Principal Jobs in Kingston, MA

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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Preschool/Pre-K Lead Teacher

  • Best Friends Childcare Learning Center
  • Wareham, MA (14 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wareham, MA (14 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Education Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred....

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Certified Lead Teacher - Nature-Based Early Childhood Education

  • Boston Outdoor Preschool Network, Inc.
  • Milton, MA (24 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Milton, MA (24 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Childhood Education or related field preferred - equivalent experience consideredExperience with nature-based or experiential learning a plusStrong understanding of child development and social-emotional...

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Seasonal Lead Teacher

  • Cadence Education
  • Bourne, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bourne, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Education Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred....

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Out of School Time Lead Teacher at Academy Avenue Primary School

  • KinderCare
  • Weymouth, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Weymouth, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Childhood Education Experience (preferred)\n Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)\n Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain\n CPR and First Aid...

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Early Childhood Lead Teacher

  • St. Agatha Elementary
  • Milton, MA (24 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Milton, MA (24 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 14 days ago

. - Participate in professional and staff development to develop and maintain best practices in early childhood education. - Adhere to EEC guidelines. Position Type:Full-time...

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Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Cadence Academy Preschool
  • Bourne, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bourne, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 17 days ago

Education Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred....

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Toddler Lead Teacher

  • Cadence Academy Preschool
  • West Bridgewater, MA (14 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • West Bridgewater, MA (14 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 23 days ago

Join a Leader : With 340+ schools across 30 states and 30+ years of expertise, Cadence Education is the superstar of early childhood education!...

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Pre-K Lead Teacher

  • Cadence Education
  • Wareham, MA (14 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Wareham, MA (14 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 27 days ago

Education Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred....

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Toddler Lead Teacher

  • Cadence Education
  • Bridgewater, MA (11 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bridgewater, MA (11 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Education Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred....

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Lead Teacher- MA

  • Children of America
  • Braintree, MA (20 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Braintree, MA (20 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum Requirements Minimum 12 credits in Early Childhood Education with a level 2 Lead Teacher Certification in Preschool or Infant/Toddler or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education Minimum...

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Early Childhood Lead Teacher at Bournedale Elementary School

  • KinderCare Education
  • Bourne, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bourne, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Childhood Education Experience (preferred) Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred) Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification...

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Special Education Lead Teacher

  • Fusion Academy
  • Hingham, MA (15 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hingham, MA (15 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Fusio n Acad emy is the school that changes everything! We're a fully accredited 1-to-1 private school fo r grades 5-12, where every class is personalized to each student's strengths, interests,...

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Lead Teacher at Bournedale Elementary School

  • KinderCare Education
  • Bourne, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bourne, MA (19 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Childhood Education Experience (preferred) Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred) Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification...

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Toddler Lead Teacher

  • Best Friends Childcare Learning Center
  • Wareham, MA (14 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wareham, MA (14 miles from Kingston, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Join a Leader : With 340+ schools across 30 states and 30+ years of expertise, Cadence Education is the superstar of early childhood education!...

In Person

Demographic Data for Kingston, MA

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Kingston, MA

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Kingston, MA 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 Kingston, MA
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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