Head of School - In Training

Fusion-Academy; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation/time off

Job summary

Fusion Academy in Burlington, MA is seeking a Head of School in Training to lead a 1-to-1 program for grades 5-12. The interim role covers 4–6 months at the Burlington campus, with potential expansion to Fusion Boston locations as growth continues.

You will oversee staffing, enrollment growth, and fiscal health while maintaining a learner-centered culture that supports diverse students and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• 3–5 years of head of school or principal leadership experience.
• Experience with enrollment management, ownership, and growth.
• Experience managing a budget and financial reporting.
• Ability to build culture and lead diverse teams.
• Passion for alternative education and supporting diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead campus team with vision, innovation, and collaboration.
• Inspire staff through coaching and professional growth.
• Drive enrollment via community connections, partnerships, and events.
• Ensure operational and fiscal health with smart management.
• Foster strong relationships with students, families, and staff.

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 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 inyou. 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

Benefits:

We offer a package for full-time employees whichgenerally includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans

• Vacationtime (for certain positions)inaccordance withcompany policy andstatelaw

• Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability

In addition to the above items, full-timeandpart-time employees cangenerally participatein the following benefits:

• Sick time and paid holidaysin accordancewithcompanypolicy

• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits

• Employeeassistanceprogram

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,nationalityor sex.

Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, whoare responsible forthe safeguarding of others’ well-being, and who work with little supervisionin close proximity toothers will berequiredto complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employmentin accordance withlocal 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 iscompletedand a copy is provided to the applicant.

Min

USD $98,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $115,000.00/Yr.