Director of Education

Director of Education

Location
: Open to remote with modest preference for NYC-Based

Hiring Entity:
New York Speech Coaching (transitioning to affiliate company in January 2026)

Compensation:
$100,000 – $140,000 target compensation

Benefits:
PTO available; health benefits and 401k begin January 2026

About New York Speech Coaching and affiliates:

New York Speech Coaching and its affiliates
are leaders in professional communication and speech coaching. We work with individuals and organizations - from Fortune 500 companies to creative professionals - to help them strengthen their voices, express themselves with confidence, and make lasting impact.

In addition to our client-facing services, we are creating an academy that will train the next generation of speech coaches, as well as expanding our educational offerings across affiliated entities. We are seeking a Director of Education to design and lead these initiatives. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, creative, and comfortable taking charge of a variety of educational responsibilities. You will be responsible for driving our education strategy and supporting the overall growth of the companies.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are excited about the opportunity to build something transformative. This role offers the chance to shape the foundation of a growing educational enterprise with significant potential for innovation and long-term impact.

The Role

The Director of Education will be responsible for developing and overseeing curriculum, educational products, and learning infrastructure across New York Speech Coaching and its affiliates. This is a senior, cross-entity leadership and execution-based role that requires expertise in instructional design, content development, and adult learning strategy. The Director of Education is responsible for both external and internal learning initiatives.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Development

• Lead the creation of a comprehensive training textbook for speech coach education.
• Lead the creation of a comprehensive training program structure for speech coach education.
• Develop structured curricula for corporate workshops, AI-courses, video courses, webinars, and other programs.
• Ensure all materials reflect the philosophy, methodology, and standards while being engaging and accessible to diverse learners.

Learning Management & Educational Infrastructure

• Select, implement, and manage an LMS for the academy.
• Design and oversee digital learning modules that complement live instruction.
• Establish systems for ongoing content updates and learner engagement.

Educational Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with the Heads of Training across entities to elevate all learning-based offerings.
• Translate subject-matter expertise into structured, scalable educational products.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications to position educational initiatives effectively for external audiences.
• Track learning outcomes and refine curricula to ensure lasting impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or related field (Ph.D. preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or educational leadership.
• Demonstrated success in implementing and managing LMS platforms.
• Experience creating textbooks, manuals, or other structured learning resources.
• Strong understanding of pedagogy, adult learning principles, and educational content strategy.
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and visual.
• Ability to manage complex projects across multiple stakeholders and entities.
• Background in communication, coaching, or performing arts education is a plus.
• AI experience and openness, but not reliance, encouraged.

Benefits & Perks

• $100,000 – $140,000 target compensation.
• PTO available.
• Health benefits begin January 2026.
• Primarily remote position with potential travel for team off sites or education audits.
• Opportunity to shape and scale a new educational enterprise within a leading communications company.

How to Apply

Important:
Only applicants who follow the submission guidelines will be considered.

If you are passionate about education and ready to take ownership of the growth of New York Speech Coaching, please send an email to with:

1. Your name and date listed in the subject line.
2. A cover letter. In sensitivity to your time, feel free to use your standard cover letter, but we would like you to include in your cover letter at least a couple of sentences that speak to one specific experience you've had related to public speaking and how it impacted you.
3. A resume and portfolio that highlights your experience and any relevant achievements.