Principal Jobs in East Providence, RI

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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Child Care Lead Teacher

  • Medway, MA (23 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Medway, MA (23 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 1 day 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...

Chief Academic Officer

  • Pawtucket, RI (4 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI (4 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 7 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Instructional Leadership....

Head Of School

  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Providence, RI (2 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 8 days ago

Head of School Reports to: Board of Directors Become a part of a movement to dismantle systematic oppression and inequity in education and promote access to Montessori education for historically...

Lead Teacher at Anna Ware Jackson Primary

  • Plainville, MA (14 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Plainville, MA (14 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 9 days ago

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

Lead Teacher at Acushnet Elementary School

  • Acushnet, MA (24 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Acushnet, MA (24 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 10 days ago

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

Lead Teacher

  • Foxboro, MA (18 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Foxboro, MA (18 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 11 days ago

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

Lead Teacher (KMA)

  • Bellingham, MA (19 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bellingham, MA (19 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 13 days ago

The district is split into the following building grade levels: DiPietro Elementary (Preschool - Grade 3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool - Grade 3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham...

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Raynham, MA (17 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 20 days ago
  • Raynham, MA (17 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 20 days 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 (Part-Time)

  • Brockton, MA (24 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 28 days ago
  • Brockton, MA (24 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 28 days ago

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

RIPK Lead Teacher

  • Pawtucket, RI (4 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 29 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI (4 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 29 days ago

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS The Lead Teacher shall have an Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field from an accredited college. RI PK-2 Teaching Certification preferred....

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Lead Teacher at J.C. Solmonese

  • Norton, MA (13 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norton, MA (13 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Lead Teacher at Dighton Elementary School

  • Dighton, MA (10 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dighton, MA (10 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Lead Teacher at L G Nourse

  • Norton, MA (13 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norton, MA (13 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Education Lead Teacher

  • Mansfield, MA (15 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mansfield, MA (15 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Lead Special Education Teacher – May Center School, Mansfield, MA Do your colleagues drop everything to support you? In our ABA-focused schools, that’s the norm. Are you tired of budgeting to pay...

Lead Teacher at Palmer River Elementary School

  • Rehoboth, MA (6 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rehoboth, MA (6 miles from East Providence, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for East Providence, RI

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Salary for Principal Jobs in East Providence, RI

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Highest Education Level

Principals in East Providence, RI offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.1%
Bachelor's Degree
25.8%
Doctorate Degree
14.0%
Associate's Degree
5.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.9%
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 East Providence, RI
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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