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 - $75,000 / 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: - 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 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.
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Location:
Los Gatos
Job Type:
PartTime

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