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Fusion Academy

Instructional Lead

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Ardmore, PA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $55K - $62K 💻 Other 🗓️ May 29th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Fusion Academy is hiring an Instructional Lead to ensure personalized mastery learning for every student, support teachers in the Fusion approach, and demonstrate measurable student success. The role involves providing classroom instruction, supporting teacher development, overseeing department collaboration, and managing academic processes to cultivate excellence and community engagement.

Highlights
  • Provide classroom instruction as needed and support teacher training and development.
  • Oversee teachers and Department Heads to ensure effective collaboration and strategic initiative implementation.
  • Conduct classroom observations and coaching to enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Manage academic processes such as file checks, course closure, and student assessments.
  • Contribute to enrollment by ensuring proper course placement and fostering retention through community connections.
  • Support student independent work and programming, including the Homework Café.
  • Manage Department Heads, observation/coaching processes, and course closure mechanisms.
  • Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field, minimum 2 years teaching experience, and preferred academic leadership experience.
  • Experience with students impacted by learning differences and/or mental health challenges is required.
  • Compensation ranges from $55,000 to $62,000 annually, with benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, insurance, 401(k), and potential performance bonuses.

Instructional Lead Full Description

The Instructional Lead ensures that the education program provides a personalized and effective mastery learning program to every student, teachers are supported in the Fusion approach, and student outcomes are demonstrated clearly with measurable success. 

Your Day to Day:  
  • Provide classroom instruction as needed. 
  • Support the training and development of teachers and Department Heads as necessary. 
  • Oversee teachers and Department Heads as necessary to ensure effective collaboration, communication, and implementation of strategic initiatives. 
  • Enhance teaching effectiveness by conducting classroom observations and providing coaching sessions. 
  • Ensure course integrity and student outcomes through the file check and course closure process. 
  • Contribute to the enrollment process by ensuring appropriate course placement through assessment data, performance, goals, and recommendations. 
  • Contribute to enrollment growth and retention by cultivating academic excellence, establishing strong community connections, and creating a positive experience for all stakeholders. 
  • Support the Homework Café as needed to help students with independent work completion and organizational skills. 
  • Facilitate student programming as needed. 
  • Support the administration of student assessments and surveys as needed. 
  • Inspire staff through exemplary leadership practices grounded in academic expertise, integrity, and commitment to excellence. 

What You Will Own:
 

  • Manage the Department Heads as necessary. 
  • Manage the observations and coaching process. 
  • Manage the file check and course closure process. 

Qualifications


  • Bachelor's degree in Education or related field. 
  • At least 2 years of teaching. 
  • Academic leadership experience strongly preferred. 
  • 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. 
  • Exhibits a unique and fun personality to support a vibrant student culture. 
  • Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and ability to relate well to others. 
  • Possesses strong time management and organizational skills. 
  • Florida residents require level 2 background screening through https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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Why Fusion?

Because teaching with us means more than delivering lessons — it means being part of a community that believes in you. 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 HERE.

Benefits:  
We offer a package for full-time employees which generally includes:   
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans  
  • Vacation time (for certain positions) in accordance with company policy and state law  
  • Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability   
 
In addition to the above items, full-time and part-time employees can generally participate in the following benefits:  

  • Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy  
  • 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility   
  • Tax-advantaged commuter benefits  
  • Employee assistance program   
 
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable 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.   Min: USD $55,000.00/Yr. Max: USD $62,000.00/Yr.