Principal Jobs in South Plainfield, NJ

1-15 of 55 Jobs

Rahway, NJ (7 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
1 day ago

Rahway, NJ (7 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
1 day ago

+ Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans. + The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.+ The ability to work indoors or...

Toddler Lead Teacher

Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
2 days ago

Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
2 days ago

Requirements: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR Head Teacher certification OR 15 credits in Early Childhood Education courses...

Lead Teacher, Childtime of Pinebrook

Montville, NJ (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
3 days ago

Montville, NJ (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
3 days ago

Specialize PreK Lead Teacher (VPK) Webb Road KinderCare

Roseland, NJ (18 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
3 days ago

Roseland, NJ (18 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
3 days ago

At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options...

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Hazlet, NJ (16 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
4 days ago

Hazlet, NJ (16 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
4 days ago

: Holds or is working toward a CDA, Associates, or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field Loves creating a joyful, structured, and inclusive environment where children can...

Position Available: Head Teacher at Day Care Center in Newark, NJ

Newark, NJ (16 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
6 days ago

Newark, NJ (16 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
6 days ago

Candidates must have an associate's or bachelors degree in early childhood education along with relevant experience....

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
9 days ago

Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
9 days ago

Develop lesson plans based on hands-on learning. Provide pedagogical support to families....

Lead Teacher

Union, NJ (11 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
9 days ago

Union, NJ (11 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
9 days ago

This role involves educating young minds, fostering a positive learning environment, and implementing engaging lesson plans tailored to the needs of preschool children....

Toddler Class Lead Teacher

Hillsborough, NJ (15 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
10 days ago

Hillsborough, NJ (15 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
10 days ago

Qualifications: High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous experience working with...

4K Lead Teacher

Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
15 days ago

Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
15 days ago

At TLE, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey....

Pre-K Lead Teacher

Kenvil, NJ (24 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
15 days ago

Kenvil, NJ (24 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
15 days ago

Program Supervisor & Head Teacher

Somerset, NJ (7 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
15 days ago

Somerset, NJ (7 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
15 days ago

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Supervisor (Head Teacher) is responsible for providing childcare and facilitating child development activities for the children within...

Primary Lead Teacher

Hoboken, NJ (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
15 days ago

Hoboken, NJ (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
15 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 & prestigious...

First Step Lead Teacher

Freehold, NJ (24 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
16 days ago

Freehold, NJ (24 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
16 days ago

A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services...

After-School Academic Program Lead Teacher

Irvington, NJ (14 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
17 days ago

Irvington, NJ (14 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
17 days ago

After-School Academic Program Lead Teacher JobID: 5594 Position Type: Middle School Clubs/After School Enrichment Teachers Date Posted: 9/24/2025 Location: University Middle School Closing Date:...

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Demographic Data for South Plainfield, NJ

Moving to South Plainfield, NJ? Find some basic demographic data about South Plainfield, NJ below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in South Plainfield, NJ

Local

National

Total Population

24,261

Number of Businesses

1,053

City Size

Medium

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Elementary Principal

Salary for Principal Jobs in South Plainfield, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Principals in South Plainfield, NJ offer the following education background

Master's Degree

47.0%

Bachelor's Degree

25.9%

Doctorate Degree

14.1%

Associate's Degree

5.6%

Vocational Degree or Certification

3.9%

High School or GED

3.2%

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 South 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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