Director of Education

Fusion Academy; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Fusion Academy in Irvine, CA is seeking a Director of Education to lead the campus academic program, ensuring academic integrity, rigor, and high-quality teaching while fostering a vibrant campus culture. The role centers on 1-to-1 personalized learning, with collaboration across staff to support student success.

You will recruit and coach teachers, use data to drive outcomes, and cultivate a supportive environment where students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• 3+ years of teaching; school leadership experience preferred.
• Coaching and developing teachers.
• Passion for personalized learning and student growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead with heart—recruit, train, and foster teachers’ professional growth.
• Use assessment data to drive student outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Partner with staff to foster a safe, supportive, and engaging campus culture.

Skills

Coaching teachers

Staff development

Student growth focus

Personalized learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degrees preferred

Job description

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 Director of Education, you will lead the academic program at your campus. Your work will ensure academic integrity, rigor, and quality while fostering campus culture!

Please note: Not all campuses serve grades 4 and 5, and specific details will be shared during the interview process.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead with heart - bring in great teachers, train them, and fuel their professional growth.
• Use assessment data to drive student outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Partner with staff to foster a safe, supportive, and engaging campus culture.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree (required) - preferably in education or a related field - advanced degrees are a plus!
• 3+ years of teaching; school leadership experience preferred.
• Skilled in coaching, developing, and inspiring teachers.
• Passion around personalized learning and student growth.
• Florida residents require level 2 background screening through https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

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
• 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

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable 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.

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.

Pay Range

USD $68,000.00 - USD $78,000.00 /Yr.