Website Woodhaven High School
Organizational Navigator
Woodhaven High School
Location: Langley, Washington
Position Type: Part-time Leadership (flexible schedule)
Application Deadline: Friday, May 23rd
Start Date: Monday, July 7th
Pay: $30/hr, Salaried at $40,800, Year round
About Woodhaven
Woodhaven is a mission-driven, community inspired micro school, we believe that learning is most powerful when rooted in real relationships, purpose-driven experiences, and a shared sense of community. Our Navigation Team serves as the heart of this vision, helping to guide and shape a school community where learners feel supported, seen, and inspired to grow. These roles go beyond administration—they are about stewardship, collaboration, and care.
Together, the Navigation Team provides leadership and day-to-day guidance that aligns with Woodhaven’s mission, vision, and values. If you are passionate about youth, education, community connection, and building something meaningful and lasting, we invite you to consider applying.
We are now seeking an Organizational Navigator—We’re looking for a thoughtful and collaborative leader to help guide Woodhaven through its next chapter—someone who can support our growth while keeping us grounded in our mission and connected as a community.
About the Role
The Organizational Navigator is the strategic and operational steward of Woodhaven. This role is focused on ensuring organizational clarity, mission fidelity, and cross-functional alignment. You’ll serve as a connective force across our learning, support, and community engagement systems, helping the school grow in both structure and spirit.
You won’t be doing everything, but you’ll be ensuring the right people and structures are in place to move the work forward. If you’re someone who enjoys helping things run well—while staying grounded in community and purpose—this role is a great fit.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Stewardship & Governance
Partner with the Council of Trustees to guide long-term vision and strategic planning
Support the development of effective board and committee structures
Align organizational priorities with mission, capacity, and community feedback
Organizational Integration
Foster cohesion across all areas: curriculum, learner support, operations, and outreach
Monitor and support clarity of roles, responsibilities, and internal communications
Resolve gaps and overlaps across teams and functions
Financial Leadership & Sustainability
Lead budgeting and financial strategy with the Finance Committee
Oversee funding alignment, sustainability planning, and fiscal accountability
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure legal, safety, and accreditation compliance (state, fire, health, private school status)
Serve as a point of escalation for institutional risks and regulatory issues
People & Culture
Support HR systems development and staff evaluation practices
Nurture an inclusive, accountable, and values-centered work culture
Step in as needed to model adaptability, empathy, and grounded leadership
Ideal Candidate
You are someone who thrives at the intersection of vision and execution. You:
Believe in community-rooted, learner-centered education
Are skilled at holding complexity and leading with clarity
Enjoy building and refining systems that serve people well
Communicate clearly, inclusively, and with thoughtfulness
Have experience in nonprofit, education, or social impact leadership
Are excited to work in a dynamic, evolving organization with a passionate team
Role Details
Time Commitment: ~3–4 days/week, including regular on-site presence
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience; includes benefits
Reports To: Council of Trustees
To apply please submit:
A resume
A letter of interest describing why this role resonates with you
Optional: A brief example of how you’ve led through complexity or organizational transition
Send materials to: hiring@woodhavenhs.org
Priority deadline: Friday, May 23rd
