School Principal Jobs in Bronx, NY

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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Assistant Director Preschool- PRIOR EXPERIENCE ONLY

  • The Learning Experience
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (4 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (4 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

Benefits: 401(k) Bonus based on performance Paid time off Competitive salary We are seeking a full-time candidate with degree in Early Childhood or a Degree that meets state requirement for Head...

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School Principal, Promise Academy Charter School

  • Harlem Children's Zone
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 21 hours ago

Who you are The School Principal is an experienced leader, skilled at managing and motivating teams to achieve success....

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Elementary School Principal

  • Wyckoff School District
  • Wyckoff, NJ (17 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wyckoff, NJ (17 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 2 days ago

School Principal Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility; 5+ years teaching/leadership, elementary focus; early childhood and special education preferred Working Conditions: Application Procedure:...

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Lower School Head Teacher

  • Mary McDowell Friends School
  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (9 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) invites applications for a full-time Lower School Head Teacher beginning August 2026. Position Overview The Head Teacher job is a full-time position. The goals...

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Principal-High School

  • Durham Public Schools
  • Hillside, NJ (18 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hillside, NJ (18 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 3 days ago

True Openings as of 5/29/2026 Principal-High School JobID: 16919 Position Type: Administration/ Principal Date Posted: 5/29/2026 Location: Hillside High School Date Available: 07/01/2026 Position Number...

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Anticipated Elementary School Principal

  • Tenafly Public Schools
  • Tenafly, NJ (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tenafly, NJ (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Anticipated Elementary School Principal JobID: 1757 Position Type: Administration/Elementary Principal Date Posted: 5/28/2026 Location: Smith Elementary School Date Available: 07/01/2026 Closing Date...

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Head of School

  • Broome Street Academy Charter High School
  • Chinatown, NY (8 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chinatown, NY (8 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Requirements PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will have prior experience in school leadership - as a head of school, principal, or division head at a charter, traditional public, or independent...

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High School Principal

  • Marion P. Thomas Charter School
  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 days ago

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

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High School Manager of Student Support Services

  • DREAM
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Exit Summaries) Work closely with the school operations team during enrollment (including over the summer) to ensure DREAM has the needed documents to best support the student (i.e....

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Head of School/Director

  • St. James the Less Nursery School
  • Scarsdale, NY (14 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Scarsdale, NY (14 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 days ago

St. James the Less Nursery School Scarsdale, NY United States ECE Program (P-K only) Position Starts: August 1, 2026 Application Deadline: May 30. 2026 The Nursery School at St. James the Less is...

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26-27 Middle School Principal - NYC

  • Achievement First
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Track record of leading school improvement efforts that resulted in measurable gains in student achievement, culture, staff retention, or organizational health....

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High School Manager of Student Support Services

  • DREAM Charter School
  • Bronx, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 6 days ago

Exit Summaries) Work closely with the school operations team during enrollment (including over the summer) to ensure DREAM has the needed documents to best support the student (i.e....

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Administrative Assistant to the Principal

  • HERC
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Position Objective The administrative assistant to the principal is tasked with maintaining organization and supporting prioritization of issues that involve the BHSEC Queens Principal and assisting...

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Principal

  • HERC
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 8 days ago

The Principal must lead a campus that is both a public high school as well as a degree-granting undergraduate branch campus of Bard College. As such, the Principal?...

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School Operations Manager

  • Success Academy Charter Schools, Inc.
  • Bronx, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 8 days ago

With our rapid growth and commitment to operational excellence, Success Academy Charter Schools is seeking innovative School Business Operations Managers to join our School Operations Management team...

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Demographic Data for Bronx, NY

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Salary for School Principal Jobs in Bronx, NY

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Highest Education Level

School Principals in Bronx, NY offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.8%
Doctorate Degree
21.5%
Bachelor's Degree
13.6%
High School or GED
4.1%
Associate's Degree
2.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.4%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by School Principals in Bronx, NY
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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