Principal Jobs in Marshfield, 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.

1-15 of 30 Jobs

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Dorchester, MA (23 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Dorchester, MA (23 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 5 hours ago

Provides a block and lesson plan by which classes are conducted....

Toddler Lead Teacher

  • West Bridgewater, MA (17 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Bridgewater, MA (17 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Cadence Academy Preschool, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood...

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

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

Summer SPED Lead Teacher- High School

  • Milton, MA (20 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Milton, MA (20 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Extended School Year (ESY) Lead Teacher- High School Monday-ThursdayJuly 7-August 78:30-12:30 Job Requirements Must be MA DESE certified.

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

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 13 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...

Elementary School: Music Lead Teacher - Greater Boston (2025-2026)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 13 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...

Lead Teacher, Everbrook Academy of Brighton

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 14 days ago

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

Head of School/Head of School Fellow

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Organization Overview Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively...

Pre-K Lead Teacher

  • Wareham, MA (23 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Wareham, MA (23 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 19 days ago

and willingness to work within business hours + Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related + Previous experience as a preschool lead teacher...

LEAD TEACHER, HR Childrens Center

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 26 days ago

Required Skills Lead Teacher Certified by MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in child development, early childhood education, or a related field...

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

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 30+ 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...

High School: Math Lead Teacher - Greater Boston (2025-2026)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 30+ 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...

ELA Learning Specialist Lead Teacher - Greater Boston (2025-2026)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

group instruction/pull out, etc....

TODDLER LEAD TEACHER, HR Children's Center

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Required Skills Lead Teacher Certified by MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Bachelor's degree or Associate's Degree in child development, early childhood education, or a related field...

SY 25 - 26 Special Education Lead Teacher 4-5

  • Roxbury, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Roxbury, MA (24 miles from Marshfield, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

THE POSITION Reporting to the DCI of Special Education, the Special Education Lead Teacher will meet the needs of traditionally underserved children and provide quality academic and behavioral...

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Marshfield, MA

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Marshfield, MA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.4%
Bachelor's Degree
25.6%
Doctorate Degree
14.3%
Associate's Degree
5.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.7%
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 Marshfield, 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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