Remote Head of Upper School Jobs

Remote Head of Upper School jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first schools, distributed education organizations, and online learning companies hiring experienced academic leaders. Employers hiring remotely right now include Fidelity Investments, Liechty International, and MURAL. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerFidelity Investments
Top credentialBachelor of Science
Companies hiring22

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Regional Sales -Upper Mid West
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Regional Sales -Upper Mid West
LMT Mercer Group Inc
Remote
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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Area Sales Manager - Upper Midwest
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Area Sales Manager - Upper Midwest
STARC Systems
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$90k - $100k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business

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Account Executive (Remote – U.S. Upper Midwest Region)
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Account Executive (Remote – U.S. Upper Midwest Region)
eGroup Enabling Technologies
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science

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Sales Director, Large Market - Upper Northeast (ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY)
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Sales Director, Large Market - Upper Northeast (ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY)
Color Health, Inc
Remote
Business Strategy
Marketing
Product Management
$170k - $200k/yr
Remote (US)

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Production Manager (Upper-Midwest Based)
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Production Manager (Upper-Midwest Based)
Liechty International
Remote
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$82k - $115k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Remote Head of Upper School Job Market

Who's Hiring

Fidelity Investments3 open roles
Liechty International2 open roles
MURAL1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote head of upper school jobs.

  • Master's degree or doctorate in education, educational leadership, or a related field
  • Five or more years of secondary school teaching and administrative experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading curriculum development and academic program review
  • Proven ability to supervise, evaluate, and mentor faculty and department heads
  • Strong background in student affairs, discipline policy, and college counseling oversight
  • Experience with accreditation processes and strategic planning in an educational setting

Tips for Your Remote Head of Upper School Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote head of upper school openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through non-remote postings.

Show async leadership in your application

Remote schools assess whether you can lead faculty and manage academic programs without daily in-person contact. Include specific examples of running curriculum reviews, faculty evaluations, or policy changes through written communication and virtual collaboration tools like Slack, Zoom, or a school-wide LMS.

Highlight outcomes your distributed teams delivered

Remote employers care about what happened under your leadership, not where you sat. Quantify student achievement gains, faculty retention improvements, or program launches you led across a distributed or multi-campus environment to make your remote readiness concrete.

Prepare for structured remote interview formats

Virtual school hiring panels often use competency-based interviews over video with written follow-up questions. Practice articulating your decision-making process for curriculum and staffing clearly on camera, and be ready to submit a written leadership philosophy or case response as part of the process.

Remote Head of Upper School Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote head of upper school job?

Remote head of upper school roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-directed leadership and strong written communication before the first interview. Schools and education organizations hiring remotely screen for experience managing curriculum and faculty across distributed settings, comfort running async decision-making, and the ability to maintain school culture without being physically present. A portfolio of measurable outcomes in academic leadership gives you a clear edge.

Which companies hire remote head of upper schools?

Remote head of upper school roles are posted by Fidelity Investments, Liechty International, and MURAL and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first online academies, distributed private school networks, and virtual K-12 education platforms operating across multiple time zones.

Can you get a remote head of upper school job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level openings in this role are limited because schools expect you to operate independently from day one without on-site supervision. Online charter networks and virtual academies are the most likely starting points. Demonstrating strong classroom or department-leadership experience, familiarity with learning management systems, and documented results with student outcomes can open doors in place of a full administrative record.

Do you need a degree for remote head of upper school jobs?

Usually, yes. Most remote employers require at least a master's degree in education leadership, curriculum, or a related field, and many expect relevant administrative licensure. That said, remote schools also weigh demonstrated results heavily: a candidate who can show improved graduation rates, faculty retention, or program growth is competitive even without an advanced degree from a prestigious institution.

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