Principal Jobs in Cumming, GA

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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Specialized Pre K Lead Teacher at Alpharetta KinderCare

  • KinderCare Education
  • Alpharetta, GA (12 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (12 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 4 hours 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...

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Specialized Pre K Lead Teacher Buford KinderCare

  • KinderCare Education
  • Buford, GA (15 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Buford, GA (15 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 12 hours 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...

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STP Lead Teacher at Cumming KinderCare

  • KinderCare Education
  • Cumming, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Cumming, GA
  • 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...

In Person

STP Lead Teacher at Alpharetta KinderCare

  • KinderCare Education
  • Alpharetta, GA (12 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (12 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 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...

In Person

Childcare Lead Teacher Summer Camp

  • Discovery Point
  • Cumming, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Cumming, GA
  • 12 days ago

childhood education and curriculum Knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations Ability to obtain training in CPR/Fire Safety and other training required Must have CDA/degree in ECE Must...

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GA Pre-K Lead Teacher

  • Cadence Academy Preschool
  • Alpharetta, GA (12 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (12 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 12 days ago

Company Overview We are currently seeking a GA Pre-K Lead Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers...

In Person

Lead Teacher, La Petite Academy on Crooked Creek Rd

  • Learning Care Group
  • Norcross, GA (24 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Norcross, GA (24 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 19 days ago

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans....

In Person

Childcare Lead Teacher-Bilingual-Spanish/English Preferred

  • Discovery Point
  • Buford, GA (15 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Buford, GA (15 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

childhood education and curriculum Knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations Ability to obtain training in CPR/Fire Safety and other training required Must have CDA/degree in ECE Must...

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Three Year Old Lead Teacher 8:30am -5:30pm

  • The Goddard School
  • Cumming, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cumming, GA
  • 30+ 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...

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Lead Teacher - PART TIME

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • Norcross, GA (24 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norcross, GA (24 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans....

In Person Part Time

Lead Teacher

  • The Goddard School
  • Suwanee, GA (15 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Suwanee, GA (15 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications: High school diploma required Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education required or other criteria accepted below such as: Child Development Associate (CDA) required OR TCC...

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Lead Teacher- Childtime of Duluth

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • Duluth, GA (20 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Duluth, GA (20 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 45+ days ago

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans....

In Person

Lead Teacher, Children's Courtyard of Cumming

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • Cumming, GA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cumming, GA
  • 60+ days ago

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans....

In Person

Lead Teacher

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • Suwanee, GA (15 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Suwanee, GA (15 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 90+ days ago

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans....

In Person

Full Time Early Preschool Lead Teacher (Two Year Old's)

  • Primrose School
  • Woodstock, GA (19 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Woodstock, GA (19 miles from Cumming, GA)
  • 90+ days ago

Assists with implementing the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum and programming. Assist in Preschool classrooms....

In Person Full Time

Demographic Data for Cumming, GA

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Cumming, GA

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Cumming, GA 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 Cumming, GA
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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