Principal Jobs in Brighton, CO

A Principal in elementary education serves as the leader and manager for the school, setting its educational standards and goals, and ensuring it meets them. They are responsible for creating a safe and productive learning environment, managing teaching staff, overseeing curriculum, and communicating with parents and community members. They also handle the school's administrative duties, such as budgeting and scheduling. A Principal is expected to have a deep understanding of elementary education, curriculum development, and school administration. In addition, they should possess excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

To become a Principal, an individual typically needs a master's degree in Education Administration or a related field, and some states may also require completion of a school administrator licensing program. Prior to becoming a Principal, they often have experience as a teacher or school counselor, gaining firsthand classroom experience and understanding of student needs. Some may also have roles as an Assistant Principal or a Department Head, managing aspects of school administration and gaining leadership experience. These roles provide the necessary professional experience and knowledge needed to effectively run a school.

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Tlc Senior Team Lead - Teacher, Intervention - Math, K-5Th Grade

  • Denver Public Schools
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 1 day ago

**Applications for this position must be submitted by June 8, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review...

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Tlc Senior Team Lead - Teacher, Secondary (High) - Social Studies, 9Th-12Th Grade

  • Denver Public Schools
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Applications for this position must be submitted by June 3, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review...

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Tlc Senior Team Lead - Teacher, Intervention - Bilingual Spanish Required, Kindergarden - 5Th Grade

  • Denver Public Schools
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 4 days ago

**Applications for this position must be submitted by June 11, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review...

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Tlc Senior Team Lead - Teacher, Secondary Special Education - Moderate Needs, 6Th-8Th Grade

  • Denver Public Schools
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 6 days ago

**Applications for this position must be submitted by May 26, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review...

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Lead Teacher: La Petite Academy, E. Iliff

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • Aurora, CO (14 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (14 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 7 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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Head Start Lead Teacher

  • Jefferson County
  • Arvada, CO (18 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Arvada, CO (18 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 11 days ago

Education: a bachelor's degree in child development,early childhood education (ECE), or related field Equivalency Rule: Those with an associate degree in child development or early childhood education...

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Pre-K Lead Teacher

  • Centennial, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Centennial, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 12 days ago

Apply Now Merryhill Preschool is seeking an enthusiastic Pre-K Teacher to join our growing preschool community!...

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Tlc Senior Team Lead - Teacher, Intervention - Bilingual Spanish Required Kindergarten-2Nd Grade

  • Denver Public Schools
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 12 days ago

Applications for this position must be submitted by June 3, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review...

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Montessori School Leader

  • Endeavor Schools
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 16 days ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 16 days ago

Job Details Do you believe that if you change the beginning of a childs life you can change their whole story? At Montessori Children's House-Mayfair, we know the power of passionate educators...

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Tlc Senior Team Lead - Teacher, Secondary (High) - Language Arts, 9Th-12Th Grade

  • Denver Public Schools
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 21 days ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 21 days ago

**Applications for this position must be submitted by June 1, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review...

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Preschool Head Teacher

  • Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool
  • Aurora, CO (14 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 28 days ago
  • Aurora, CO (14 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 28 days ago

Guide all LSP teachers regarding appropriate classroom setup, parent-teacher conferences, portfolios, curriculum, lesson planning, LuvNotes, and classroom-related questions as needed....

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Preschool Lead Teacher (part-time)

  • YMCA of Northern Colorado
  • Longmont, CO (19 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 28 days ago
  • Longmont, CO (19 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 28 days ago

Minimum 1 year experience working with Preschool aged/Kindergarten aged children in a supervisory role....

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2026/2027 District-Wide Preschool Enrichment Instructor - CO Dept. of Early Childhood Lead Teacher Qualified, .675 FTE

  • Durango School District 9-R
  • Denver, CO (18 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denver, CO (18 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

Develop, schedule, coordinate, and implement enrichment opportunities for preschool students....

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Experienced Lead Teacher (ECT) - Toddlers- FT

  • The Learning Experience - Reunion, CO
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

Curriculum, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child....

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Experienced Lead Teacher (ECT) - Toddlers- FT

  • The Learning Experience
  • Commerce City, CO (4 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Commerce City, CO (4 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

Curriculum, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child....

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Demographic Data for Brighton, CO

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Brighton, CO

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Brighton, CO offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.2%
Bachelor's Degree
27.3%
Doctorate Degree
13.6%
Associate's Degree
5.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.0%
High School or GED
3.1%
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 Brighton, CO
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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