Assistant Principal Jobs in New Jersey

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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10 Month Vice Principal - Millville High School

  • Millville, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Millville, NJ
  • 19 hours ago

certificate required Minimum of (3) years experience in secondary education preferred *Experience with student discipline preferred Salary: *Per MAA contract - 10 Month High School Vice Principal Application...

12 Month Vice Principal rev. 7.8.25

  • Millville, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Millville, NJ
  • 2 days ago

The Vice Principal helps foster a safe, inclusive, and academically focused environment by overseeing student discipline, supporting teacher development, managing daily school operations, and collaborating...

Assistant Principal Secretary (10-Months, Full-time)

  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Peter Bruccoleri, Assistant Principal Closing Date: July 17, 2025 The range of the salary for this position is $51,233 - $59,927 according to qualifying experience....

Secondary Assistant Principal (Mathematics)

  • Orange, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Orange, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Position Type: Administration/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 7/2/2025 Location: Orange Prep Academy Date Available: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

High School Vice Principal

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Position Type: Administration/Vice Principal Date Posted: 7/1/2025 Location: Rahway High School Date Available: 10/01/2025 Closing Date: until filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Vice Principal - EAS

  • Franklin, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Franklin, NJ
  • 13 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must possess a valid New Jersey Principal certificate and successful teaching experience....

Assistant High School Principal

  • Bayville, NJ
  • 14 days ago
  • Bayville, NJ
  • 14 days ago

Position Type: Administration/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 6/26/2025 Location: Central Regional High School Date Available: TBD Closing Date: 07/10/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Assistant Principal

  • Demarest, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Demarest, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Requirements: NJDOE Principal Certification or eligibility. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000...

Assistant Principal (10-month)

  • East Orange, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Position Type: Administration/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 6/24/2025 Location: CICELY L....

Vice Principal - EAS

  • Somerset, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ
  • 17 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate must possess a valid New Jersey Principal certificate and successful teaching experience....

Acting Assistant Principal

  • NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • NJ
  • 17 days ago

Acting Assistant Principal JobID: 815 Position Type: Administration/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 6/23/2025 Location: Ridgewood Avenue School   Additional Information: Show/Hide Acting Vice...

Assistant Principal

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 19 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 19 days ago

Position Type: Administration/ Assistant Principal Date Posted: 6/23/2025 Location: Nellie K....

Vice Principal in Residence

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 21 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 21 days ago

3-5 years of successful teaching or instructional coaching experience Master's degree required Currently enrolled in a NJ-approved Principal Certification program with expected completion within 1 year...

Interim Assistant Principal - High School

  • Montville, NJ
  • 22 days ago
  • Montville, NJ
  • 22 days ago

Strong interpersonal and communication skills PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: School Leadership 1....

Vice Principal - Grover Cleveland Elementary School

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 24 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 24 days ago

Position Type: Administration/Vice Principal Date Posted: 7/7/2025 Location: Grover Cleveland Elementary School Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide Vice...

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Salary for Assistant Principal Jobs in New Jersey

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Assistant Principal positions.



Highest Education Level

Assistant Principals in New Jersey offer the following education background
Master's Degree
66.0%
Doctorate Degree
22.7%
Bachelor's Degree
7.7%
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 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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