School Director

Woodland School; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K contribution after first month

Job summary

Woodland School in Traverse City, Michigan, invites applications for a School Director who will lead a K-8 experiential program. The role emphasizes vision, distributive leadership, and deep engagement with a Whole Child approach.

Salary is commensurate with experience and advanced degrees; strong candidates will align with state standards while fostering real-life connections and student curiosity. Full-time with benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) contribution after the first

Qualifications

• Must hold Education administration certification.
• Experience in educational leadership preferred.
• Experience in K-8 education desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the K-8 experiential program.
• Promote the Whole Child approach and distributive leadership across staff.
• Ensure alignment with state standards and real-life student engagement.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Distributive leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Education administration certification

Job description

As one of the first charter schools in the state, Woodland School serves as a vibrant example of a healthy learning community. Nestled within 250 acres of wooded land, our K-8 program provides a curriculum that is aligned with state standards and delivered in a way that promotes real life connections, student engagement, and a deep love of learning.

We are seeking a dynamic candidate to serve as School Director. Candidates must be visionaries dedicated to the educational excellence of experiential learning. Desirable candidates employ distributive leadership to cultivate and nourish curiosity while benefiting the Whole Child. Education administration certification is required and related experience is desirable.

Salary is dependent upon experience and advanced degrees. Full-time position benefits include health insurance, after one full month, a 401K contribution from the school will also be included.

Please visit the Woodland School website for more information about our amazing program. www.woodlandschooltc.org

Application Deadline: September 24, 2026

Job Types: Full-time