Principal Jobs in South Amherst, OH

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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Childcare Lead Teacher

  • Kids & Company
  • Strongsville, OH (23 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Strongsville, OH (23 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Childhood Education (a plus!)...

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Childcare Lead Teacher Before & After School

  • HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS
  • Sandusky, OH (24 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sandusky, OH (24 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Six college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and Nine college credits in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to child growth or development...

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Lead Teacher, Childtime on Center Road

  • Learning Care Group
  • Avon, OH (13 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 23 days ago
  • Avon, OH (13 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 23 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
  • Avon Lake, OH (15 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 26 days ago
  • Avon Lake, OH (15 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 26 days ago

Lead Teacher Key Responsibilities: Curriculum and Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning curriculum to engage and support each childs...

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Lead Teacher- Child Time on Leavitt Rd

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • Amherst, OH
  • 29 days ago
  • Amherst, OH
  • 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....

In Person

Lead Teacher, Childtime of Brook Park

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • Brook Park, OH (22 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brook Park, OH (22 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 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....

In Person

Lead Teacher

  • Learning Care Group
  • Strongsville, OH (23 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Strongsville, OH (23 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 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....

In Person

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • The Goddard School
  • Strongsville, OH (23 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Strongsville, OH (23 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 45+ days ago

Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (or a child-related degree) is preferred Associates degree in Early Childhood Education (or a child-related degree) Current CDA or Early...

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Lead Teacher, Childtime of North Ridgeville

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • North Ridgeville, OH (6 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • North Ridgeville, OH (6 miles from South Amherst, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

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

In Person

Demographic Data for South Amherst, OH

Moving to South Amherst, OH? Find some basic demographic data about South Amherst, OH below.


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Salary for Principal Jobs in South Amherst, OH

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Principals in South Amherst, OH 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 South Amherst, OH
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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