Principal Jobs in Gainesville, 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 Buford KinderCare

KinderCare Education
Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
8 hours ago

Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
8 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...

In Person

STP Lead Teacher at Cumming KinderCare

KinderCare Education
Cumming, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, GA)
1 day ago

Cumming, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, GA)
1 day ago

In Person

Childcare Lead Teacher Summer Camp

Discovery Point
Cumming, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, GA)
12 days ago

Cumming, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, 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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Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Primrose School
Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
30+ days ago

Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
30+ days ago

Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning curriculum....

In Person

Childcare Lead Teacher-Bilingual-Spanish/English Preferred

Discovery Point
Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
30+ days ago

Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
30+ days ago

In Person

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

The Goddard School
Cumming, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, GA)
30+ days ago

Cumming, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, 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...

In Person

Lead Teacher

The Goddard School
Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
30+ days ago

Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, 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...

In Person

Lead Teacher, Children's Courtyard of Cumming

U-Gro Learning Centres
Cumming, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, GA)
60+ days ago

Cumming, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, 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 (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
90+ days ago

Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, 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

Childcare Two Years Old Lead Teacher

Discovery Point
Dacula, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
90+ days ago

Dacula, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
90+ days ago

In Person

Head Start Lead Teacher

Easterseals
Winder, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
90+ days ago

Winder, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
90+ days ago

The Head Start Lead Teacher facilitates quality, individualized, early childhood education by implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment....

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Demographic Data for Gainesville, GA

Moving to Gainesville, GA? Find some basic demographic data about Gainesville, GA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Gainesville, GA

Local

National

Total Population

132,970

Number of Businesses

3,092

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Qualities of Effective Principals: 2nd Edition

In the second edition of Qualities of Effective Principals, you'll find the research-backed qualities, skills, and capacities that help principals lead successful students, teachers, and schools,...

Final Exam: Principal Systems Engineer

Final Exam: Principal Systems Engineer will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout the Principal Systems Engineer track. Skillsoft provides a comprehensive...

Collaboration between Librarians and Principals | ALAeLearning

A key to a successful school library program is having a collaborative relationship between the school librarian and their principal(s). This session will provide attendees with tools on how...

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Elementary Principal

Salary for Principal Jobs in Gainesville, GA

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Principal positions.

CPR Certified

Highest Education Level

Principals in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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