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Job outlook for assistant education directors in the United States
Assistant education director job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected assistant education director job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 15,500 new jobs for assistant education directors are projected over the next decade.
Assistant education director salaries have increased 7% for assistant education directors in the last 5 years.
There are over 10,244 assistant education directors currently employed in the United States.
There are 20,914 active assistant education director job openings in the US.
The average assistant education director salary is $53,445.
Are assistant education director jobs in demand?
Assistant education director job and salary trends over time
Assistant education director jobs over time
Assistant education director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,244 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 9,252 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 9,514 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 9,419 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9,336 | 0.00% |
Average assistant education director salary over time
Assistant education director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $53,445 | $25.69 | +2.2% |
| 2025 | $52,300 | $25.14 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $51,713 | $24.86 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $50,628 | $24.34 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $49,751 | $23.92 | +2.5% |
Assistant education director jobs by state
Most common states for assistant education directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 132 | 19% |
| 2 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 503 | 13% |
| 3 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 546 | 11% |
| 4 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 524 | 11% |
| 5 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 317 | 11% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 241 | 7% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 45 | 7% |
| 8 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 390 | 6% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 317 | 6% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 84 | 6% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 679 | 5% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 364 | 5% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 291 | 5% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 46 | 5% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 394 | 4% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 224 | 4% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 146 | 4% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 52 | 4% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 42 | 4% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 22 | 4% |
Most common cities for assistant education directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo | 1 | 1% | $71,130 |
| 2 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $67,456 |
| 3 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $47,610 |
| 4 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $65,169 |
| 5 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $57,072 |
| 6 | New York | 1 | 0% | $64,223 |
| 7 | Riverside | 1 | 0% | $61,779 |
Assistant Education Director job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of assistant education director experts
Soka University of America
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Ohio University
Medaille College
West Virginia University
University of Kansas
Hiram College
Bluefield State College
What general advice would you give to an Assistant Education Director?
Ryan Allen: Education goes beyond teaching in a classroom or school. Often people hear 'Educational Leadership' and they think of some kind of school principal or other administrator. These are certainly important careers for the space, but they are only a part of a broader range of possibilities. There are a range of careers in the EdTech space, for instance, that need good people who understand various aspects of what happens in classrooms. Likewise, educational development and the NGO world are full of amazing opportunities that offer exciting careers that are rewarding. These jobs might see a lot of travel and broader global connections that you don't often see in the traditional K-12 space.
What Assistant Education Director skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Ryan Allen: I don't think there is any one skill that will prepare students for even the next 3-5 years. Things are changing so fast in our sector. Think back to just five years ago, there was no global COVID-19 pandemic nor Chat-GPT. Things are fluid, especially in the field of education right now. The main thing I want my students to understand in my classes is that they should be learning to learn. This means that they might not always have an answer to every questions, but they also have the confidence to find an answer out there somewhere. I don't think this concept can be categorized as just one skill, but rather a broader ethos that I hope my students attain after our program.
What will help Assistant Education Directors increase their earning potential?
Ryan Allen: I think being willing to move to a new location, even sometimes across the world, can be one of the things that helps propel a career. In the educational leadership space, someone may end up at a place they like, but career advancement is limited because the person above them also likes that place. Depending on the location or institution, these can be desirable roles. One way to overcome these issues is to move to another institution, sometimes even in a lateral move with an eye moving up. There is no shame in getting more experience elsewhere and then moving back later. In fact, I think seeing a wider range of different schools, organization, or other educational institutions can be a great way to bring fresh ideas back with you if you do return. I understand moving (especially abroad) is not always an option for people, but it might even just be moving to a different school down the road. Grow through your options.
What Assistant Education Director skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Matthew Ohlson Ph.D.: Become knowledgeable and most importantly, comfortable, sharing the data and impact you’ve had as a school leader. The use of data is so imperative to show progress towards long and short-term goals, for example: attendance gains, teacher retention rates, etc. School leaders can seek more compensation and larger responsibilities in more prominent roles when they are able to show how their leadership made a difference. Annual impact reports, data snapshots, student/teacher testimonials, etc. can illustrate how your leadership impacted teaching and learning.
What general advice would you give to an Assistant Education Director?
Larry Arant MSRS, RT(R)(CT)(MR): Stay teachable, network, embrace diversity and inclusion, develop strong communication skills.
What will help Assistant Education Directors increase their earning potential?
Larry Arant MSRS, RT(R)(CT)(MR): Research salary trends, gain experience and expertise, consider geographic location, evaluate benefits and perks.
Dr. Dwan Robinson PhD
Associate Professor of Educational LeadershipOhio University
Educational Administration And Supervision
What general advice would you give to an Assistant Education Director?
Dr. Dwan Robinson PhD: Given that many of our graduates have had opportunities to develop and refine their leadership skills while at OHIO:
I would suggest that our graduates seek opportunities where there is growth potential and future career opportunities for advancing in educational leadership.
I would encourage them to explore positions where they have the chance to impact the organization with the educational leadership and related expertise that they have cultivated.
I would also suggest that graduates reflect on how their expertise and experiences connect with the various roles and pathways that they are seeking in education so that they can imagine what their trajectories might be in the careers that they aspire to in the field of education.
