Head of School - In Training

Fusion Academy is the school that changes everything! We are a fully accredited 1-to-1 private school for grades 5–12, where personalized education unlocks the full potential of each student. 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. 

Why Fusion?

Because teaching with us means more than delivering lessons — it means being part of a community that believes in you. At Fusion, we’re dedicated to 1-1 personalized learning — emotionally, socially, and academically — and we invest in our teachers just like we invest in our students. Learn more about Fusion and this opportunity HERE.

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.

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.  Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others’ well-being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.