Principal Jobs in Plainfield, NJ

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Program Supervisor & Head Teacher

  • Somerset, NJ (9 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Somerset, NJ (9 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

development matters....

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • East Orange, NJ (15 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Orange, NJ (15 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a group setting with preschool children preferred....

Primary Lead Teacher SY 2025-2026

  • Hoboken, NJ (22 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (22 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Join our dynamic bilingual IB school just minutes from Manhattan, and inspire young minds every day in a warm, international community! Tessa International School is a fast-growing bilingual and...

Lead Teacher - 2s classroom

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field. CPR and First Aid Certification preferred....

Interim Early Childhood Spanish Lead Teacher SY 2025-2026

  • Hoboken, NJ (22 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (22 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

As an Interim Preschool Spanish Lead Teacher, you'll cover a Lead Teachers maternity leave from mid-August to the end of December, with the potential for a future position....

Elementary Lead Teacher SY 2025 - 2026

  • Hoboken, NJ (22 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (22 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Join our dynamic bilingual IB school just minutes from Manhattan, and inspire young minds every day in a warm, international community! Tessa International School is a fast-growing bilingual and...

Infant & Toddler Head Teacher

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and an APPROVED DOH study plan (before hire) leading to an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education within seven years....

Lead Teacher, Everbrook of Manhattan

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

Lead Teacher, Childtime of Brooklyn (Sunset Park)

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

Toddler Lead Teacher

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Requirements: Experience with toddlers (23 years old) Knowledge of child development and classroom management CDA or related early childhood certification preferred Hours: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM to 5...

Lead Teacher

  • Rahway, NJ (7 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (7 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

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

1st Grade Lead Teacher

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

1st Grade Lead Teacher The Organization Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse (diverse by design) K-12 college preparatory charter network serving more than 2,700 students...

Bridge to Kindergarten Lead Teacher (Full or Part-Time)

  • West Orange, NJ (14 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • West Orange, NJ (14 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

We take seriously your professionalism and expertise in child development and child-centered best practices....

Early Head Start Lead Teacher

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: BA in Early Childhood Education; or 90 credits of an approved study plan to complete degree and obtain NYS Teacher Certification (B-2) within 7 years Completion...

After School Lead Teacher (part-time) - French speaking

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Plainfield, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, educational psychology, or related field preferred....

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Plainfield, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Plainfield, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.1%
Bachelor's Degree
25.7%
Doctorate Degree
14.1%
Associate's Degree
5.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.9%
High School or GED
3.3%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Principals in Plainfield, NJ
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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