Assistant Principal Jobs in Bensalem, PA

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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Preschool Assistant Principal - Immediate Hire

  • Chesterbrook Academy
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 1 day ago

What Youll Do Support the Principal in all aspects of school operations, including staffing, family communication, and compliance....

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Assistant Principal, K-3

  • Acosta Group
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 2 days ago

VIEW ALL JOBS VIEW OUR WEBSITE Assistant Principal, K-3 Philadelphia, PA Full Time Senior Manager/Supervisor SHARE Job Title: Assistant Principal, K-3 Division/Dept.: Academic FLSA: Full Time- exempt-non-union...

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Assistant Principals Assistant/ Administrative Assistant (Full-time w/benefits - 12 months)

  • Central Bucks School District
  • Doylestown, PA (17 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Doylestown, PA (17 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Duties include but are not limited to: student attendance tracking, reports to administrators, assist Assistant Principal with recording discipline....

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Assistant Principal

  • Cherry Hill Public Schools
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (12 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (12 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Assistant Principal JobID: 8495 Position Type: Administration: Assistant Principal/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 5/26/2026 Location: Rosa Middle School Date Available: 07/20/2026 Closing Date: 06...

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Assistant Principal Valley Forge Middle School

  • Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
  • Wayne, PA (24 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wayne, PA (24 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 10 days ago

True Openings as of 5/23/2026 Assistant Principal Valley Forge Middle School JobID: 1173 Position Type: Assistant Principal/ Assistant Middle School Principal Date Posted: 5/22/2026 Location: Valley...

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Summer Academy Assistant Principal (6-8)

  • Foundation Academy Charter School
  • Trenton, NJ (13 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (13 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 11 days ago

leadership (i.e., Instructional Dean, Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal, grade-level lead) strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to: Coach and develop teachers Analyze data and drive instructional...

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Anticipated Vice Principal

  • Montgomery Township School District
  • Skillman, NJ (24 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Skillman, NJ (24 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 11 days ago

and Analyze Data Evidence of Collaboration with Educational Community Knowledge of Teacher Evaluation Frameworks Demonstrated Leadership/Supervision Experience Strong Decision Making and Organizational...

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Stonehurst Hills - Assistant Principal

  • Upper Darby School District
  • Upper Darby, PA (20 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Upper Darby, PA (20 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Services>Human Resources>Employment Opportunities The Upper Darby School District does not discriminate in its education program, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color,...

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Assistant Principal- Wayne Elementary School

  • Wayne Elementary School
  • Wayne, PA (24 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wayne, PA (24 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 15 days ago

Assistant Principal- Wayne Elementary School Radnor Township School District Wayne Elementary School - Wayne, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Radnor Township School District Job Details Job...

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Anticipated High School Vice Principal

  • Deptford Township School District
  • Deptford, NJ (22 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Deptford, NJ (22 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Assists in operational and organizational matters within the school, including student discipline....

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Assistant Principal

  • Gateway Regional School District
  • Woodbury Heights, NJ (22 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Woodbury Heights, NJ (22 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 20 days ago

Principal will assist the Principal with: Daily school operations and building supervision Instructional leadership and support for teachers Student discipline, attendance, counseling, and due process...

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Assistant Principal

  • East Windsor Regional Schools
  • Hightstown, NJ (24 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Hightstown, NJ (24 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 20 days ago

Assistant Principal JobID: 2803 Position Type: Administration/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 5/12/2026 Location: Melvin H....

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Vice Principal - Athletics and Co-curricular Activities

  • Black Horse Pike Regional School District
  • Runnemede, NJ (18 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Runnemede, NJ (18 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 21 days ago

True Openings as of 5/12/2026 Vice Principal - Athletics and Co-curricular Activities JobID: 870 Position Type: Administration/ Assistant Principal Date Posted: 5/11/2026 Location: Triton Regional High...

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Assistant Principal - Head of Academic Programming (26-27 SY)

  • Freire Charter School
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 21 days ago

In partnership with the Head of School for Academics and instructional leadership team, you'll manage curriculum systems, academic data and assessment strategy, grading structures, and schoolwide academic...

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Assistant Principal

  • Ewing Township Public Schools
  • Ewing, NJ (13 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Ewing, NJ (13 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 29 days ago

Candidates must possess: Possess valid New Jersey Department of Education Principal Certification Possess three (3) years of successful teaching experience Demonstrated successful instructional leadership...

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Salary for Assistant Principal Jobs in Bensalem, PA

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 Bensalem, PA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
66.0%
Doctorate Degree
22.9%
Bachelor's Degree
7.7%
High School or GED
1.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.0%
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 Bensalem, PA
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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