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. The 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.