Principal Jobs in Quincy, 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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LEAD TEACHER, HR Childrens Center

Boston, MA (8 miles from Quincy, MA)
4 hours ago

Boston, MA (8 miles from Quincy, MA)
4 hours 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...

LEAD TEACHER, HR Children's Center

Boston, MA (8 miles from Quincy, MA)
12 hours ago

Boston, MA (8 miles from Quincy, MA)
12 hours ago

Lead Teacher at Flat Rock Community School Building

Framingham, MA (22 miles from Quincy, MA)
1 day ago

Framingham, MA (22 miles from Quincy, MA)
1 day ago

At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options...

24-25 Afterschool Program- Full-Time Special Education Lead Teacher (EAST)

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

Qualifications: Have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation...

24-25 Afterschool Program - FT Special Education Lead Teacher (Winter Hill)

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

24-25 Afterschool Program - FT Lead Teacher (Healey)

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child...

24-25 Afterschool Program - Part-Time Lead Teacher (Winter Hill)

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

24-25 Afterschool Program - FT Special Education Lead Teacher (Capuano)

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

24-25 Afterschool Program- FT Special Education Lead Teacher (Kennedy)

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

24-25 Afterschool Program - Part-Time Lead Teacher (Capuano)

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

24-25 Afterschool Program - PT Lead Teacher (Kennedy)

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

Somerville, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
2 days ago

Toddler Lead Teacher

Beverly, MA (23 miles from Quincy, MA)
4 days ago

Beverly, MA (23 miles from Quincy, MA)
4 days ago

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

Lead Teacher - Infant

Norwood, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
5 days ago

Norwood, MA (10 miles from Quincy, MA)
5 days ago

to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff....

Preschool Lead Teacher

Raynham, MA (21 miles from Quincy, MA)
10 days ago

Raynham, MA (21 miles from Quincy, MA)
10 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...

Pre-K Lead Teacher

Newton, MA (11 miles from Quincy, MA)
12 days ago

Newton, MA (11 miles from Quincy, MA)
12 days ago

Our schools are staffed with people who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning....

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Demographic Data for Quincy, MA

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

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Quincy, MA

Local

National

Total Population

101,629

Number of Businesses

2,218

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Elementary Principal

Salary for Principal Jobs in Quincy, 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.

Highest Education Level

Principals in Quincy, MA offer the following education background

Master's Degree

47.8%

Bachelor's Degree

25.3%

Doctorate Degree

14.1%

Associate's Degree

5.3%

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 Quincy, 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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