Kittery School District
Job Posting: Principal – Mitchell Primary School
Location: Kittery, Maine
Position Start Date: July 1, 2025
Full-Time, Year-Round Position
The Kittery School Department is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and visionary educational leader to serve as the next Principal of Mitchell Primary School, beginning July 1, 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity for a committed professional to lead a high-performing primary school in a forward-thinking and student-centered district.
About Mitchell Primary School
Mitchell Primary School serves approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K through 3 and employs a dedicated staff of about 60 full-time professionals. The school community is supported by a full-time Assistant Principal, two full-time School Counselors, and a School Resource Officer who serves all three Kittery schools.
Mitchell recently launched a full-day Pre-Kindergarten program, which is expanding from two to three classrooms in the upcoming year. The district is actively planning for universal Pre-K access in the near future. As one of only 17 SAUs in Maine participating in the first cohort of the statewide transition of early childhood responsibilities from Child Development Services (CDS) to local districts, Kittery has taken on FAPE and child find responsibilities for all Kittery children aged 3–5. Mitchell Primary School has emerged as a state model in this area of service delivery.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a strong instructional leader with demonstrated success in primary education, a deep understanding of early childhood learning and development, and a collaborative leadership style. Candidates should bring a commitment to inclusive practices, equity, and family and community engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience as a building-level administrator, preferably in the primary grades
- Knowledge of Pre-K programming and early childhood education
- Familiarity with the transition of responsibilities from CDS to local districts
- Strong skills in staff supervision, curriculum leadership, and student support services
- Commitment to building strong, supportive relationships with students, staff, and families
- A positive, can-do attitude
Sense of humor
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in educational leadership or related field
- Maine Department of Education certification as a building administrator (040 or 050) or eligibility for such certification
- Minimum of five years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience
Compensation
This is a full-time, year-round position with a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To Apply:
Required Application Materials:
Completed Applitrack Application
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts (Not required for School Nutrition or Custodial positions)
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application; Official transcripts will be required upon job offer.
A copy of current certification (if applicable)
3 current letters of reference
Letters of reference must be dated, signed, and written within the last 3 years
Internal candidates may apply in writing to humanresources@kitteryschools.com by May 12, 2025.
Kittery Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kittery School District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Kittery Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in completing an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.
The Kittery School District is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and community!