What Assistant Education Director skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Hamlet Hernandez: This is difficult question to answer. If money is your driver, you may be frustrated. Clearly having a Sixth-Year
diploma in education is much more marketable than simply having the 092 certification. It is my hope that the
demos see the great value of and connection to, education has on a thriving democracy. Recognizing this
importance may result in higher wages but it may not....do the right thing, for the right reasons, and the right
way and you will be rewarded intrinsically and maybe even monetarily.
What will help Assistant Education Directors increase their earning potential?
Hamlet Hernandez: Entering the field of public-school administration is not for the faint of heart. I would encourage all graduates
to think deeply as to why they have chosen to enter the field; it is noble and worthy of our time and talent to
become leaders in public education that contribute to the betterment of society through selfless service, so that
all students receive an appropriate and equitable education. Dispositionally, we would converse about the
importance of patience and compassion and how steady leadership not showy leadership will transcend
expectations. I would also add it is always about who gets the benefit of your work and not the credit.
On a practical level, I would encourage young administrators to balance their professional life with the other
equally important parts of their life. Administration is stressful and demanding, and at times lonely. Knowing
yourself and embracing personal and professional growth will sustain you through swerve of sway of
leadership.
Colleen Wilkinson
Associate Professor, Program DirectorMedaille College
Department of Education
What soft skills should all Assistant Education Directors possess?
Colleen Wilkinson: Teaching is not a silo profession. We are in constant communication and collaboration with many stakeholders. Teacher Candidates need to be flexible in order to work well with all the different players in the game to make sure the student wins!
Stephanie Lorenze
Service Associate Professor, Coordinator for Teacher EducationWest Virginia University
Department of Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy Studies
What's a day at work look like for an Assistant Education Director?
Stephanie Lorenze: They wish they knew, honestly. This uncertainty is challenging. We are supporting them as they approach this time with support in self-care and professional strategies for sustainability in the emotional and academic work of teaching.
What will help Assistant Education Directors increase their earning potential?
Stephanie Lorenze: Legislators and communities who value their work through actions.
Dr. Joseph Novak
Senior Lecturer, Director, Professional Development School Program Coordinator, Instructor and Advisor for the School of Education Master's program in Building Level Leadership.University of Kansas
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Assistant Education Directors?
Dr. Joseph Novak: The obvious technical skills employers in the education field will look for is an entrepreneurial competency in the use of emerging technologies and associated applications to reach students via the virtual venue.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Assistant Education Director job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Joseph Novak: The pandemic has heightened the awareness and in addressing the needs of all stakeholders affiliated with schools. The resulting stress, anxiety, and uncertainty exacerbated by the pandemic has led to a need for more support services for students, staff, and parents. The pandemic has also exposed a lack of training and resources for successful and effective virtual learning. Even though, schools may return to face-to-face learning, the growing use and popularity of virtual learning begs for additional resources and learning. Finally, the pandemic has created a real financial uncertainty for schools. Until the federal, state, and local economies recover and thrive, education will be faced with lay-offs and detriments to needed services.
What technical skills for an Assistant Education Director stand out to employers?
Jennifer McCreight: Tech skills have increasingly played a central role in K-12 classrooms, as educators have at their fingertips devices and applications that are incredible assets to learning - from accessibility features, to interactive presentations that gather real-time info on students' understanding of content, to the ability of the students themselves to create videos, podcasts, and more. Teachers entering classrooms must be able to recognize the powerful gains that can be made in students' learning as a result of incorporating technologies, and know when and how to use it to support them. And of course, recent graduates entering classrooms will be expected to move between the platforms of Zoom or Google Meet, to bring in learners who may be at home, and to engage them actively in learning experiences - which is no small task!
Just as importantly, though, as we come out of the pandemic and reckon with children's and adolescents' increased use of screens, educators may also find that we need to use technology in classrooms more sparingly when possible. They will continue to ask themselves, even more urgently than they did pre-pandemic, whether technologies add to educational experiences or complicate them. Graduates will be faced with these questions as they move into their own classrooms, and we joyfully adjust to the eventuality of more in-person learning. This will be a wonderful challenge to face - that is, determining what innovations have resulted from the constraints of the pandemic, and what we will be happy to let go of when we are able. I am sure educators will embrace these conversations with zeal!
What experience really stands out on Assistant Education Director resumes?
Amanda Banks Ph.D.: Adaptability and expertise in teaching diverse students in inclusive classrooms are growing focal points of many school districts nationally. With recent changes in federal education legislation (Every Student Succeeds Act, 2015), there has been a growing need for educators to universally design effective learning opportunities for a wide range of learners (Universal Design for Learning) to ensure students' academic progress regardless of their socioeconomic background or learning ability. Identifying potential teachers who can help students and schools successfully meet state and federal accountability standards is paramount to hiring committees.
Candidates should showcase any firsthand experiences they have in working with students within and outside of the classroom, especially diverse student populations (e.g., special education, bilingual education). Strong collaboration skills, content expertise, and instructional flexibility are three professional qualities that definitely set a candidate apart from the rest. Recent graduates who anticipate entering the job market in the near future should actively search for such volunteer opportunities if they didn't have these types of experiences in their preparation program.