CK: Elementary School Principal, 1.0 FTE, starting 2026/27 school year

Traverse City Area Public Schools•Traverse City, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time (school year, 203 days per contract year) Elementary School Principal position at Cherry Knoll Elementary School starting in the 2026/27 school year. TCAA Master Agreement TCAA Benefits Base Salary of $101,840 + longevity stipend based on years of experience + degree stipend + technology stipend (consistent with Master Agreement language) CLASSIFICATION: Traverse City Administrator Association (TCAA) Status: School-Year, Full-Time (Salary, Exempt) Contract Days: 203 days (August to June, consistent with district's Academic Calendar) Grade Levels: PK-5 Reports to: Chief Academic Officer-Elementary General Summary: The Elementary School Principal provides instructional leadership to staff including: curriculum planning, review and implementation, and professional development to improve student progress. He/she is responsible for the safety and welfare of students and staff and building administration. The Elementary School Principal reports to the Chief Academic Officer-Elementary.

Requirements

Current standards for Michigan elementary administrator certification.
Current Michigan elementary teaching certification.
Master’s degree minimum.
Minimum of three (3) years successful elementary teaching/administrative experience.
Strong background in curriculum.
Demonstrated educational leadership.
Ability to communicate effectively and work effectively with administrative colleagues, staff, students, and parents (listening, speaking and writing skills).

Nice To Haves

Experience with the development and implementation of interdisciplinary curriculum and team teaching.
Working knowledge of Effective School Research/School Improvement.
Knowledge and application of multiple intelligences and human development theories.
Experience with personnel supervision that focuses on growth of personnel and students.
Additional graduate classes/degree beyond a Master’s degree.
Working knowledge of the use of technology in the classroom and student and professional management systems.
Working knowledge of assessment.

Responsibilities

Interacts with students to encourage each individual to perform at his/her highest level.
Provides a safe and healthy environment for students and staff.
Manages all building staff personnel.
Assigns students to teachers.
Provides support to teachers and resolves staff problems.
Provides general supervision to students.
Evaluates performance of program and staff.
Provides in-service training to staff as needed.
Prepares and maintains the school budget.
Develops an annual building calendar.
Maintains relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Implements policy and procedure changes from the Board, or the State and Federal level.
Reports appropriately to staff and to the community on Public Act 25.
Builds a positive learning environment.
Attends Board of Education and other meetings as assigned.
Serves on district and building level committees.
Required to maintain highly confidential information.
Other duties as required.