Assistant Principal Jobs in New York

An Assistant Principal, also known as a Vice Principal, is an integral part of a school's administration team. They fulfil a variety of roles that may include managing school activities, overseeing daily school operations, coordinating curriculum, supervising teachers and staff, monitoring student progress, and enforcing disciplinary rules. They also assist the Principal in more complex administrative tasks and act as the Principal in their absence. Some Assistant Principals may also have specific responsibilities such as Special Education or Discipline Coordinator.

Prior to becoming an Assistant Principal, individuals may hold positions such as Classroom Teacher, Department Head, or School Counselor. Importantly, they must have a strong educational background, often including a Master's Degree in Education Administration or a related field. An administrative certification is also usually required. Key skills for this role encompass strong leadership, excellent communication, good organizational skills, and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment. An understanding of curriculum development, budgeting, and school law are also vital to the role.

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Assistant Principal VLA

  • Binghamton, NY
  • 10 hours ago
  • Binghamton, NY
  • 10 hours ago

Provide instructional leadership and support to virtual teachers Foster strong relationships with families and students....

Assistant Principal - Central School - Probationary

  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • 13 hours ago

Job Number: MAMN... Start Date: 2022-07-01T00:00:00 End Date: 2022-03-24T00:00:00 Description: Application Type Name: School Leader District Name: Mamaroneck Region Name: Lower Hudson Valley...

Assistant Principal

  • Valley Stream, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • Valley Stream, NY
  • 14 hours ago

Principal for the 2025-2026 school year....

Middle School Assistant Principal

  • Spencerport, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Spencerport, NY
  • 2 days ago

School Improvement: Leadership to Building Planning Teams, Teacher Leaders Leadership to specific subject area improvement plans. Leadership to school improvement plans. 3....

Curriculum Assistant Principal-Range 2

  • Monsey, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Monsey, NY
  • 4 days ago

Role The assistant principal reports directly to the principal....

Assistant Principal - Harlem 5-6

  • New York City, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 4 days ago

The Assistant Principal is responsible for the student achievement outcomes of scholars....

Assistant Principal - Bronx 5-6

  • Bronx, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 4 days ago

The Assistant Principal is responsible for the student achievement outcomes of scholars....

Middle School Assistant Principal

  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Saratoga Springs, NY
  • 4 days ago

Middle School Assistant Principal The Saratoga Springs City School District seeks an outstanding educational leader for the position of Assistant Principal....

Elementary School Assistant Principal

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Elementary School Assistant Principal DEPARTMENT: Instructional REPORTS TO: Principal DATE PREPARED/REVISED: March 1, 2025 PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW Global Community...

Assistant Principal with Literacy Specialism (K-5) SY 2025-2026

  • Queens Village, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • 5 days ago

Understanding the Role The Assistant Principal (AP) is an instructional and strategic leader responsible for leveraging teacher performance to ensure students demonstrate significant and measurable...

Assistant Principal (PT) - Regional Summer High School at Bay Shore 2025

  • Patchogue, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Patchogue, NY
  • 5 days ago

Important to note that you MUST be in attendance on the following dates: Registration Days: July 1, 2025 and July 2, 2025 (Registration hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Program runs from:...

Assistant Principal of K-5 Science

  • Bronx, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 7 days ago

Deliver powerful results To achieve our vision, we are searching for a Assistant Principal of K-5 Science with a Bachelor's degree and at least 3-5+ years experience in teaching STEM-related curriculum...

Assistant Principal

  • Jamestown, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Jamestown, NY
  • 7 days ago

Assistant Principal Southwestern Central 600 Hunt Road Jamestown, NY 14701 Certified - Administrative - Secondary Asst Principal Job Number ......

Assistant Principal, RJEC

  • Newark, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Newark, NY
  • 7 days ago

1.00 FTE Assistant Principal Location: Red Jacket Education Center (RJEC), Shortsville, NY Salary Range: $77,625 - $87,625, based on experience and demonstrated abilities....

Assistant Principal For Academic Affairs

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 8 days ago

The Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs oversees the general academic programming of the school. This is a 12-month position....

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Salary for Assistant Principal Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Assistant Principal positions.



Highest Education Level

Assistant Principals in New York offer the following education background
Master's Degree
66.0%
Doctorate Degree
22.7%
Bachelor's Degree
7.8%
High School or GED
1.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.1%
Associate's Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Assistant Principals in New York
2-4 years
38.4%
4-6 years
33.8%
1-2 years
11.7%
Less than 1 year
6.6%
8-10 years
4.7%
6-8 years
4.6%
10+ years
0.1%



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