Principal Jobs in New Jersey

1-15 of 71 Jobs

Lead Teacher

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

A deep-rooted passion for early childhood education is essential. State Compliance: Must meet state-specific guidelines for the role....

Child Care Lead Teacher

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 16 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 16 hours 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...

Specialized PreK Lead Teacher at KinderCare at Eatontown

  • Eatontown, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Eatontown, NJ
  • 1 day 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...

Floating Head Teacher

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Must have a baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education or equivalent....

Program Supervisor & Head Teacher

  • Somerset, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ
  • 2 days ago

development matters....

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • East Orange, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ
  • 3 days ago

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

Primary Lead Teacher SY 2025-2026

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Hoboken, 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...

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Evesham, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Evesham, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification is required. Bachelors degree in early childhood education or equivalent preferred....

Lead Teacher

  • Ramsey, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Ramsey, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Our centers are focused on developing Little Learners from infancy to preschool. We make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow....

Specialized Pre-K Lead Teacher at Clementon

  • Clementon, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Clementon, NJ
  • 5 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...

Interim Early Childhood Spanish Lead Teacher SY 2025-2026

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 6 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
  • 6 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 6 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...

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 8 days ago

What You Bring: A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field P-3 or N-8 or CE/CEAS Certification required A minimum of 1 year of relevant classroom experience Knowledge of Creative...

Lead Teacher

  • Rahway, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ
  • 8 days ago

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

Lead Teacher

  • Turnersville, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Turnersville, NJ
  • 9 days ago

You will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow in your field and share your passion for early childhood education....

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Salary for Principal Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Principals in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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%