Principal Jobs in Palo Alto, CA
- Merryhill School
- San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 25 days ago
- San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 25 days ago
Minimum Qualifications: Twelve [12] or more Semester Units from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required....
In PersonChild Care Lead Teacher (20674894)
- City of Pacifica, CA
- Pacifica, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 2 days ago
- Pacifica, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 2 days ago
AA or higher in Early Childhood Education with a 3-unit supervised field experience class is desired....
In PersonTEMPORARY Elementary School Lead Teacher (Grades K3)
- Imagination Lab School
- Palo Alto, CA
- 3 days ago
- Palo Alto, CA
- 3 days ago
Qualifications An experienced progressive educator with a deep understanding of child development, inquiry-based, and project-based learning....
In Person TemporaryPreschool Center Lead Teacher - La Petite Academy, Crow Canyon Rd.
- U-Gro Learning Centres
- San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 10 days ago
- San Ramon, CA (24 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 10 days ago
We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans....
In PersonMiddle School Humanities Lead Teacher
- Imagination Lab School
- Palo Alto, CA
- 11 days ago
- Palo Alto, CA
- 11 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...
In PersonMiddle School STEM Lead Teacher (Math/Science Focus)
- Imagination Lab School
- Palo Alto, CA
- 11 days ago
- Palo Alto, CA
- 11 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...
In PersonElementary School Lead Teacher (Grades K3)
- Imagination Lab School
- Palo Alto, CA
- 11 days ago
- Palo Alto, CA
- 11 days ago
Qualifications An experienced progressive educator with a deep understanding of child development, inquiry-based, and project-based learning....
In PersonHead of School - Esther B. Clark at Children's Health Council Print Application Deadline 10/31/2025 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/25/2025 Contact Tara Keith Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range...
In PersonHead of School - Palo Alto - Esther B Clark
- Children's Health Council
- Palo Alto, CA
- 29 days ago
- Palo Alto, CA
- 29 days ago
Head of School - Palo Alto - Esther B Clark Children's Health Council Children's Health Council - Palo Alto, California Job Details Job ID:5389272 Application Deadline:Posted until filled...
In PersonAfter School Leader - Palo Alto
- YMCA OF SILICON VALLEY
- Palo Alto, CA
- 30+ days ago
- Palo Alto, CA
- 30+ days ago
After School - School Age Child Care Counselor/Leader is responsible for general supervision of youth and teens, planning and implementing activities (physical activities, nutrition, academic...
In PersonAfter School Leader - East Valley
- YMCA OF SILICON VALLEY
- San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 30+ days ago
- San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 30+ days ago
After School - School Age Child Care Counselor/Leader is responsible for general supervision of youth and teens, planning and implementing activities (physical activities, nutrition, academic...
In Person- Bright Horizons
- Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 45+ days ago
- Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 45+ days ago
required 12 Child Development units completed required: Child Development, Child, Family, and Community, Introduction to Curriculum, and Principles and Practices....
In PersonExecutive Assistant to the Head of School and Advancement Assistant
- Escuela Bilingue Internacional
- Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 45+ days ago
- Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 45+ days ago
The community of EBI, including the faculty and staff, is a unique and valuable asset to the school. It is with this in mind that, in addition to specific responsibilities, it is essential that...
In Person- Community School for Creative Education
- Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 90+ days ago
- Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 90+ days ago
Community School for Creative Education See attachment on original job posting Refer to the job posting for a list of experience requirements or if you have any questions or need further...
In PersonSpecialist: Behavior - Office of Chief Academic Officer (2025-26)
- Oakland Unified School District
- Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 90+ days ago
- Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
- 90+ days ago
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately...
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- NAEYC
- School Operations
- Small Group Instruction
- Parent Conferences
- Montessori Method
- Parent Communication
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- Social Studies
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Common Core State Standards
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- Preschool
- Elementary Education
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- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
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- First Aid
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- Energetic
- Background Checks
- High School Diploma
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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- Spanish
- Bachelor's Degree
- English
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- Bilingual
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- Leadership
- Training and Development
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- Responsive Classroom
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