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lead educator

 

[ liːd ˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪtə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

education

A lead educator is a senior teacher or faculty member who takes on a leadership role within the educational institution.

Synonyms

academic lead, head teacher, principal.

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Word Description / Examples
lead educator

Often used in specialized educational programs or smaller institutions to denote the person responsible for the curriculum and teaching quality but not necessarily the overall administration.

  • The lead educator at the community center organizes workshops for adults.
  • In our online learning platform, the lead educator ensures all courses meet educational standards.
head teacher

Primarily used in primary and secondary education to refer to the teacher who is in charge of a school or a specific class; similar to 'principal' but often more pedagogically focused.

  • The head teacher of the sixth grade organized a field trip to the science museum.
  • Ms. Johnson was promoted to head teacher after ten years of exemplary teaching.
principal

Used mainly in primary and secondary education to denote the person who is in charge of the overall administration and operations of a school.

  • The principal announced new safety measures for the upcoming school year.
  • Mr. Thompson is the principal of our local high school.
academic lead

Commonly used in higher education settings or research programs, emphasizing leadership in academic content and staff development.

  • Dr. Smith is the academic lead of the new interdisciplinary research project.
  • The academic lead coordinates faculty development sessions at the university.

Examples of usage

  • The lead educator is responsible for developing curriculum and mentoring junior teachers.
  • As the lead educator, she oversees the professional development of the teaching staff.
  • The lead educator plays a key role in shaping the educational policies of the school.

Translations

Translations of the word "lead educator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 educador líder

🇮🇳 मुख्य शिक्षक

🇩🇪 leitender Pädagoge

🇮🇩 pendidik utama

🇺🇦 головний педагог

🇵🇱 główny edukator

🇯🇵 リードエデュケーター

🇫🇷 éducateur principal

🇪🇸 educador principal

🇹🇷 baş eğitimci

🇰🇷 수석 교육자

🇸🇦 المعلم الرئيسي

🇨🇿 vedoucí vychovatel

🇸🇰 hlavný pedagóg

🇨🇳 首席教育者

🇸🇮 glavni vzgojitelj

🇮🇸 leiðbeinandi kennari

🇰🇿 бас педагог

🇬🇪 მთავარი პედაგოგი

🇦🇿 baş pedaqoq

🇲🇽 educador principal

Etymology

The term 'lead educator' originated from the need for educational institutions to have experienced teachers take on leadership roles in shaping the academic direction of the school. This position allows for the sharing of knowledge and best practices among educators, ultimately benefiting the students' learning experience.