Principal Jobs in Briarcliff, NY

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, Everbrook Academy of Closter

Closter, NJ (13 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
1 day ago

Closter, NJ (13 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
1 day ago

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

Preschool Lead Teacher

Greenwich, CT (13 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
2 days ago

Greenwich, CT (13 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
2 days ago

Degrees earned must be in the area of early childhood education, elementary education, child development, or early childhood special education....

Child Care Toddler Lead Teacher

Nyack, NY (5 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
6 days ago

Nyack, NY (5 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
6 days ago

Requirements: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses required 2+ years of experience...

Child Care Infant Lead Teacher

Nyack, NY (5 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
6 days ago

Nyack, NY (5 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
6 days ago

Lead Teacher at Washington Elementary

Township of Washington, NJ (15 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
6 days ago

Township of Washington, NJ (15 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
6 days ago

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

Lead Teacher at Hillside Elementary Schools

Closter, NJ (13 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
8 days ago

Closter, NJ (13 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
8 days ago

Head of School

Stamford, CT (16 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
8 days ago

Stamford, CT (16 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
8 days ago

A Distinctive PK-5 School Founded in 2001, Waterside School is an extraordinary place, unlike any other school serving Fairfield County.. Its annual giving, which raises an average of $4 million a...

Early Head Start - Head Start Lead Teacher

Bronx, NY (22 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
9 days ago

Bronx, NY (22 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
9 days ago

ABOUT NORTHSIDE CENTER Northside Center is known for our wonderful work culture and our expert teams of educators and clinicians. Most importantly, look forward to joining us in achieving our...

Lead Teacher, Everbrook Academy of Wayne

Wayne, NJ (24 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
15 days ago

Wayne, NJ (24 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
15 days ago

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: + Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans. + The ability to meet state requirements for...

Summer School Success 2025: Multilingual Learner Lead Teacher for High School

Stamford, CT (16 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
21 days ago

Stamford, CT (16 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
21 days ago

Position Type: Summer School - Certified/ Teacher Date Posted: 4/9/2025 Location: All District Date Available: 06/23/2025 Summer School Success 2025:Multilingual Learner Lead Teacher...

Childcare Lead Teacher

Palisades Park, NJ (22 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
21 days ago

Palisades Park, NJ (22 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
21 days ago

Les Enfants in Palisades Park is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teachers! To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED, an AA and at least 12 credits in ECE...

Infant Lead Teacher

Hastings on Hudson, NY (10 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
23 days ago

Hastings on Hudson, NY (10 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
23 days ago

The Godard School in Hastings-on-Hudson is looking for a full time Lead Infant Teacher. The candidate should have experience working with infants and have sufficient training in infant...

Lead Teacher

Ramsey, NJ (16 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
30+ days ago

Ramsey, NJ (16 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
30+ days ago

Compensation: Competitive healthcare benefits, premium compensation, and performance bonuses Key Responsibilities: Create fun learning by executing engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities...

Infant / Toddler Head Teacher

West Nyack, NY (7 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
30+ days ago

West Nyack, NY (7 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
30+ days ago

The Infant/Toddler Lead teacher will develop a program along established guidelines and provide a safe, nurturing, positive classroom environment. The lead teacher works with the assistant teacher...

Toddler Head Teacher and Team Leader

Stamford, CT (16 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
30+ days ago

Stamford, CT (16 miles from Briarcliff, NY)
30+ days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, or Sociology; Or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child...

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Demographic Data for Briarcliff, NY

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Home Value vs Household Income in Briarcliff, NY

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Total Population

20,201,017

Number of Businesses

534,422

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Elementary Principal

Salary for Principal Jobs in Briarcliff, NY

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 Briarcliff, NY 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 Briarcliff, NY

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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