Elementary School Principal

About New Beginnings Family Academy

Opened in September 2002 offering grades K-3, New Beginnings Family Academy ("NBFA") offers active and engaging learning experiences from Pre‑K through 6th grade. NBFA is a tuition‑free, public charter school proudly distinguished by:

Social, emotional and academic learning steeped in child development best practices

An emotionally responsive model that weaves trauma‑informed practice into every classroom

Parental involvement, in and outside of the classroom

NBFA is located at 184 Garden Street, Bridgeport, CT. NBFA is an equal‑opportunity employer that values a diverse workplace. NBFA respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes of all stakeholders: employees, students, families, and members of its' Board of Directors.

NBFA employees thrive in a collaborative environment of thoughtful self‑reflective professionals on a mission to change the life outcomes of Bridgeport youth by narrowing the nefarious achievement gap. Our mission is to provide students a meaningful, high‑quality education through experience‑based learning to develop essential social, emotional, and critical‑thinking skills to give all children the foundation to achieve their potential.

NBFA director

• Teachers
• Counselors/Social Worker
• Instructional Assistants
• Extended Day staff
• Administrative assistant

NBFA's Elementary School Principal must hold a valid 092 administrator's certificate. He or she must be an advocate for NBFA's mission to provide students a meaningful, high‑quality education through experience‑based learning that helps develop essential social, emotional and critical‑thinking skills. This gives all children a foundation to achieve their full potential at every stage of life.

NBFA's elementary principal will be responsible for fostering, nurturing and modeling NBFA as a public charter school district with a shared vision, goals and expectations for teaching and learning. Responsibilities focus primarily on developing and monitoring staff and student performance to realize the school's unique mission within the framework of district goals, the school improvement and strategic plan, and policies. NBFA's School Principal is responsible for all activities within the school [Pre‑K‑6th grade] and for alignment with the district's direction.

NBFA's Elementary School Principal is expected to work closely and supportively with the faculty, but retain responsibility for (1) the educational performance and learning of the children and for their general well‑being while in school, for (2) the competence of the school's teaching staff, and for (3) the relationships and reputation of the school internally and in the community. NBFA's School Principal is expected to establish and maintain productive working relationships with NBFA parents as well as district staff, including the Director, Chief Academic Officers, other administrators, and the Board of Directors.

• Leads with a collaborative, transparent, and inclusive leadership style that inspires trust, fosters shared ownership, and advances high expectations for teaching and learning.
• Guides and implements a school-wide vision of learning through the collaborative creation, communication, and implementation of the School Improvement Plan, ensuring alignment with district priorities and community needs.
• Cultivates a culture of continuous improvement by promoting collective responsibility and reflection, with a strong commitment to equity and closing achievement gaps.
• Establishes and communicates clear expectations for student learning, staff performance, and school‑wide excellence, reinforcing a culture of high standards and achievement.
• Models personal accountability and professionalism, setting the tone for excellence in student growth, staff performance, and results‑driven leadership.

• Leads the consistent implementation and monitoring of high‑quality instructional practices, ensuring alignment with state academic standards.
• Collaborates with instructional staff and leaders to build a…