Center Director+29% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
64% of observed moves out of Lead Teacher go here (4,200 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high4,200 careers90% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · childcare_early_ed
Where does a Lead Teacher go next?
10 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Management path
Regional Director, Early Education+71% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
21% of observed moves out of Lead Teacher go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Curriculum Lead+29% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Center Director. 7% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate480 careers95% of observed exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Executive Assistant+16% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Lead Teacher go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Instructional Designer+0% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Lead Teacher go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there