School Principal Jobs in New York

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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Secretary to School Principal

  • North Tarrytown, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • North Tarrytown, NY
  • 1 day ago

null OLAS is an online job application system for K-12 Education. The platform connects you with more than 10,000 school jobs, including educator, non-instructional, and administrator positions in...

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...

Preschool Director

  • Brewster, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Brewster, NY
  • 6 days ago

Company Overview Preschool Director - Lead a World of Wonder and Shape Bright Futures! Brewster, NY Ready to captain a preschool that sparks joy and transforms lives? Creative Kids Child Care...

Corporate Engineering Principal

  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, 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....

Principal, Special Education

  • New Paltz, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • New Paltz, NY
  • 11 days ago

Job Opening Information Principal, Special Education Job Number JP5461 Application Deadline 8/28/2025 Position Title Principal, Special Education Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay...

Head of School

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 14 days ago

Overview Elmwood Franklin School is dedicated to nurturing confident, resilient, and independent thinkers through a comprehensive academic program that emphasizes learning how to learn, developing...

Principal Clerk Typist - Central Registration -District Office

  • Amherst, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • Amherst, NY
  • 15 days ago

Job Description PRINCIPAL CLERK TYPIST - CENTRAL REGISTRATION SALARY: $40,580. - $44,638....

Principal Designer, Branded Checkout

  • New York City, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • New York 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
  • 17 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 17 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
  • 17 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 17 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
  • 18 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 18 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
  • 20 days ago
  • New York 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
  • 25 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 25 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...

Girls Middle School Head Soccer Coach

  • Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • 28 days ago
  • Dobbs Ferry, 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...

Secretary to School Principal

  • Croton on Hudson, NY
  • 28 days ago
  • Croton on Hudson, NY
  • 28 days 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...

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Salary for School Principal Jobs in New York

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

School Principals in New York 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 New York
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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