Education Jobs in Dallas, TX

The strongest local pay anchor is government wage data: educational instruction and library occupations in Dallas-Fort Worth had a mean hourly wage of $30.21 in May 2025, and the broader occupation family showed a $64,200 annual median, $42,890 at the 25th percentile, and $82,470 at the 90th percentile. Current local posted salary ranges center on about $61k to $69k, with a broader 25th-75th band of about $54k to $89k, which lines up reasonably well with the lagged government data.

Full September 2026 market report

Advertised pay

Across the 360 openings that disclose pay, the advertised range midpoint runs $34,320 at the 25th percentile, $46,800 at the median and $67,750 at the 75th. These are advertised ranges, not earned pay.

Active openings as of November 10, 2026

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What our analysts see this month

Competitive market | next 3-6 months

Dallas-Fort Worth is still a real Education & Training market, but it is not an easy one. The metro had 528.1 thousand education and health services jobs in August 2026, up 0.5139% year over year, and the local market showed more than 2,000 Education & Training postings across more than 350 companies over the last 90 days. The catch is that Texas Education & Training employment is essentially flat and statewide active postings are down 12.7% year over year, while metro unemployment was 4.4% in August 2026, so employers can be choosier and searches may take longer.

Best positioned: Candidates with a valid Texas teaching certification, strong classroom management, and clear evidence of lesson planning, assessment, and curriculum work have the best odds, especially if they are open to on-site district roles.

Main caution: Do not mistake local posting volume for easy access: most work is on-site, the sample skews entry-to-mid level, and statewide posting demand has softened.

From the September 2026 market report

Who is hiring here

Counted across all 825 openings in this market. 10 of the employers below are hiring for more than one role right now.

1. Dallas ISD: 45 open roles
2. Learning Care Group: 34 open roles
3. University of North Texas System: 30 open roles
4. Fort Worth ISD: 23 open roles
5. Life Time, Inc.: 22 open roles
6. University of North Texas: 20 open roles
7. Primrose Schools Partnership: 19 open roles
8. Collin College: 17 open roles
9. Great Hearts Online: 15 open roles
10. IDEA Public Schools: 15 open roles

Where the openings are

• Dallas: 164
• Fort Worth: 146
• Denton: 49
• Arlington: 48
• Frisco: 43
• McKinney: 38
• Irving: 33
• Plano: 32

Work arrangement

on-site 756 (95%), hybrid 19 (2%), remote 19 (2%)

Where the demand is

Real demand is concentrated in institutional employers, not a broad mix of remote-first education startups. In the local posting sample, more than 2,000 Education & Training roles appeared across more than 350 companies over the last 90 days, and the most active named employers included Dallas ISD, Garland Independent School District, Learning Care Group, University of North Texas System, Fort Worth ISD, and Irving ISD. The industry mix also leans heavily toward education itself at about 65% of postings, with higher education and education administration programs at about 10% each. That creates three practical lanes: classroom-heavy K-12 hiring, early-childhood and childcare hiring, and a smaller but better-paid administrative or higher-ed lane. The overall occupation family employed 207,760 people locally in 2025, while Dallas-Fort Worth had an estimated 9,190 kindergarten-through-secondary education administrators, 3,390 postsecondary education administrators, and 1,330 preschool/daycare administrators. Salary upside rises sharply as you move into admin roles, but so do the barriers around credentials, leadership scope, and prior system knowledge. Remote seekers should read this market carefully. About 95% of local postings are on-site, about 5% are hybrid, and less than 5% are remote, so commute tolerance and site flexibility matter more here than in many office-based categories.

• K-12 districts and campus instruction (high): This is the biggest lane locally, led by Dallas ISD, Garland Independent School District, Fort Worth ISD, and Irving ISD, with added emphasis on writing instruction, professional learning, and CTE investment.
• Early childhood and childcare (moderate): Learning Care Group is one of the most active named employers, and this lane can be more accessible for entrants, though the long-term pay ceiling is lower than broader education administration paths.
• Higher education and academic administration (moderate): University of North Texas System and UNT appear among the most active local hirers, and postsecondary administration pays well, but openings are fewer and usually require advanced credentials or prior campus experience.

Where to focus: Start with on-site K-12 and childcare applications for speed, but prioritize roles where you can claim writing-across-the-curriculum, assessment, classroom management, or CTE exposure because those are the clearest current differentiators locally.

