Assistant Principal Jobs

An Assistant Principal plays a pivotal role in elementary education, serving as a top-tier administrator who supports the Principal in managing the school's daily operations. They help in the creation and execution of educational goals, regulations, and policies, while also providing crucial oversight for staff, students, and curriculum. Furthermore, they often serve as a bridge between teachers and parents, helping to address concerns and maintain open lines of communication. Assistant Principals may also be in charge of managing budgets, enforcing discipline, and overseeing the use of school resources.

Important skills for an Assistant Principal include strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, adept problem-solving capabilities, an understanding of curriculum and instruction, and a capacity to handle conflict. They should also have thorough knowledge of educational laws and standards. To become an Assistant Principal, one would typically need a master's degree in education administration or a similar field, as well as teaching experience and the necessary principal licensure or certification for their state. Prior to this role, they may serve as a Classroom Teacher, Department Head or an Instructional Coordinator, gaining the necessary experience and skills for this position.

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Childcare Assistant Director

  • Brownstown, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Brownstown, MI
  • 5 days ago

Are you a natural leader who thrives on nurturing and guiding teams? Do you believe in fostering an environment where both educators and families feel welcomed and valued? If your answer is a...

About the Employer Pittsburg Unified School District (PUSD) is a K-12 district that serves the community of Pittsburg, California. The school system is committed to providing an excellent...

Elementary School Assistant Principal

  • Wellsville, KS
  • 21 days ago
  • Wellsville, KS
  • 21 days ago

To accomplish these tasks, the Elementary School Assistant Principal works closely with the community, staff, and administration of U.S.D. No. 289....

Vice-Principal (Kathleen MacDonald High School) (2025-2026 School Year)

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 24 days ago

Vice-Principal (Kathleen MacDonald High School) (2025-2026 School Year) About the Employer Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Our employees work together to support graduates who are...

Our staff is committed to equity, differentiated instruction for all learners, having high behavioral expectations, while also being a hub of resources for our community....

Principal / Vice Principal

  • Kayenta, AZ
  • 27 days ago
  • Kayenta, AZ
  • 27 days ago

Principal – Middle School Assistant Principal – High School Assistant Principal – Middle School Assistant Principal – Elementary School QUALIFICATIONS 1....

Middle School Vice Principal

  • River Vale, NJ
  • 29 days ago
  • River Vale, NJ
  • 29 days ago

education experience Experience in school administration, student management, staff supervision, and evaluation preferred Experience or knowledge of Innovative Practices preferred Excellent verbal...

Elementary School Assistant Principal - Estes - (2025/2026 school year)

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Principal Title Elementary School Assistant Principal - Estes - (2025/2026 school year) Description The Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting the school principal in the leadership, coordination...

Vice Principal Argonaut High School 2024-2025

  • Jackson, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jackson, CA
  • 60+ days ago

About the Employer Welcome! Our unified P-12 district serves about 4,300 students and consists of the Amador County Unified School District and the Amador County Office of Education. Our schools...

Davenport Ridge Elementary School: Elementary School Assistant Principal

  • Stamford, CT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 90+ days ago

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GENERAL STATEMENT The Assistant Principal Elementary School is responsible to the school principal....

Assistant Principal Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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The Role of Personal Assistants in Disability Support
Disabled people can now receive funding from their local authority to employ a personal assistant. While this gives them more personalised care in their own home, it also turns them into an...
Becoming a Student Assistant: Teaching and Mentoring
Student assistants are valuable staff members at the University of Groningen. Currently, over 700 students take up teaching duties, support role functions, governing positions, and many other...
The Day in the Life of a Principal
A Day in the Life of a Principal is a self paced course that will give you a first person experience into what a principal has to do, daily. This course is for anyone who is considering going into...

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Salary for Assistant Principal Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireElementaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Assistant Principals offer the following education background
Master's Degree
59.0%
Bachelor's Degree
19.2%
Doctorate Degree
16.0%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
High School or GED
1.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.4%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Assistant Principals
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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