Job Description
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About Fractal Education
Fractal Education is a fast-growing investment group focused on becoming the top owner and school infrastructure provider for independent branded early childhood education centers in Texas. The organization’s approach preserves the unique identity and culture of each center while building a world class support organization to deliver institutional quality services and brand standards for the entire system. Fractal Education’s goal is to optimize the quality of each center as the local’s favorites and long-term leader in their respective submarkets.
Fractal is actively recruiting exceptional Heads of School (HoS) to support ongoing growth in North Texas.
Head of School Role
The HoS serves as the dynamic leader of the campus and takes ownership for shaping the school’s identity, culture, and reputation within the community. The role goes beyond daily operations to intentionally build and protect the school’s local brand by setting clear expectations for professionalism, warmth, and excellence in every interaction with children, families, staff, and community partners. The HoS establishes a positive, mission-driven school culture where staff feel supported and held accountable, families feel connected and confident in the program, and children experience a safe, engaging, and high-quality learning environment.
As the public face of the school, the HoS actively builds relationships within the community, represents the school with credibility and consistency, and ensures that the campus environment, communication, and customer experience reflect the school’s values and standards. Through visible leadership, strong communication, and intentional culture-building, the HoS positions the school as a trusted, respected, and recognizable educational leader in its local market.
The Head of School (HoS) will serve as i) the senior site-level leader and the face of the school to parents and the community, ii) a team builder of a best-in-class staff of stable teachers and administrators behind a unified mission, and iii) a business operator for attracting and retaining enrollment to meet revenue targets. The HoS will hold site-level administrators and teachers accountable for meeting quality assurance, licensing, and Texas Rising Star (TRS) accreditation standards at the facility and classroom level. The HoS will work directly with the Area Director and Fractal Education corporate leadership to develop and implement programmatic, operational, and facility management practices, including maintaining the tuition management system while promoting a site-level identity of continuous improvement and professional growth among all staff.
The HoS will directly manage the Program Coordinator and Department Heads, who are responsible for facility level operations and licensing standards. The HoS will report directly to the Area Director, who is responsible for the financial and business management of the center, and will coordinate with the Area Director to manage parent tours and convert enrollment leads. The HoS will also manage the onsite Program Coordinator, who supports the center with site level administration, file management, and logistics.
Head of School Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and performance of site-level standards at their facility to a TRS 4-star level and Fractal Ed quality assurance metrics;
- Support the recruitment, scheduling, and operational management of center staff;
- Lead the Program Coordination and Department Heads at their facility to deliver strong leadership and execution of site-level priorities and programmatic objectives;
- Provide dynamic leadership to inspire center stakeholder alignment with Fractal Education vision and Area Director priorities;
- Coordinate with Area Director and Fractal Education departments to integrate value-add services, such as Marketing/Communications, Facilities Management, IT, etc;
- Provide accountability for day-to-day operational and facility needs of the center and proactively optimize center operational practices;
- Manage the site level administration team to effectively maintain site level standards and leverage their time effectively;
- Manage the tuition management system and CRM system with completeness and accuracy under leadership of the Area Director;
- Participate in Fractal Education HoS group meetings and trainings, providing support to Fractal Education Performance Division;
- Support the development and implementation of Fractal Education operational systems and structures to ensure effective and efficient operations; and
- Foster positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, and serve as a positive role model for staff.
Head of School Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in education or a related field;
- 5+ years of experience as an onsite administrator in an early childhood education;
- 10+ years total experience onsite in a Texas-licensed early education center;
- Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood operational practices, tuition management and CRM systems;
- Demonstrated knowledge of accreditations, including Texas Rising Star (TRS) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC);
- Demonstrated ability to manage enrollment processes, site-level administration, scheduling, and quality assurance;
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and partnership skills with other site level administration;
- Ability to analyze and interpret student data to inform operational decisions;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills; and
- Must pass a background check and have a valid driver's license.
Compensation
- Up to $80k annual salary plus incentives based on experience and site selection
- Health care insurance & benefits offered with company contribution
- Paid vacation, company holidays, and additional earned leave offered
- Professional development, offsite training, and mentorship with Head of School cohort
- Growth potential into multi-site and specialized roles
Requirements:
Head of School Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in education or a related field;
- 5+ years of experience as an onsite administrator in an early childhood education;
- 10+ years total experience onsite in a Texas-licensed early education center;
- Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood operational practices, tuition management and CRM systems;
- Demonstrated knowledge of accreditations, including Texas Rising Star (TRS) and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC);
- Demonstrated ability to manage enrollment processes, site-level administration, scheduling, and quality assurance;
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and partnership skills with other site level administration;
- Ability to analyze and interpret student data to inform operational decisions;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills; and
- Must pass a background check and have a valid driver's license.