Head of School - In Training

Fusion Academy

$98K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or higher preferred.
  • 3-5 years of successful head of school or principal leadership experience.
  • Experience with enrollment management and growth.
  • Budget management and fiscal health tracking experience.
  • Proven ability to build culture and lead diverse teams.
  • Passion for alternative education and supporting diverse learners.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience in managing hiring processes.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead the campus team with vision and collaboration.
  • Inspire and develop staff through coaching and clear expectations.
  • Drive enrollment through community connections and events.
  • Ensure operational and fiscal health with balanced programming.
  • Build strong relationships with students, families, and staff.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Vacation time in accordance with company policy and state law.
  • Accident and life insurance along with short- and long-term disability.
  • Sick time and paid holidays as per company policy.
  • 401(k) plan with company match based on eligibility.
  • Tax-advantaged commuter benefits.
  • Employee assistance program.
Full Job Description
As Head of School in Training, you'll lead a campus that inspires, empowers, and builds a thriving community where learning is truly customized for every student.

What You'll Do:
  • Build and lead your campus team with vision, innovation, and a culture of heart and collaboration.
  • Inspire and develop staff through clear expectations, coaching, and professional growth.
  • Drive enrollment through community connections, partnerships, and events.
  • Ensure operational and fiscal health, balancing high-quality programming with smart management.
  • Build strong relationships with students, families, and staff to create a dynamic and supportive school culture.


What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or higher preferred.
  • 3-5 years of successful head of school or school principal leadership experience.
  • Experience with enrollment management, ownership, and growth.
  • Experience managing a budget, financial reporting, and tracking specific school fiscal health metric performance.
  • Proven ability to build culture and lead diverse teams.
  • Passion for alternative education and supporting diverse learners.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience owning, managing, and steering hiring to appropriate staffing levels.
  • Florida residents require level 2 background screening through https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.


This hire will support the Burlington campus for approximately 4-6 months as interim HOS, then support other Fusion Boston locations. Within the school year, Fusion is expected to continue it's growth in this market requiring further permanent and additional Head of School level leadership support.

Benefits:

We offer a package for full-time employees which generally includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Vacation time (for certain positions) in accordance with company policy and state law
  • Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability


In addition to the above items, full-time and part-time employees can generally participate in the following benefits:
  • Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
  • 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility
  • Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
  • Employee assistance program


In addition to base salary, Fusion Heads of School are eligible for performance bonuses tied to KPI achievement.

Work Authorization:

Employment is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.



Pay Range

USD $98,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /Yr.

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