Principal Jobs in Upper Marlboro, MD

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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Executive Assistant to the Head of School, the Associate Head of School and the Board of Trustees

Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
15 hours ago

Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
15 hours ago

Job Summary Reporting to the Head of School and Associate Head of School, the Executive Assistant (EA) provides consistently efficient support to the Head of School, Associate Head of School and...

Virtual Lead Teacher (25-26 SY)

Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
4 days ago

Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
4 days ago

Through powerful learning experiences and relationships, our virtual learning program will drive student learning in English Language Arts, math, science, social studies, special education, and enrichment...

Lead Teacher / Teacher Assistant

Cape Saint Claire, MD (19 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
6 days ago

Cape Saint Claire, MD (19 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
6 days ago

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from 6 weeks to 6 years old....

Lead Teacher

Bowie, MD (14 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
6 days ago

Bowie, MD (14 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
6 days ago

Childhood Education or related field preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous experience preferred Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training...

Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

Edgewater, MD (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
6 days ago

Edgewater, MD (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
6 days ago

Childhood Education or related field (not required, but preferred) 45 Hour Infant/Toddler Certificate Preferred....

Infant Lead Teacher

Falls Church, VA (23 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
6 days ago

Falls Church, VA (23 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
6 days ago

Twos Lead Teacher

Falls Church, VA (23 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
6 days ago

Falls Church, VA (23 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
6 days ago

Childhood Education preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred Has successfully...

Preschool Lead Teacher

Bethesda, MD (22 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
6 days ago

Bethesda, MD (22 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
6 days ago

We are a NAEYC Accredited Preschool! Are you passionate about positively impacting children's lives and making a difference in the world of early childhood education?...

Lead Teacher - Infant, Toddler, Preschool

Waldorf, MD (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
6 days ago

Waldorf, MD (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
6 days ago

High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous experience working with young children...

Academic Administrator

Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
7 days ago

Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
7 days ago

The Academic Administrator/Principal directs and coordinates educational, administrative and counseling activities of student by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors...

Lead Teacher Early Learning Center (Associates Degree required)

Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
11 days ago

Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
11 days ago

or university in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development and at least one (1) year of supervised experience working with children in a licensed District of Columbia Child Development...

Lead Teacher

Bowie, MD (14 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
12 days ago

Bowie, MD (14 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
12 days ago

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

Lead Teacher

Bowie, MD (14 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
14 days ago

Bowie, MD (14 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
14 days ago

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

Elementary Lead Teacher (1st-5th)

Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
15 days ago

Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
15 days ago

Position: Elementary Teacher (1st-5th Grade) Reports to: Principal and Assistant Principal Start Date: August 11, 2025 $1000.00 sign-on bonus for new hires!!! Who We Are....

Head of School

Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
19 days ago

Washington, DC (15 miles from Upper Marlboro, MD)
19 days ago

APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the search process is completed. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and resumes with...

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Demographic Data for Upper Marlboro, MD

Moving to Upper Marlboro, MD? Find some basic demographic data about Upper Marlboro, MD below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Upper Marlboro, MD

Local

National

Total Population

103,379

Number of Businesses

1,640

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Principal Information Management

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The Day in the Life of a Principal

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Elementary Principal

Salary for Principal Jobs in Upper Marlboro, MD

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 Upper Marlboro, MD offer the following education background

Master's Degree

47.2%

Bachelor's Degree

25.7%

Doctorate Degree

14.1%

Associate's Degree

5.5%

Vocational Degree or Certification

3.8%

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 Upper Marlboro, MD

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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