Head of Teaching and Learning

Hudson Global Scholars Operating LLC provides the best U.S. education to our school partners and students around the globe through the combination of best-in-class curriculum, highly qualified instructors, and personalized learning experiences. Our HGS Network schools offer students the opportunity to earn a U.S. high school diploma and prepare to enter top universities.

The Head of Teaching and Learning is a leadership role responsible for ensuring excellence in the design, delivery, and oversight of Hudson Global Scholars' online academic programs. Serving both domestic and international K–12 students, this role ensures that instruction and teacher support meet the highest standards of academic quality and student success. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Teaching and Learning provides vision and leadership in developing innovative, scalable, and globally relevant teaching capabilities that enable student learning and success.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead design, delivery, and oversight of global online academic programs for K–12 students.
• Manage a team of managers and teachers to ensure engaging, rigorous instruction tailored for online environments.
• Oversee systems for teacher observation, coaching, and evaluation in online settings.
• Develop and maintain scalable systems for teacher hiring, onboarding, compensation, and ongoing development.
• Foster a supportive, coaching-oriented culture to help teachers thrive in online classrooms.
• Partner with operations teams to optimize scheduling and support for live sessions.
• Drive student success, satisfaction, and retention across domestic and international programs.
• Promote equitable access and support for multilingual, multicultural learners.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and standards across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
• Use data to monitor student performance and ensure academic quality and integrity.
• Collaborate on curriculum improvements aligned with U.S. standards and global relevance.
• Ensure digital content supports best practices in pedagogy, accessibility, and inclusivity.
• Work across teams (Ops, Tech, Enrollment, Support) to ensure seamless academic delivery.
• Align instructional priorities with staffing, budgeting, and strategic goals.
• Stay current on trends in online learning, including AI and instructional technology.
• Lead pilots of innovative tools and practices to drive scalable, high-impact learning.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop academic leadership and instructional teams.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, equity, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's degree or higher preferred.
• Proven academic leadership experience in online K–12 education.
• Strong background in teacher evaluation, development, and performance management.
• Record of improving student outcomes through data-driven strategies.
• Familiarity with accreditation, compliance, and quality standards in online schooling.
• Experience working with international students and culturally diverse communities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead innovation and scale global education programs.
  
  

Hudson Global Scholars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hudson Global Scholars is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hudson Global Scholars will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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