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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$160K - $200K *

Shape innovative sales strategies that drive growth in major health systems. Lead complex sales cycles, engage C-suite executives, and build compelling business cases to achieve substantial revenue go...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming sales strategies for major health systems. Collaborate to develop tailored solutions addressing client needs, managing full sales cycles while engaging multi-level stak...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth through consultative sales to major health systems. Own the sales cycle, build strategic relationships, and create tailored business cases that address client...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a results-driven team to lead strategic sales efforts in large health systems. Utilize a consultative approach to develop tailored solutions that drive efficiency and measurable outcomes while en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $175K *

Transform special education compliance by leading district-wide programs, ensuring adherence to laws, and fostering collaboration among educators and families. Drive continuous improvement and support...

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

$126K *

Lead the implementation and oversight of diverse programs, ensuring compliance and quality across education, workforce development, and behavioral health initiatives while managing a team of Program D...

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

$126K *

Champion high-quality program implementation and oversight across diverse areas, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while leading a team of Program Directors to drive organizational succes...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic marketing initiatives to enhance visibility and enrollment growth through effective campaigns and brand management. Lead a motivated team, collaborating across departments to achieve e...

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

$90K - $100K *

Transform the operations of an opiate treatment center by overseeing daily activities, ensuring compliance, and enhancing team performance while delivering exceptional patient care and service...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in implementing innovative AI programming in schools. Manage a dedicated team, develop high-quality professional development, and ensure effective training for educators, driving excel...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful change by optimizing product operations through collaborative process design, ensuring alignment and efficiency while fostering innovation and simplification across complex product tea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage all aspects of admissions and enrollment processes across two campuses, ensuring high-quality experiences for prospective families through strategic planning, communication, and collab...

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

$122K - $163K *

Advance equal opportunity initiatives by overseeing compliance, training, and investigations. Lead programs related to Title IX and disability access, ensuring a supportive environment for all stakeho...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the admissions strategy, overseeing enrollment initiatives and building partnerships. Enhance the prospective family experience through effective communication and events at two campuses, driving...

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform and oversee all facets of IT functions, ensuring seamless integration and support across departments to achieve organizational goals efficiently and securely...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Engage with policymakers and business leaders to drive revenue opportunities. Shape go-to-market strategies and government affairs initiatives, connecting teams to leverage policy insights for impactf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Empower adult learners by providing strategic leadership and oversight for diverse educational programs. Drive initiatives that enhance access and success, fostering partnerships and innovation in adu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$98K - $102K *

Innovate transformative ABA services for children with autism, leading clinical excellence and mentorship. Drive program development and collaboration with educators and families to enhance individual...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $91K *

Lead a thriving early childhood center, fostering quality education and strong community ties while managing operations, enrollment, and staff development to ensure a nurturing environment for childre...

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

$81K - $91K *

Elevate early childhood education by leading a thriving center, fostering strong relationships with families and staff, and ensuring program excellence while managing daily operations and compliance w...

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

$81K - $91K *

Engage in a leadership role that shapes a thriving early childhood center, fostering strong partnerships with families and staff while ensuring program excellence and operational success in a supporti...

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

$81K - $91K *

Lead a thriving early childhood center, fostering excellence in education and strong community ties while managing operations, enrollment, and staff development to create a nurturing environment for c...

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

$80K - $105K *

Reimagine educational outcomes by coaching teachers and designing impactful professional learning experiences. Collaborate with school leaders to enhance instructional practices and drive student achi...

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

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a premier facility by leading operations, ensuring high-quality care, managing budgets, and fostering a safe environment for residents and staff while achieving company standard...

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

$200K - $240K *

Join a dynamic clinical leadership team to coach and develop providers while delivering direct patient care in senior living communities, ensuring high-quality clinical performance and fostering commu...

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  •   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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