Assistant Principal Jobs in Upper Darby, 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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Assistant Principal

  • Universal Family Of Charter Schools
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 3 hours ago

Conducts classroom observations on instructional staff; provides input to the school principal during the teacher evaluation process....

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Preschool Assistant Principal - Immediate Hire

  • BASIS Independent Schools
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Middle School Assistant Principal

  • Wayne-Westland Community Schools
  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Middle School Assistant Principal LOCATION: Franklin Middle School REPORTS TO: Building Principal COMPENSATION: The Salary Range is $95,000 - $122,657 based on W-WBAA Collective Agreement BENEFITS:...

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Assistant Principal, K-3

  • Acosta Group
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Upper Darby, 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 (24 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Doylestown, PA (24 miles from Upper Darby, 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 (13 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (13 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 6 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 School Principal (2026-27 SY)

  • Chester Upland School District
  • Chester, PA (9 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chester, PA (9 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 10 days ago

Openings as of 5/23/2026 Assistant School Principal (2026-27 SY) JobID: 735 Position Type: Administration/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 5/18/2026 Location: District-Wide/ Multiple Locations Assistant...

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Assistant Principal Valley Forge Middle School

  • Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
  • Wayne, PA (9 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Wayne, PA (9 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 11 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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Assistant Principal

  • New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District
  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 13 days ago

Position Type: Administration/Assistant/Associate Principal Date Posted: 5/19/2026 Location: *NCCVT* Closing Date: 05/28/2026 District: New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District For...

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Stonehurst Hills - Assistant Principal

  • Upper Darby School District
  • Upper Darby, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Upper Darby, 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 (9 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wayne, PA (9 miles from Upper Darby, 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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Assistant Principal

  • Gateway Regional School District
  • Woodbury Heights, NJ (11 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Woodbury Heights, NJ (11 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 21 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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Vice Principal - Athletics and Co-curricular Activities

  • Black Horse Pike Regional School District
  • Runnemede, NJ (12 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Runnemede, NJ (12 miles from Upper Darby, 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 (5 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Upper Darby, 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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Secretary to the Assistant Principal/Registration - Grade 6/52 Weeks (External Posting)

  • Wayne-Westland Community Schools
  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Upper Darby, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Secretary to the Assistant Principal/Registration - Grade 6/52 Weeks (External Posting) LOCATION: Wayne Memorial High School REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal COMPENSATION: $24.49/hour based on W-WESA...

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Salary for Assistant Principal Jobs in Upper Darby, PA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Assistant Principal positions.



Highest Education Level

Assistant Principals in Upper Darby, 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 Upper Darby, 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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