Principal Jobs in Medway, 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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Child Care Lead Teacher

  • Medway, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Medway, MA
  • 1 day 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...

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

  • Roxbury, MA (22 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Roxbury, MA (22 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Natick, MA (10 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Natick, MA (10 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Join a Leader : With 325+ schools across 30 states and 30+ years of expertise, Cadence Education is the gold standard in early childhood education!...

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

  • Boston, MA (23 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (23 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

  • Brighton, MA (19 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brighton, MA (19 miles from Medway, 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 (23 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (23 miles from Medway, 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 (23 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA (23 miles from Medway, 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

  • Weston, MA (15 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Weston, MA (15 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Join a Leader : With 325+ schools across 30 states and 30+ years of expertise, Cadence Education is the gold standard in early childhood education!...

Chief Academic Officer

  • Pawtucket, RI (19 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI (19 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Instructional Leadership....

Head Of School

  • Providence, RI (22 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Providence, RI (22 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Head of School Reports to: Board of Directors Become a part of a movement to dismantle systematic oppression and inequity in education and promote access to Montessori education for historically...

Lead Teacher, Child Care Ctr Boston Children's Hospital

  • Newton, MA (18 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Newton, MA (18 miles from Medway, 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...

Lead Teacher at John Kennedy Elementary

  • Holbrook, MA (21 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Holbrook, MA (21 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements Approved state trainer (preferred) 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred) Bachelors degree in Early Childhood...

Lead Teacher, Child Care Ctr

  • Newton, MA (18 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Newton, MA (18 miles from Medway, 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 (19 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Maynard, MA (19 miles from Medway, 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 (23 miles from Medway, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Boston, MA (23 miles from Medway, 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...

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Medway, MA

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Medway, 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 Medway, 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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