Director of Education Jobs

Explore Director of Education opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors of education shape learning strategies, guide academic and training programs, and lead teams that support student or workforce outcomes. Openings may be available at schools, colleges, education companies, nonprofits, and corporate learning organizations.

What Does a Director of Education Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization, but often include setting educational goals, overseeing curriculum and program development, managing budgets and teams, evaluating learning outcomes, and ensuring programs meet applicable standards. Directors may work with educators, administrators, executives, students, families, or community partners to improve access and results.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experienced leaders with strong communication, strategic planning, program management, and analytical skills. Depending on the role, qualifications may include a relevant graduate degree, teaching or administrative experience, expertise in curriculum or instructional design, and familiarity with accreditation, education policy, or learning technologies.

Explore Director of Education Opportunities

Use Ladders to discover Director of Education and related senior education leadership jobs. Compare role requirements, compensation information, and organizational priorities to identify opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals. Job availability and qualifications vary by employer.

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$90K *

Grow your career by leading a vital SBIRT program, overseeing operations, staffing, and partnerships to enhance substance use interventions for youth and adults across diverse settings, ensuring quali...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Innovate the growth strategy for our impact-driven organization, leading teams in expanding revenue while effectively enhancing patient engagement and outcomes in underserved communities. Drive measur...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your impact by leading and enhancing clinical education for MA-SLP students, fostering strong ties with clinical sites, and ensuring excellence in practical training and patient services withi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$114K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving complex, cross-functional projects to modernize claims processes. As a Project Director, you'll lead initiatives, manage risks, and ensure alignment with organizational goal...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$114K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading complex, cross-functional projects to drive claims modernization. Oversee governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring alignment with organizational obje...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$114K - $180K *

Lead complex, cross-functional projects to drive successful implementation and alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to manage risks, ensure governan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$114K - $180K *

Lead complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to drive strategic direction, manage risks, and achieve succe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$114K - $180K *

Seeking a strategic leader to drive complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective implementation while collaborating with senior leadership and stakeho...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$114K - $180K *

Lead complex, cross-functional projects to drive claims modernization efforts. Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and successful implementation while managing risk...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the creation and management of the Clinical Management Office, ensuring strategic development of placement sites and compliance with regulations while leading projects and fostering relationsh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$77K - $120K *

Champion the success of students with disabilities by managing Special Education programs, ensuring compliance with IEPs, and fostering academic and emotional growth through collaboration with teacher...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$77K - $120K *

Empower students with disabilities by managing Special Education programs, ensuring compliance with IEPs, and providing tailored academic support. Collaborate with educators and families to foster a n...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $110K *

Empower clinical teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based ABA therapy. Lead and mentor professionals while collaborating across functions to enhance client care and support growth in a compassion...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Empower clinical teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based ABA therapy. Lead and mentor professionals while collaborating across functions to enhance client care and support growth in a compassion...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $120K *

Transform K-12 policy engagement by leading analytical efforts, tracking legislation, and shaping strategic recommendations to influence educational stakeholders and enhance instructional quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical education and staff development initiatives. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and enhance nursing services, fostering a culture of continuous le...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Drive the operational and clinical excellence of a pediatric home health program, ensuring compliance and quality care for medically dependent children. Lead a dedicated team while managing resources...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$142K - $152K *

Transform philanthropic engagement by managing major gift prospects, developing strategies, and fostering meaningful donor relationships. Collaborate with leadership to advance fundraising goals that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing patient care by overseeing Social Services operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional behavioral hea...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$134K - $144K *

Accelerate growth through strategic partnership management and program innovation, ensuring success for BravenX's initiatives. Lead a team to deliver exceptional outcomes, partner engagement, and oper...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $110K *

Elevate your career by overseeing operations of a community, ensuring regulatory compliance, profitability, and high satisfaction levels while promoting core values and strategic goals...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $100K *

Champion innovative academic advising practices to enhance student success and retention. Lead a dynamic team in a collaborative environment, utilizing data-driven strategies to support over 20,000 un...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic media planning and buying efforts across diverse channels. Drive measurable results through data-driven decision-making while mentoring a talented team to optimiz...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$114K - $163K *

Lead the charge in shaping federal policy by developing advocacy strategies, building relationships with lawmakers, and representing the organization in high-stakes discussions to influence legislatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in clinical excellence by overseeing operations, developing programs, and mentoring staff. Drive high-quality service delivery and foster a positive culture while ensuring compliance a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Education do?question toggle

    A Director of Education leads educational programs and teams. Typical responsibilities include setting program strategy, overseeing curriculum and instruction, managing budgets, assessing outcomes, and supporting compliance with relevant standards.

  • What qualifications are needed for Director of Education jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the employer and setting. Many roles seek substantial education or program leadership experience, strong management and communication skills, and sometimes a relevant graduate degree or experience with curriculum, instructional design, or accreditation.

  • Where do Directors of Education work?question toggle

    Directors of Education may work in K–12 schools, colleges and universities, nonprofits, education companies, government organizations, or corporate learning and development departments.

  • How much do Director of Education jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies with location, organization, responsibilities, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific compensation details.

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    Browse Director of Education listings on Ladders and review each posting’s responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation to find roles that fit your background.