Director of Education

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The Director of Education ensures that the education and student life programs are reflective of a personalized and holistic approach where students receive effective teaching and mentoring in the classroom, Homework Café, and throughout social programming.

Salary range : $68,000 - $70,000 / year USD

Your Day to Day :

Train teachers and Homework Café staff to ensure alignment with Fusion's culture, mission and approach.

Provide ongoing professional development to foster continuous improvement related to student outcomes.

Manage the evaluation of the education program using assessment data and School Quality metrics to ensure effective classroom and operational practices.

Enhance teaching effectiveness by conducting classroom observations and coaching sessions.

Ensure course integrity and student outcomes through the file check and course closure process.

Ensure teachers are equipped with necessary classroom resources.

Support hiring processes as needed : post positions, screen resumes, interview, conduct mock teaching sessions, process new hire paperwork

Oversee the Homework Café to support students with work completion and organizational skills.

Create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for all students through teaching social-emotional skills.

Facilitate student events, such as clubs, field trips, service learning, workshops, and meetings.

Administer student assessments and surveys to allow for data-informed decision making.

Inspire staff through exemplary leadership practices grounded in academic expertise, integrity, and commitment to excellence.

What You Will Own :

Oversee all matters involving the education program.

Manage School Quality results.

Train and develop teachers and Homework Café staff.

Manage the teacher observations and coaching process.

Manage the file check and course closure process.

Administer the MAP and Mindprint assessments and ensure their utility in the classroom.

Oversee all student life programming.

Administer the New Student Survey, Spring Student Survey, and Student Exit Survey.

Manage Extended Homework Café.

Participate in organization-wide collaboration and development.

Create Annual Student Programming Plan and Annual Professional Development Plan.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.

At least 3 years of teaching.

School administration experience strongly preferred.

Experience managing people including hiring, training, developing.

Experience working with students impacted by learning differences and / or mental health challenges.

Passionate about personalized and holistic education, and excited by alternative educational approaches.

Passionate about working with adolescents and supporting their growth.

Exhibits a unique and fun personality to support a vibrant student culture.

Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and ability to relate well to others.

Experience developing a teaching staff, and monitoring and enhancing an academic program.

Possesses strong time management and organizational skills.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees which generally includes :

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• An opportunity to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Sick time, paid holidays and vacation in accordance with company policy and state law
• Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

We offer a package for part time employees which generally includes :

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and / or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given at offer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

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Salary : $68,000 - $70,000