Principal Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Head of School

  • Cathedral School For Boys
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Overview Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's beautiful Nob Hill neighborhood, adjacent to the iconic Grace Cathedral, Cathedral School for Boys is a premier independent K-8 institution where...

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Lead Teacher

  • Felton Institute
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Preferred Qualifications: A Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; plus, two years of teaching experience....

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Preschool Program Lead Teacher (3 days/week)

  • San Francisco Waldorf School
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 days ago

This position is part of our continued commitment to offering high-quality early childhood education while accommodating a flexible workweek....

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Middle School (Gr 6-8) Lead Teacher in Science

  • New School San Francisco
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 days ago

PROGRAM New School San Francisco is a start-up, public school currently serving 450 kindergarten through 8th grade students from all corners of the city and from all backgrounds. We believe in a...

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Assistant Head of School

  • Menlo School
  • Atherton, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Atherton, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 17 days ago

The Assistant Head of School (12-month, full-time) is a key member of Menlos senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Head of School and serving as a trusted partner in ensuring the...

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Lead Teacher

  • LEARN Behavioral
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Overview Creative Learning Center is looking for a Lead Teacher (Mild/Mod or Mod/Severe) to join our team in Redwood City, CA! The Creative Learning Center is a state-certified, K-12 private day...

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Lower School Lead Teacher Leave Replacement - Second Grade

  • Keys School
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Lower School Lead Teacher Leave Replacement - Second Grade Position A Second Grade Lead Teacher Leave Replacement designs, delivers, evaluates, and updates the language arts, math, social studies, SEL...

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Early Childhood Infant Lead Teacher

  • Bright Horizons
  • South San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (13 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

required 12 Child Development units completed required: Child Development, Child, Family, and Community, Introduction to Curriculum, and Principles and Practices....

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Assistant Head of School for Academics

  • Lick-Wilmerding High School
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Assistant Head of School for Academics Lick-Wilmerding High School in San Francisco, CA Apply Now Type: Full-Time Salary: $250,000 - $280,000 per year Posted: 11/01/2025 Application Due:...

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TEMPORARY Elementary School Lead Teacher (Grades K3)

  • Imagination Lab School
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Qualifications An experienced progressive educator with a deep understanding of child development, inquiry-based, and project-based learning....

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Preschool Center Lead Teacher (PT) - Childtime, Alhambra Ave

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • Martinez, CA (14 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Martinez, CA (14 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class. Call the shots!...

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Preschool Center Lead Teacher - La Petite Academy, Crow Canyon Rd.

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • San Ramon, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class. Call the shots!...

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Middle School Humanities Lead Teacher

  • Imagination Lab School
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Middle School Humanities Lead Teacher Position: Full-Time | Reports to: Head of School | Start Date: Immediate or August 2026 | Location: Palo Alto, California Overview Imagination Lab School's...

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Middle School STEM Lead Teacher (Math/Science Focus)

  • Imagination Lab School
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Middle School STEM Lead Teacher (Math/Science Focus) Position: Full-Time | Reports to: Head of School | Start Date: Immediate or August 2026 | Location: Palo Alto, California Overview Imagination...

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Elementary School Lead Teacher (Grades K3)

  • Imagination Lab School
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Qualifications An experienced progressive educator with a deep understanding of child development, inquiry-based, and project-based learning....

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.9%
Bachelor's Degree
26.2%
Doctorate Degree
14.0%
Associate's Degree
5.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
High School or GED
3.1%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Principals in Oakland, CA
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%