School Principal Jobs in New Jersey

A Principal plays a critical role in school administration as they are responsible for the overall management and operation of the school. They create and implement educational policies, manage school staff including teachers and non-teaching personnel, and ensure the school's curriculum and activities adhere to national and local standards. Principals also have the obligation to monitor student progress, conduct teacher evaluations, maintain a safe and conducive learning environment, and communicate with parents and community members. They also oversee the school's budget and make sure resources are allocated properly.

To perform these duties successfully, School Principals should have leadership and decision-making skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities. They must also demonstrate a solid understanding of curriculum development, education laws, and regulations. A master's degree in education administration or leadership, and licensure from a state board of education are typical requirements for this role. Certifications like National Certified School Principal (NCSP) or Professional Principal's Certificate could be beneficial. Prior to becoming a School Principal, an individual may begin as a teacher, then progress to roles such as Assistant Principal, Department Head, or School Administrator.

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School Operations Manager

  • Kenilworth, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Kenilworth, NJ
  • 5 days ago

We now need a results-driven School Business Operations Manager to join our School Operations Management team. We have openings at our Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan locations....

Anticipated Elementary Principal

  • Woodbury, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Woodbury, NJ
  • 3 hours ago

TITLE : Principal - Elementary School MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : New Jersey Certification in Administration IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Superintendent, Assistant Superintdent HR & Chief Academic Officer, Director...

Principal

  • Mendham, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mendham, NJ
  • 3 hours ago

Valid New Jersey Principal Certificate. Minimum five years of administrative experience preferred....

Principal Data Architect

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Principal Data Architect in Trenton , New Jersey About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

Remote Work

Technology Risk Principal - Technology Delivery, Operations, and Resilience

  • Middletown, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Middletown, NJ
  • 2 days ago

**As AT&T Technology Risk Principal, you will be responsible for providing independent oversight, advisory and driving risk solutions in accordance with the Technology Risk Program....

Ports & Maritime Principal and Growth Leader

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 2 days ago

and Growth Leader.As a Principal, you will serve as a team leader responsible for project delivery, client satisfaction, and project & portfolio profitability....

Anticipated - Secretary to the Principal

  • Franklin, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Anticipated - Secretary to the Principal Full-time, 12-Month, Benefit-Eligible Position Start Date: April 14, 2025 Responsibilities: Acts as liaison between the principal and staff/community, screening...

Principal Architect

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Principal Architect in Trenton , New Jersey About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

Remote Work

Principal Engineer

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Principal Engineer in Trenton , New Jersey About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

Principal Information Security Architect

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Principal Information Security Architect in Trenton , New Jersey About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

(USA) Principal, Product Manager, GenAI Products - Walmart Connect

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Principal Product Manager, GenAI P roducts At Walmart, we enable the connection between supplier brands and retail shoppers at an unprecedented scale....

Principal - Anticipated

  • Maple Shade, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Maple Shade, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Position Type: Administration/Principal Date Posted: 3/3/2025 Location: Howard R....

2025 Summer School Head Teacher - High School

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 8 days ago

2025 Summer School Head Teacher - High School JobID: 12764 Position Type: District/Teaching Date Posted: 3/3/2025 Location: District Date Available: 2025-2026 Closing Date: Until Filled...

2025 Summer School Head Teachers - Elementary and Middle School

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 8 days ago

2025 Summer School Head Teachers - Elementary and Middle School JobID: 12762 Position Type: District/Teaching Date Posted: 3/3/2025 Location: District Date Available: 2025-2026 Closing Date: Until...

(USA) Principal, Product Manager, GenAI Products -...

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Principal Product Manager, GenAI P roducts At Walmart, we enable the connection between supplier brands and retail shoppers at an unprecedented scale....

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Salary for School Principal Jobs in New Jersey

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Highest Education Level

School Principals in New Jersey offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.8%
Doctorate Degree
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
High School or GED
4.3%
Associate's Degree
2.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by School Principals in New Jersey
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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