planning, developing and implementing an instructional program in the sport as assigned
- Provides leadership and support in administering the sport program
- Works to foster a climate conducive to learning as assigned
- Works to establish and implement an improvement process for the sport as assigned
- Works to establish good public and employee relations for the sport as assigned
- Maintains professional work habits
- Maintains and upgrades his/her professional skills in order to improve instruction for students
- Communicates with parents and the educational community (Professional and Interpersonal Relations)
- Implements fundamental sports skills and sports management systems (Coaching and Related Areas)
- Cooperates with school principal and school athletic director; develops rapport with coaching staff and with the school; helps to organize coaching staff; develops positive relationship with participants, student body, faculty, parents and community, game officials, news media, opponents and employees; employs appropriate conduct during games and practices; participates in activities that foster professional growth and development; commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language
- Must be eligible and willing to obtain CDL bus driver's license for driving the Activity bus.
- Other duties as assigned
COACHING COURSES REQUIRED:
All coaches (volunteer or paid) must complete the following courses through the National Fundamentals of High School (NFHS.com) before being approved to work with student athletes:
- Fundamentals of Coaching (8 +/- hour) High School Coaches
- Concussion Training (45 minute) - All Coaches
- CPR Certificate Required - All Coaches
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
APPLICATION PROCESS:
All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please go to the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, and APPLICANT TRACKING to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of middle school jobs.
- Master's degree in education leadership, administration, or a related field
- Valid state administrator or principal licensure or eligibility to obtain it
- Minimum five to seven years of classroom teaching experience, preferably at the middle school level
- Demonstrated experience supervising and evaluating teachers and instructional staff
- Proficiency with student information systems and data platforms for academic and behavioral tracking
- Experience developing and managing grade-level or divisional curriculum and scheduling
Tips for Your Head of Middle School Job Search
Tailor your resume to school culture
Independent schools, charter networks, and public districts each have distinct cultures and priorities. Reframe the same leadership experience to match each school's language, whether that is mission-driven, data-informed, or community-centered, before you apply.
Highlight your faculty evaluation experience
Hiring committees for head of middle school roles consistently look for evidence of formal teacher observation and evaluation cycles. Name the frameworks you have used, such as Danielson or NIET, and describe the scope of faculty you have supervised directly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of middle school openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show student culture outcomes, not just programs
Committees want to see how your leadership changed behavior and community norms, not only what programs you launched. Describe a specific discipline or climate challenge you inherited, the approach you took, and the measurable shift in outcomes over time.
Prepare a philosophy statement before interviews
Most middle school leadership searches ask for a written or verbal philosophy of early adolescent education. Draft and refine yours before you apply so you can adapt it quickly when a school's application or first interview round requests it.
Follow up after the site visit with specifics
After a finalist visit, send a brief note that references one specific conversation or detail from the day. Generic thank-you notes are common at this stage. A note that names a particular student program or faculty initiative you discussed stands out to search committees.
Head of Middle School Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of middle schools?
The most active employers for head of middle schools right now are Salem Keizer Public School, Oxford Area School District, and Delaware Schools Consortium, and the most openings are in Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in independent and charter school networks that operate multiple campuses.
How many head of middle school jobs are remote?
About 0% of head of middle school openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site leadership of students and faculty. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include curriculum consulting roles and district-level instructional coordinator positions that do not require daily campus presence.
How do you become a head of middle school?
Start by building several years of classroom teaching experience at the middle school level, then move into a department chair, grade-level team lead, or assistant principal role to gain supervisory experience. Pursue a master's degree or graduate certification in educational leadership and obtain your state administrator license. Demonstrating measurable outcomes in student culture, faculty development, and academic programming is what advances candidates to head-level searches.
Can you get hired as a head of middle school with little experience?
Direct experience leading a school division is expected in most head of middle school searches, but candidates with strong records as assistant principals, deans of students, or department heads can be competitive. Emphasize the scope of faculty you have supervised, any budget or scheduling responsibility you have held, and concrete examples of school culture or instructional improvements you led rather than supported.
What does the head of middle school interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a resume screening and an initial conversation with an HR contact or search consultant, followed by a first-round interview with the head of school or a small committee. Finalists are typically invited to a full-day site visit that includes meetings with faculty, students, and parents, a formal presentation or teaching observation, and a closing interview with the board or senior leadership team.
Where can I find and apply to head of middle school jobs?
You can find and apply to head of middle school jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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