The Island School
Interim Head of School
Start Date: June 15, 2026 (includes a 2 week overlap)
Co-ed, Progressive, Day School
Preschool to 5th Grade
70-90 students approximately
8553 NE Day Road, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Educators Collaborative is delighted to be assisting The Island School (TIS) in their search for an Interim Head of School to begin June 15, 2026, which includes a 2 week overlap before the Head of School completes her service to TIS. Located on Bainbridge Island, a short and scenic ferry ride from Seattle, the school serves students and families from greater Kitsap County.
About The Island School
Located on a 5 acre wooded campus, founded almost 50 years ago, The Island School serves students with a belief that learning should be joyful, challenging and fun. Families choosing to enroll in the program seek a supportive community where the child is celebrated for their strengths as well as their challenges. The teaching model is one that actively involves the student voice and perspectives to create an educational environment that fosters respect and care for others different and similar from the status quo; where students are seen as capable citizens who can make a positive difference. The talented faculty use research-backed instruction techniques to deliver hands-on, meaningful learning experience for the diverse population of learners in a classroom.
The Island School serves preschool through fifth grade students. The 2025-2026 school year the school launched an outdoor preschool which is a half-day, nature-based program for curious and energetic learners ages 3 to 5.
TIS Mission
The Island School provides a flexible learning environment where each child is known and celebrated.
TIS Vision
Children at The Island School become lifelong learners with a strong sense of self, an appreciation for community and the skills to thrive.
The school is accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS), a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and Puget Sound Independent Schools (PSIS) and Washington Federation of Independent Schools WFIS.
About Bainbridge Island
www.bainbridgeisland.com 50 reasons to fall-in love
Don’t rely on us telling you why Bainbridge Island and the greater metropolitan area is a fantastic place to live. We recommend that you spend some time on the web. Living and/or working on Bainbridge Island has many pluses. If you prefer to live in Seattle and work on Bainbridge Island, it is only a 35 minute ferry ride to cross from Seattle to Bainbridge. This 8.6 mile scenic trip across Puget Sound is the busiest route in Washington’s ferry system with many commuters reading the paper, visiting with each other, completing jigsaw puzzles, or closing their eyes for a quick few zzzz’s. Needless to say, tourists jump on this ferry to enjoy the scenery or go to Bainbridge for a quick lunch, where there are numerous options for a delicious meal.
Application Information
To learn more about this Interim Head of School position, including the priorities for the 2026-2027 school year, please contact Joan Beauregard and/or Mark Crotty of Educators Collaborative (EC) who are assisting in this search. Please reach out to Joan and/or Mark (contact info below) to receive the EC Candidate Summary Sheet and the EC Disclosure Form, both required for a complete application. They will also be happy to speak at more length about the position.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically, as separate documents (preferably PDFs), the following materials:
- EC Candidate Summary (request from Joan and/or Mark, search consultants)
- Formal cover letter to the The Island School Search Committee, stating reasons for interest
- Current résumé
- Three to five references, including phone and email contact info and a brief explanation of connection to the candidate
- EC Disclosure Form (request from Joan and/or Mark, search consultants)
Please submit your application as soon as possible. We will entertain applicants as their materials are submitted. We are available for a preliminary conversation before you apply. We’d like to establish a supportive relationship with you, which will ultimately benefit you in the process.
The salary range is $160,000 – $180,000. The Island School (TIS ) provides generally competitive employee benefits which includes contributing 4.25% of gross pay to a TIAA retirement plan on behalf of the employee. The employee is not required to contribute a matching amount but may contribute an additional amount if desired. Housing will not be provided.
The Island School does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, ancestry, age, family or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status, and/or the presence of any physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, or sensory disability, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Joan Beauregard, Partner, Educators Collaborative
Mark Crotty, Partner, Educators Collaborative
Listing Date: April 10, 2026
Updated: April 18, 2026
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