School Principal Jobs in Wyckoff, NJ

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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Director, Principal Data Engineer - AI & ML Enablement

  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Principal Data Engineer to lead the enterprise-wide data engineering strategy that powers AI and ML capabilities....

Principal Applied Scientist, Gen AI

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

We are looking for Principal Scientists to join us and make the AI revolution happen through innovative research inspired by customer needs....

Elementary Principal

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

LAFAYETTE CENTRAL SCHOOL LA FAYETTE, NEW YORK ADMINISTRATIVE OPENING 2025-2026 Elementary Principal Probationary Appointment Assigned to C....

Principal Site Reliability Engineer, Federal

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

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Secretary to School Principal

  • Croton on Hudson, NY (20 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Croton on Hudson, NY (20 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)Performs executive secretarial functions for school principal;Relieves school principals of details which do not require their personal attention by the use of discretion...

Secondary School Principal STEM Innovation Academy

  • Orange, NJ (16 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Orange, NJ (16 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Achieving academic excellence requires that the High School Principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents, members of...

Principal Administrative Associate/Timekeeper

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

CANDIDATE MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION....

Principal Position at Transfiguration School

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications and Requirements The Principal must be a practicing Roman Catholic. The Principal must have a Master's Degree and a minimum of five years of teaching experience....

Early Childhood PreK School Principal

  • Woodland Park, NJ (8 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Woodland Park, NJ (8 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Early Childhood PreK School Principal JobID: 430 Position Type: Administration/Principal Date Posted: 7/8/2025 Location: Woodland Park Board of Education Date Available: 09/01/2025 Additional Information...

High School Head Coach - Boys JV Basketball 25-26

  • Bronx, NY (17 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (17 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

The Equality Charter School located in the Bronx is seeking energetic, motivated, and inspiring softball coaches for our high school during the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants should have at...

High School Head Coach Flag Football 2025-2026

  • Bronx, NY (17 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (17 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

The Equality Charter School located in the Bronx is seeking an energetic, motivated, and inspiring Assistant Coach flag football for our high school co-ed team during the 2025-26 school year....

Principal Data Security Analyst - Data Classification & Governance

  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Get to know Okta Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology, anywhere, on any device or app. Our flexible and neutral products, Okta Platform and Auth0...

Location Manager (Head of School)

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Description Join us in driving excellence as a strategic leader with a focus on developing and implementing effective sales strategies to achieve enrollment goals. Make a positive impact on young...

High School Head Soccer Coach

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Head Soccer Coach for an All Honors High School Dominican Academy, an all-honors high school, which is part of the Archdiocese of NY and sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace, seeks a head...

School Principal

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Wyckoff, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Principal WHO WE ARE: The mission of Marion P....

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Salary for School Principal Jobs in Wyckoff, NJ

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Highest Education Level

School Principals in Wyckoff, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.8%
Doctorate Degree
21.3%
Bachelor's Degree
13.6%
High School or GED
4.2%
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 Wyckoff, NJ
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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