Academic Lead

The Academic Lead is a key instructional leadership role responsible for strengthening educator performance, improving classroom culture, and elevating the overall student learning experience. This position serves as the day‑to‑day academic leader on campus, partnering closely with the Campus Director to ensure consistency, accountability, and excellence in education delivery. This Academic Lead is not a director, but a hands‑on leader who coaches educators, supports curriculum execution, monitors student engagement, and helps translate academic expectations into daily practice. This role plays a critical part in improving attendance, retention, licensure readiness, and student satisfaction. Requirements Educator Development & Coaching Conduct regular classroom observations and provide timely, actionable feedback Coach educators on classroom management, student engagement, lesson pacing, and instructional effectiveness Support new educator onboarding, training, and early‑stage development Assist the Campus Director with educator performance assessments, force rankings, and development plans Reinforce academic standards, professionalism, and consistency across all programs and shifts Classroom Culture & Student Experience Establish and maintain a positive, structured, and engaging classroom environment Support educators in addressing student behavior, motivation, and engagement challenges Partner with educators to improve daily attendance and retention Serve as a visible academic presence for students Curriculum & Academic Execution Ensure curriculum is delivered accurately and consistently Support lesson planning and theory/practical integration Monitor student academic progress and skill development Assist with licensure readiness and evaluations Collaboration & Compliance Partner with the Campus Director on academic initiatives Collaborate with Campus Director on SSA duties Support compliance with state, accreditation, and institutional standards Escalate academic risks and concerns promptly Project Support Contribute to special projects as needed Qualifications Must Have: Active program‑appropriate license Prior educator experience Strong coaching and communication skills Preferred: Leadership or mentoring experience Knowledge of accreditation standards Data‑informed decision‑making ability Benefits Generous Paid Time Off 9 paid holidays per calendar year 401K Plan Access to Continuing Education Units (CEU) Classes Complimentary Services at our Student Clinic Product Discounts Opportunities for Career Advancement A Rewarding and Dynamic Work Environment Job Description may be written with the assistance of AI. Tricoci University of Beauty Culture, LLC is an E‑Verify employer. E‑Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The E‑Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster are available for your review. #J-18808-Ljbffr