Equity‑Focused Elementary Principal, K

Cambridge Public Schools Fletcher-Maynard Academy
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Elementary Principal, Grades K-5

Cambridge Public Schools Fletcher-Maynard Academy
- Cambridge, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Cambridge Public Schools

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position:
Elementary Principal, Grades K-5, Extended Learning Time

Fletcher-Maynard Academy

Overview of Cambridge Public Schools:

Cambridge is a vibrant, diverse city as well as a central hub of the nation’s innovative economy. Educating approximately 7,000 students preK–12+, the Cambridge Public Schools consists of diverse and dedicated faculty, cutting-edge technology and innovative programs. While each of the CPS school communities is unique, they are joined in a shared vision of rigorous, joyful and culturally responsive learning. Over 30% of CPS students speak a language other than English at home, and more than 70 languages are represented across the district.

Our schools proudly embrace this linguistic and cultural diversity while striving to establish high expectations for all students.

The Fletcher-Maynard Community:

Fletcher Maynard Academy is an inclusive, student-centered elementary school serving students from PreK to Grade 5 in the heart of Cambridge. Our school is committed to equity, innovation, and academic excellence. FMA fosters a positive, professional, and collaborative environment where students thrive through strong relationships, engaging instruction, and a whole-child approach. We are proud of our culturally diverse community and work in partnership with families to close opportunity gaps and support every child’s success.

The Opportunity:

The Fletcher-Maynard Principal reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education and is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the school by ensuring that educators, staff, partners, and volunteers provide a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment where the self-esteem of children is enhanced, independence is encouraged, and individuality is respected. The Principal is committed to fostering equity, inclusion, and belonging and leading their school community in becoming an anti-racist school community through a shared vision, aligned goals, and courageous conversations.

The Principal is committed to high expectations for all and values school as a place of community, strong family partnerships, and collaborative relationships with educators.

The Principal is responsible for working collaboratively with the Executive Leadership Team and other school and district leaders to ensure we meet and achieve our organizational goals and objectives, and that we cultivate leaders within our schools who can become leaders in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership:

• Set high expectations for high-quality instructional practices at all levels.
• Develop and implement the school improvement plan that is aligned with the district’s strategic plan.
• Guide the development and implementation of effective curriculum, instruction, and assessment, along with target interventions, leading students to become self-directed learners prepared for success in secondary school, and future college and career success.

Technical and Professional Knowledge:

• Evaluate and oversee the development and implementation of instructional programs and activities.
• Develops and implements an effective daily schedule and student activities.
• Recruits, hires, supervises, develops, and evaluates educators and school staff.
• Implements all relevant district, state, and national policies, regulations, and procedures.

Proactive Leadership:

• Facilitates proactive and effective two-way communication with families and staff.
• Ensures effective onboarding orientation for children, families, staff, and volunteers.
• Conducts frequent and ongoing classroom observations with curriculum leaders to monitor, coach, and support educators and staff. Coaches and develops the Assistant Principal in becoming an instructional leader.
• Plans effective and…