Roles worth searching next

• K-12 education administrator: Dallas-Fort Worth had an estimated 9,190 kindergarten-through-secondary education administrators, and the pay level is well above the broader Education & Training median.
• Postsecondary education administrator: Dallas-Fort Worth had an estimated 3,390 postsecondary education administrators with a mean annual wage of $122,080, making this a strong alternative for faculty or student-facing professionals who can move into operations.
• Preschool or daycare education administrator: This is a realistic leadership step out of early-childhood teaching, with an estimated 1,330 local jobs.
• EdTech customer success or implementation specialist: Dallas EdTech startups have raised $54.8M in tracked funding, and employers increasingly value digital fluency, AI literacy, and implementation skills that many educators can translate well.

What postings ask for

• Valid Texas teaching certification with required endorsements (table_stakes | immediate): This is the most commonly named certification requirement in local postings and remains the clearest screening tool for public-school roles. Who: Anyone targeting K-12 district jobs.
• Classroom management (table_stakes | immediate): It is the most-requested hard skill in the local posting sample, appearing in about 35% of postings. Who: Entry-level candidates, switchers, substitutes, and anyone moving into classroom-facing roles.
• Curriculum development, lesson planning, and student assessment (differentiator | immediate): These skills recur throughout local postings, and Dallas ISD is explicitly emphasizing writing instruction, teacher professional learning, and cross-subject practice. Who: Mid-career educators, instructional leads, and candidates seeking stronger interview conversion.
• Child development and behavior management (differentiator | immediate): Both appear in local skill signals and matter most in early-childhood, elementary, and support-intensive environments. Who: Early-childhood educators and career switchers entering student-facing roles.
• Writing-across-the-curriculum and literacy instruction (premium | near-term): Dallas ISD has signaled a direct local focus on K-12 writing instruction, grammar, and writing practice across subjects. Who: ELA teachers, elementary educators, interventionists, instructional coaches, and subject teachers who can teach writing in science or social studies.
• AI literacy and EdTech integration (differentiator | near-term): Nearly two-thirds of teachers now report using AI, digital fluency and EdTech integration are among the top 5 in-demand modern educator skills, and AI skills such as prompt engineering and workflow automation are increasingly sought after. Who: Teachers, faculty, trainers, instructional designers, and anyone trying to stand out without moving into management.

Questions about this market

What do Education & Training roles pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?

The strongest local pay anchor is government wage data: educational instruction and library occupations in Dallas-Fort Worth had a mean hourly wage of $30.21 in May 2025, and the broader occupation family showed a $64,200 annual median, $42,890 at the 25th percentile, and $82,470 at the 90th percentile. Current local posted salary ranges center on about $61k to $69k, with a broader 25th-75th band of about $54k to $89k, which lines up reasonably well with the lagged government data. That is workable middle-income pay for DFW, but not unusually rich once you account for the fact that about 95% of sampled postings are on-site and much of the market sits in school systems, childcare, and other education-heavy employers.

Where is demand for Education & Training roles in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX concentrated?

Real demand is concentrated in institutional employers, not a broad mix of remote-first education startups. In the local posting sample, more than 2,000 Education & Training roles appeared across more than 350 companies over the last 90 days, and the most active named employers included Dallas ISD, Garland Independent School District, Learning Care Group, University of North Texas System, Fort Worth ISD, and Irving ISD. The industry mix also leans heavily toward education itself at about 65% of postings, with higher education and education administration programs at about 10% each. That creates three practical lanes: classroom-heavy K-12 hiring, early-childhood and childcare hiring, and a smaller but better-paid administrative or higher-ed lane. The overall occupation family employed 207,760 people locally in 2025, while Dallas-Fort Worth had an estimated 9,190 kindergarten-through-secondary education administrators, 3,390 postsecondary education administrators, and 1,330 preschool/daycare administrators. Salary upside rises sharply as you move into admin roles, but so do the barriers around credentials, leadership scope, and prior system knowledge. Remote seekers should read this market carefully. About 95% of local postings are on-site, about 5% are hybrid, and less than 5% are remote, so commute tolerance and site flexibility matter more here than in many office-based categories.

Which employers are hiring the most Education & Training talent in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?

Recent postings show the most activity from Dallas ISD (100 postings), Garland Independent School District (75 postings), Learning Care Group (75 postings), University of North Texas System (75 postings), Fort Worth ISD (50 postings). See the full market report for the complete employer landscape.

Can Education & Training roles in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX be done remotely?

Of recent postings, 5% are remote and 5% hybrid, with 95% on-site. Use the Remote filter above to see only remote openings.

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