Education Director Jobs

Explore Education Director jobs for experienced professionals ready to lead academic programs, shape learning strategies, and guide education teams. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you find senior roles that match your leadership experience and career goals.

What Does an Education Director Do?

Education Directors oversee programs and operations that support learning and educational outcomes. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include developing curriculum, managing budgets, supervising staff, evaluating program performance, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and collaborating with educators, administrators, families, or community partners.

Where Education Directors Work

Education Director roles are available across a range of settings, including schools and school districts, colleges and universities, nonprofits, government agencies, education companies, and workforce development organizations. Job scope varies by employer: some positions focus on a specific academic program or learner population, while others oversee broader institutional initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong leadership, communication, planning, and analytical skills. Experience in education administration, program management, curriculum development, staff supervision, and budget oversight can be valuable. Requirements differ by role; some positions may call for an advanced degree, educator credentials, or specialized knowledge of a subject area or regulatory environment.

Find Education Director Opportunities on Ladders

Browse Education Director openings and compare roles by employer, location, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to discover leadership opportunities and take the next step in your education career.

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$75K - $119K *

Engage in the design and development of innovative virtual training solutions, applying instructional methodologies to enhance learning experiences for government clients. Collaborate with stakeholder...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by managing complex projects for historic buildings, guiding institutional clients through decision-making, and leading high-level design teams to innovative solutions in a collabo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $130K *

Champion the growth and profitability of multiple school district accounts while leading a dedicated team of Directors. Play a key role in client relations, financial management, and mentoring for bus...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leading day-to-day accounting, optimizing processes, and ensuring audit readiness. Collaborate with teams to enhance data governance and support scalable growth while...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Drive excellence in early childhood education by leading training and development initiatives across multiple schools. Foster a high-quality Montessori environment through coaching, onboarding, and en...

2 weeks ago

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

$152K - $262K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing strategic brand partnerships that enhance institutional goals. Collaborate across teams to optimize partnerships, ensuring measurable outcomes and effective...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $262K *

Shape the future of brand partnerships by leading strategic initiatives, managing relationships, and optimizing collaborations to enhance institutional goals and drive measurable outcomes across diver...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $128K *

Transform family engagement in early childhood education by leading a dedicated team, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering collaboration with internal and external partners to enhance support...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Elevate production excellence by leading complex client programs, ensuring strategic delivery, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency across multi-million-dollar initiatives and diverse marke...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Elevate client experiences by leading production strategy and execution across multi-million-dollar programs. Drive operational excellence, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure client satisfactio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $140K *

Shape educational equity by providing Title IX compliance support, training, and data analysis. Collaborate with schools and stakeholders to enhance athletics programs and ensure adherence to federal...

6 days ago

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

$125K - $155K *

Innovate the future of technology education by leading strategic initiatives that empower learners and educators. Drive partnerships and programs that address rapid technological changes while fosteri...

3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $240K *

Empower clinical development by leading scientific strategy for BHB-1893, driving protocol design, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful Phase 3 execution and regulato...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $240K *

Lead scientific strategy for clinical development of BHB-1893, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance. Drive protocol design, data analysis, and e...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $85K *

Empower community engagement by overseeing library operations, managing adult programming, and collaborating with local stakeholders to enhance arts and culture initiatives. Lead a dedicated team whil...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive strategic HR initiatives by leading recruitment, talent management, and employee relations. Collaborate with school leaders to build a supportive workplace culture and ensure compliance with HR...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in enhancing graduate programs by advising on financial and policy matters, managing budgets, and overseeing curriculum development. Collaborate with faculty and coordinators to ensure...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $93K *

Shape the future of policy and advocacy by leading impactful campaigns that drive systemic change for young adults affected by incarceration and poverty. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to eleva...

3 weeks ago

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

$119K - $142K *

Develop and execute strategic plans for staff benefits and wellness programs, impacting 10,000+ employees. Collaborate with leaders to enhance recruitment and retention while ensuring compliance and e...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$119K - $142K *

Join a transformative team driving staff benefits and wellness initiatives for a diverse workforce of over 10,000 employees. Lead strategic planning, compliance, and program development to support org...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$119K - $142K *

Develop and implement strategic benefit and wellness plans impacting over 10,000 employees. Collaborate with leaders to promote equity, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while driving recruitment...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$119K - $142K *

Drive strategic staff benefits and wellness initiatives for over 10,000 employees, ensuring market competitiveness and promoting equity while overseeing multiple teams and enhancing organizational goa...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$119K - $142K *

Launch comprehensive benefits and wellness strategies for 10,000+ employees, enhancing recruitment, retention, and market competitiveness while driving cost management and equity across diverse region...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$119K - $142K *

Transform staff benefits and wellness strategies for 10,000+ employees. Drive program development while collaborating with leadership to enhance recruitment, retention, and maximize investment returns...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$119K - $142K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing staff benefits and wellness strategies for over 10,000 employees. Collaborate with leaders to ensure competitive programs that enhance retention, drive cost...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Education Director do?question toggle

    An Education Director leads educational programs or operations. Typical duties can include setting program goals, overseeing curriculum and delivery, managing staff and budgets, assessing outcomes, and coordinating with stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are required for Education Director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and role. Many positions value relevant education or program leadership experience; some may require an advanced degree, teaching or administrative credentials, or expertise in a particular subject or population.

  • Where can Education Directors work?question toggle

    Education Directors work in settings such as schools, school districts, colleges, universities, nonprofits, government agencies, education companies, and workforce development organizations.

  • How much do Education Director jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for an Education Director role depends on factors such as employer, location, scope of responsibility, and experience.

  • How can I find Education Director jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse the Education Director category and review current openings. Use job details to compare responsibilities, qualifications, locations, and employers, then apply to roles that fit your experience and goals.