Principal Jobs in California
About the Position Are you passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young children?...
In PersonMinimum Qualifications: Twelve [12] or more Semester Units from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required....
In Personchildhood education units shall include courses that cover the general areas of early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum, or a bachelors degree in child development...
In PersonCompany: Fusion Location: San Francisco, CA Career Level: Mid-Senior Level Industries: Education Management Description POSITION SUMMARY Fusion Academy Heads of School are innovative, and...
In PersonHead OF School - Infant & Preschool Program
- Insight Global
- Simi Valley, CA
- 3 hours ago
- Simi Valley, CA
- 3 hours ago
Insight Global is partnering with a private preschool and elementary program in Simi Valley, CA to hire for a Head of School leader / Director to provide day-to-day leadership to the school with ages...
In PersonHead of School St. Patrick - St. Vincent Catholic High School
- Catholic Schools Diocese of Sacramento
- Sacramento, CA
- 8 hours ago
- Sacramento, CA
- 8 hours ago
Catholic Schools Diocese of Sacramento - Sacramento Co. See attachment on original job posting Education: At a minimum, an undergraduate degree is required; graduate degree preferred. Experience:...
In PersonSpecial Education Lead Teacher
- Fusion
- Rolling Hills Estates, CA
- 2 days ago
- Rolling Hills Estates, CA
- 2 days ago
The Special Education Lead Teacher ensures that the school is appropriately serving students with disabilities. They are responsible for helping families feel supported and assisting the teachers...
In Person.2 FTE Lead Teacher PHS 9th - 12th 2025-2026 School Year IN DISTRICT APPLICANTS ONLY
- Paradise Unified
- Paradise, CA
- 2 days ago
- Paradise, CA
- 2 days ago
Paradise Unified See attachment on original job posting Credential: Valid State of California Credential with EL authorization A minimum of two years' experience teaching in relevant grades ESSA...
In PersonAssistant Head of School for Academics
- Lick-Wilmerding High School
- San Francisco, CA
- 4 days ago
- San Francisco, CA
- 4 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:...
In PersonChild Care Lead Teacher - Everbrook Academy, Richard Reese Way
- U-Gro Learning Centres
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- 6 days ago
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
- 6 days ago
Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units....
In PersonLead Teacher - Child Care - TK/K
- El Segundo Unified
- El Segundo, CA
- 10 days ago
- El Segundo, CA
- 10 days ago
Cover Letter Resume Letter of Recommendation A minimum of 12 semester units in early childhood education/ child development or childcare permit is required....
In PersonChild Care Preschool Lead Teacher - Universal City
- Bright Horizons
- Universal City, CA
- 11 days ago
- Universal City, CA
- 11 days ago
/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred Transcripts will be required at time of interview Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is required Join us to create a safe...
In PersonChild Care Lead Teacher (20674894)
- City of Pacifica, CA
- Pacifica, CA
- 12 days ago
- Pacifica, CA
- 12 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
- 12 days ago
- Palo Alto, CA
- 12 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 - Evening and Weekend Shifts - Childtime of Anaheim
- U-Gro Learning Centres
- Anaheim, CA
- 14 days ago
- Anaheim, CA
- 14 days ago
We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans....
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- NAEYC
- Small Group Instruction
- Parent Conferences
- Montessori Method
- Parent Communication
- Project Based Learning
- School Improvement
- Social Studies
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Common Core State Standards
- Educational Leadership
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- Preschool
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- Individualized Education Program
- Behavior Management
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
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- Curriculum Development
- First Aid
- Educating
- Reading
- Energetic
- Background Checks
- High School Diploma
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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- Teaching
- Employee Development
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- Spanish
- Bachelor's Degree
- English
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- Bilingual
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- Customer Service
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- Training and Development
- Communication Skills
- Responsive Classroom
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