Principal Jobs in Lawrence, 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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Assistant Head of School for Special Education and Support Services [English High School] [BASAS 10B] (SY25-26)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Massachusetts license for School Principal/Assistant Principal (grades specific). 4....

PreK4 Lead Teacher

  • Stoneham, MA (16 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stoneham, MA (16 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Childhood Education (or related field)Masters Degree preferred2+ years of experience in a preschool or Pre-K settingExcellent communication and classroom management skillsStrong understanding of child...

Extended Day Head Teacher

  • Ayer, MA (23 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ayer, MA (23 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 3 days ago

incident reports Ensure compliance with school, district, and licensing guidelines Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development Associate's or Bachelor's degree in education, child...

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

  • Brighton, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brighton, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Plan and implement engaging lessons in academic domains, including literacy, math, science, social studies, religion....

1st Grade Lead Teacher (2025-2026)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Position: 1st Grade Lead Teacher (2025-26 Opportunity) Location: Boston, MA (Hyde Park Campus) Start date: August, 2025 OVERVIEW OF ROLE Our elementary school (Match Community Day), is accepting...

Middle School: ELA Lead Teacher - Greater Boston (2025-2026)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies...

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Woburn, MA (14 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (14 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Childhood Education or a related field and meet MA EEC Lead Teacher qualifications.Excellent Benefits include:Generous Paid Time Off & Sick Time$50,000 Life InsurancePaid Holidays403-B Retirement PlanLong...

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Billerica, MA (11 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Billerica, MA (11 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Lead Teacher, Child Care Ctr Boston Children's Hospital

  • Newton, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Newton, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required Early Childhood Education or closely related field preferred Experience: Three to five years of professional teaching experience with infants, toddlers...

Montessori Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Billerica, MA (11 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Billerica, MA (11 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Effective oral and written communication Staying up-to-date with current trends and research in education Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education...

Lead Teacher, Child Care Ctr

  • Newton, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Newton, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required Early Childhood Education or closely related field preferred Experience: Three to five years of professional teaching experience with infants, toddlers...

Child Care Infant Lead Teacher

  • Maynard, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Maynard, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Requirements: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR EEC State of MA Teacher certification required 2+ years of experience in...

Lead Teacher, Child Care Ctr

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree required Early Childhood Education or closely related field preferred Experience: Three to five years of professional teaching experience with infants, toddlers...

4th Grade Lead Teacher (2025-2026)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Position: 4th Grade English/Language Arts Lead Teacher (2025-26 Opportunity) Location: Boston, MA (Hyde Park Campus) Start date: August, 2025 OVERVIEW OF ROLE Our elementary school (Match...

Child Care Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Westford, MA (16 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Westford, MA (16 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Requirements: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR EEC State of MA Teacher certification required 2+ years of experience in...

Demographic Data for Lawrence, MA

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Lawrence, MA

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Lawrence, MA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.1%
Bachelor's Degree
25.8%
Doctorate Degree
14.0%
Associate's Degree
5.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.9%
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 Lawrence, 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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