Outdoor School Principal

About Fractal Education
Fractal Education Group builds and operates distinctive early education schools designed to inspire children, families, and communities. Through our Destination Schools, we evolve independent-branded schools into experiential learning destinations —places families seek out for their values, environments, and programs, not just proximity, to become the local’s favorites and leaders in their respective submarkets.
Destination Schools often incorporate Fractal Nature Learning, a high-touch, outdoor and experiential learning model co-developed with leaders in garden-based education. These schools are designed to grow demand, deepen engagement, and support thoughtful tuition growth through differentiated experiences.
Head of School Role
The Head of School is the chief leader, culture carrier, and on-site ambassador of a Destination School.
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.
Head of School Responsibilities
Lead the execution of the school’s experiential and nature-based learning model
Champion the school’s identity, values, and educational philosophy
Serve as the public face of the school in the community
Build partnerships that extend the school’s reach beyond its immediate neighborhood
Recruit and develop educators aligned with experiential and child-centered learning
Create a strong parent community connected to the school’s mission
Operational & Financial Stewardship
Manage day-to-day operations within approved budgets
Work closely with Fractal Education on program evolution and long-term positioning
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
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Education or related field preferred

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