Head of School at NORTH STAR ACADEMY LLC – Lantana, Texas

The Head of School is the chief leader, culture carrier, and on-site ambassador of a Destination School.

This role blends operational excellence with market-facing leadership. The Head of School is expected to be a builder: nurturing the school’s identity, growing community excitement, and executing a distinctive educational vision—while operating within Fractal’s professional systems and financial guardrails to deliver accountability for standards, systems, and staff.

The Head of School directly manages the Program Coordinator and Department Heads and partners closely with the Area Director to shape the school’s future.

Vision & Program Leadership

Lead the execution of the school’s experiential and nature-based learning model

Bring Fractal Nature Learning principles to life on campus

Champion the school’s identity, values, and educational philosophy

Market Presence & Growth

Serve as the public face of the school in the community

Support enrollment growth through tours, events, and storytelling

Build partnerships that extend the school’s reach beyond its immediate neighborhood

Staff Leadership & Development

Recruit and develop educators aligned with experiential and child-centered learning

Inspire teachers to grow professionally and creatively

Set high expectations and accountability for licensing and accreditation standards, engagement, and collaboration

Family Engagement

Cultivate deep, trust-based relationships with families

Create a strong parent community connected to the school’s mission

Lead clear, values-driven communication

Operational & Financial Stewardship

Manage day-to-day operations within approved budgets

Manage operational and tuition management systems

Balance creativity with discipline around staffing, schedules, and costs

Partner with shared services and Portfolio Management for reporting and planning

Collaboration & Innovation

Work closely with Fractal Education on program evolution and long-term positioning

Participate in piloting new initiatives, spaces, and learning experiences

Provide feedback to continuously improve the Destination School model

Head of School Qualifications

5–10+ years of leadership experience in early education, progressive education, or founder-led school environments

Strong growth and builder mindset

Demonstrated ability to build enrollment demand and community engagement

Operations management capability with team building and accountability for standards

Experience with experiential, nature-based, or interest-driven education strongly preferred

Background in tuition management systems, Microsoft Office, and Google suite

Excellent communication and storytelling skills

Comfort balancing creativity with operational discipline

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Education or related field preferred

Compensation

Up to $70k 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