Director of Education

Location:
Minneapolis | Edina

Position Summary:

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: $65,000 - $73,000 / year USD

Your Day to Day:

• The Director trains teachers and Homework Café staff to ensure alignment with Fusion's culture, mission and approach.
• Provides ongoing professional development to foster continuous improvement related to student outcomes.
• Manages the evaluation of the education program using assessment data and School Quality metrics to ensure effective classroom and operational practices.
• Enhances teaching effectiveness by conducting classroom observations and coaching sessions.
• Ensures course integrity and student outcomes through the file check and course closure process.
• Ensures teachers are equipped with necessary classroom resources.
• Supports hiring processes as needed: posts positions, screens resumes, interviews, conducts mock teaching sessions, processes new hire paperwork.
• Oversees the Homework Café to support students with work completion and organizational skills.
• Creates a positive, safe, and supportive environment for all students through teaching social-emotional skills.
• Facilitates student events, such as clubs, field trips, service learning, workshops, and meetings.
• Administers student assessments and surveys to allow for data-informed decision making.
• Inspires staff through exemplary leadership practices grounded in academic expertise, integrity, and commitment to excellence.

What You Will Own:

• Oversees all matters involving the education program.
• Manages School Quality results.
• Trains and develops teachers and Homework Café staff.
• Manages the teacher observations and coaching process.
• Manages the file check and course closure process.
• Administers the MAP and Mindprint assessments and ensures their utility in the classroom.
• Oversees all student life programming.
• Administers the New Student Survey, Spring Student Survey, and Student Exit Survey.
• Manages Extended Homework Café.
• Participates in organization-wide collaboration and development.
• Creates 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.

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

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 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:

• Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
  401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

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…