School Principal Jobs in Garden City, 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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Lower School Head Teacher (Temporary Leave Replacement 08/25/25 - 09/21/25)

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Main Purpose of the Role: The Leman Manhattan Preparatory School Early Childhood/Lower School Head Teacher is part of an exciting and collaborative Early Childhood/Lower School Division that...

Corporate Engineering Principal

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 6 days ago

As a Corporate Engineering Principal at Via, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining the internal systems and tools that power our corporate operations....

Substitute Principal

  • Teaneck, NJ (22 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Teaneck, NJ (22 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Minimum of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university Three (3) years successful experience as a Principal, preferred....

Principal Designer, Branded Checkout

  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Job Summary: The Principal Designer on our team serves as the Provocateur. They push the design thinking and generate concepts and opportunities that others have yet to consider or see....

Principal Data Scientist, Advanced ML & Optimization

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 18 days ago

As a Principal Data Scientist - Advanced ML and Optimization, you'll utilize advanced quantitative & statistical techniques to drive business model and product innovation for Via....

Principal Data Scientist, Stochastic Modeling

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 18 days ago

As a Principal Data Scientist - Stochastic Modeling, you'll utilize advanced quantitative & statistical techniques to drive business model and product innovation for Via....

Principal Designer

  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 19 days ago

Job Summary: Job Description Summary What you need to know about the role: As a Principal Designer for Workshop, we are seeking a visionary leader with an unwavering commitment to user-centered design...

Head of School - New York City

  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 20 days ago
  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 20 days ago

About The Role As a Head of School, you'll: Lead school operations by developing and overseeing critical systems and processes related to staffing/scheduling, tracking enrollment, etc....

Upper School Head Math Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 26 days ago

Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) invites applications for a full-time Upper School Head Math Teacher beginning August 2025. Position Overview Head Teachers support the mission of the school by...

Stamford High School: Head Softball Coach

  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 26 days ago

Position Type: Athletic Coaches Date Posted: 7/30/2025 Location: Stamford HS Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year    Compensation: Head Softball Coach: $5,457 - $6,966 based upon...

Girls Middle School Head Soccer Coach

  • Dobbs Ferry, NY (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Dobbs Ferry, NY (23 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 28 days ago

Title: Girls Middle School Head Soccer Coach Reports to: Director of Athletics & Physical Education Status: Part-time, non-benefits eligible (temporary role for season) Salary Range: $2,500-$3,500...

High School Head Coach Boys JV Basketball 25-26

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

High School Head Coach - Boys JV Basketball 25-26 Equality Charter School Equality Charter School - Bronx, New York This job is also posted in Equality Charter School Job Details Job ID:5277593...

Preschool Educational Director

  • Queens Village, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (6 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Benefits: Competitive salary Employee discounts Training & development Role: Preschool Educational Director Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens...

Principal Account Clerk

  • Garden City, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Garden City, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Principal Account Clerk JobID: 3202 Position Type: Classified Staff/PRIN ACCT CLK Date Posted: 7/18/2025 Location: Multiple Locations - Special Education Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: 09/30/2025...

Strategy & Operations Principal, City Performance

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Garden City, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Strategy & Operations Principal you will join our City Performance team and lead a diverse array of projects directly impacting Via's operations....

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Salary for School Principal Jobs in Garden City, NY

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Highest Education Level

School Principals in Garden City, NY offer the following education background
Master's Degree
54.7%
Doctorate Degree
21.4%
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 Garden City, 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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