Principal Jobs in Branchburg, NJ

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, Childtime of Branchburg

  • Learning Care Group
  • Somerville, NJ (5 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Somerville, NJ (5 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

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Lead Teacher, Childtime of Branchburg

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • Branchburg, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Branchburg, NJ
  • 5 days ago

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

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Lead Teacher

  • The Goddard School
  • Piscataway, NJ (14 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (14 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications: High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous experience working with...

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Lead Teacher

  • Primrose School
  • Randolph, NJ (23 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Randolph, NJ (23 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

childhood education and preschool settings preferred At Primrose School of Randolph, we believe that who children are is just as important as who they become....

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Lead Teacher - Infant

  • Cadence Education
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Job Order Number: DF0750316 Job Title: Lead Teacher - Infant Company: Cadence Education Location: Princeton, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided...

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Lead Teacher

  • The Learning Experience
  • Summit, NJ (23 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Summit, NJ (23 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 25 days ago

Education....

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Lead Teacher

  • The Children's House
  • Budd Lake, NJ (24 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Budd Lake, NJ (24 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

Requirements: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR Head Teacher certification OR 15 credits in Early Childhood Education courses...

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Spanish Head Teacher ( ECE 2/3)

  • HudsonWay Immersion School
  • Stirling, NJ (16 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Stirling, NJ (16 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

education Teacher Certification in appropriate subject area preferred Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Administration may find appropriate and acceptable Excellent written and oral...

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Lead Teacher, Childtime of Spotswood

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • Spotswood, NJ (20 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Spotswood, NJ (20 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

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

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Lead Teacher

  • Learning Care Group
  • Monroe Township, NJ (21 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (21 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

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

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Lead Teacher- NJ

  • Children of America
  • East Brunswick, NJ (18 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (18 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Lead Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow professionally and share your passion for early childhood education...

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Lead Teacher-Summer Camp

  • Learning Care Group
  • Edison, NJ (18 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Edison, NJ (18 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

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

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Lead Teacher

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • West Windsor, NJ (18 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Windsor, NJ (18 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

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

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Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Newtown Athletic Club
  • Newtown, PA (21 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Newtown, PA (21 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Create weekly lesson plans that Implement the school`s curriculum. The creative curriculum is currently used at Newtown Discovery Preschool....

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Lead Twos Teacher

  • The Learning Experience
  • Ledgewood, NJ (24 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ledgewood, NJ (24 miles from Branchburg, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

At TLE, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey....

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Demographic Data for Branchburg, NJ

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Branchburg, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Branchburg, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.2%
Bachelor's Degree
27.3%
Doctorate Degree
13.6%
Associate's Degree
5.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.0%
High School or GED
3.1%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Principals in Branchburg, NJ
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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