Education & Training Job Market Insights

Week of July 27, 2026

Market Overview

Charter school networks are among the most active hirers in Education & Training right now, with Uncommon Schools posting 456 open roles at an average salary of $64,701 and Success Academy Charter Schools posting 304 roles averaging $71,771, signaling strong demand for classroom and instructional staff in urban markets.

Specialized and clinical education roles command a significant salary premium: PediaStaff lists 73 openings averaging $96,401 and Pearson lists 51 roles averaging $102,660, reflecting what EdSurge and the Chronicle of Higher Education have identified as a persistent shortage of specialized instructional and ed-tech talent.

Youth development and afterschool program hiring is accelerating into late July, with City Year, BBA Afterschool Inc, and both YMCA affiliates collectively posting over 175 roles, though salaries in this segment remain compressed between roughly $35,000 and $54,000, a gap the Association for Talent Development has flagged as a retention risk in community education.

For Job Seekers

Hiring timelines at charter networks like Uncommon Schools and Success Academy are moving quickly heading into the fall semester, so candidates should prioritize submitting applications with specific student-outcome data and measurable classroom results rather than general descriptions of teaching philosophy.

According to Coursera and the Association for Talent Development, hiring managers in Education & Training are increasingly screening for demonstrated competency in digital learning tools and blended instruction; candidates who can cite specific platforms or certifications in their materials will stand out in a crowded applicant pool.

Specialized roles at firms like PediaStaff and Pearson, which offer salaries well above the sector average, typically require a portfolio of evidence-based practice or product development experience; Inside Higher Ed recommends that candidates pursuing these positions document measurable learning outcomes and cross-functional project work before the interview stage.