Principal Jobs in Northborough, 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 Lead Teacher

Norwood, MA (24 miles from Northborough, MA)
13 hours ago

Norwood, MA (24 miles from Northborough, MA)
13 hours 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!...

Preschool Lead Teacher

Westborough, MA (4 miles from Northborough, MA)
1 day ago

Westborough, MA (4 miles from Northborough, MA)
1 day 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!...

Lead Teacher (SY 25'-26')

Worcester, MA (9 miles from Northborough, MA)
1 day ago

Worcester, MA (9 miles from Northborough, MA)
1 day ago

Company Overview Lead Teacher (SY 25'-26') Part-Time | Worcester, MA At Catapult Learning, we provide educational solutions that generate academic achievement and better life outcomes for...

Lead Teacher - Toddler

Marlborough, MA (4 miles from Northborough, MA)
3 days ago

Marlborough, MA (4 miles from Northborough, MA)
3 days ago

childhood education!...

Preschool Lead Teacher

Medway, MA (16 miles from Northborough, MA)
8 days ago

Medway, MA (16 miles from Northborough, MA)
8 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 - Toddler

Franklin, MA (20 miles from Northborough, MA)
9 days ago

Franklin, MA (20 miles from Northborough, MA)
9 days ago

childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff....

Lead Teacher

Bedford, MA (21 miles from Northborough, MA)
9 days ago

Bedford, MA (21 miles from Northborough, MA)
9 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...

EEC Certified Infant Lead Teacher

Lexington, MA (21 miles from Northborough, MA)
9 days ago

Lexington, MA (21 miles from Northborough, MA)
9 days ago

EEC Certified Preschool/PreK Lead Teacher

Lexington, MA (21 miles from Northborough, MA)
9 days ago

Lexington, MA (21 miles from Northborough, MA)
9 days ago

EEC Certified Toddler Lead Teacher

Lexington, MA (21 miles from Northborough, MA)
9 days ago

Lexington, MA (21 miles from Northborough, MA)
9 days ago

Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

Milford, MA (13 miles from Northborough, MA)
13 days ago

Milford, MA (13 miles from Northborough, MA)
13 days ago

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

Toddler Lead Teacher

Norwood, MA (24 miles from Northborough, MA)
13 days ago

Norwood, MA (24 miles from Northborough, MA)
13 days ago

childhood education!...

Assoc Academic Administrator (Orthopedics) - 40 hours, Days

Worcester, MA (9 miles from Northborough, MA)
16 days ago

Worcester, MA (9 miles from Northborough, MA)
16 days ago

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account. Exemption Status: Exempt Schedule Details:...

Child Care Preschool Lead Teacher

Westford, MA (20 miles from Northborough, MA)
18 days ago

Westford, MA (20 miles from Northborough, MA)
18 days ago

Child Care Lead Teacher

Maynard, MA (11 miles from Northborough, MA)
18 days ago

Maynard, MA (11 miles from Northborough, MA)
18 days ago

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Demographic Data for Northborough, MA

Moving to Northborough, MA? Find some basic demographic data about Northborough, MA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Northborough, MA

Local

National

Total Population

15,741

Number of Businesses

517

City Size

Medium/Sm

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SEL Principal Guide

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The Day in the Life of a Principal

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Title Synonyms

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Elementary Principal

Salary for Principal Jobs in Northborough, MA

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 Northborough, MA 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 Northborough, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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