Education & Training Job Market Insights
Week of August 24, 2026
Market Overview
Pearson leads among education publishers in active hiring, with 54 open roles averaging $99,123 and a posting as recent as August 21, signaling continued investment in instructional design, edtech, and content roles heading into fall.
Behavioral health and special education employers are among the most active recruiters in the sector right now: ABA Therapy for Autism (96 roles, $37,602-$54,562) and ChanceLight Behavioral Health (35 roles, $44,492) both posted within the past month, reflecting persistent demand for certified behavior technicians and special education staff.
Higher education institutions are navigating leadership instability alongside operational modernization; Broward College's $430K presidential separation agreement and the adoption of Venmo for tuition payments at some colleges both reflect a sector under pressure to adapt governance and infrastructure simultaneously.
For Job Seekers
PediaStaff's 73 open roles at a flat $96,401 average suggest standardized, competitive compensation packages designed to attract licensed therapists and school-based specialists quickly; candidates in speech-language pathology or occupational therapy should prioritize this employer in their outreach.
Charter and alternative school networks like Uncommon Schools ($72,708-$86,856, 27 roles, posted August 12) and Acceleration Academies ($66,279, 28 roles) are actively recruiting, making late August a strong window for teachers and instructional coaches to apply before fall rosters are finalized.
Hiring managers at colleges should note that Broward College's high-profile presidential departure and settlement underscore the reputational risk of unresolved leadership disputes; institutions recruiting senior administrators right now should expect candidates to scrutinize governance culture and board-president relations closely.