Head of Academics

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Head of Academics serves as the execution powerhouse of LEAD’s academic organization—translating frameworks into high-quality academic content and ensuring excellence in delivery at scale. This leader will oversee the full spectrum of academic content development (K–12), managing a large team of experts and driving outcomes through operational rigor, people leadership, and continuous improvement.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead & Inspire : Build, lead, and motivate a 100+ member academic team including subject experts, content developers, reviewers, designers, and program managers.
• Execute at Scale : Translate curriculum frameworks into comprehensive, high-quality academic content—textbooks, lesson plans, assessments, digital assets, and teacher training materials.
• Ensure Excellence with Discipline : Establish and maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and timeliness through strong project management, process discipline, and quality assurance systems.
• Optimize for Outcomes : Use classroom observations, teacher and school feedback, and student learning data to refine content, ensuring superior in-class implementation and improved student learning outcomes.
• Collaborate Cross-functionally : Work closely with leadership, product, and technology teams to ensure academic programs are effectively integrated and scalable.
• Drive Continuous Improvement : Implement systems and processes to enhance quality, operational efficiency, and innovation within the academic organization.

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