Principal Jobs in Littleton, 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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Middle School: Lead Teacher - Greater Boston (2025-2026)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies...

High School: Math Lead Teacher - Greater Boston (2025-2026)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies...

Middle School: ELA Lead Teacher - Greater Boston (2025-2026)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies...

ELA Learning Specialist Lead Teacher - Greater Boston (2025-2026)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

group instruction/pull out, etc....

Lead Teacher - Infant

  • Natick, MA (18 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Natick, MA (18 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Infant Toddler Lead Teacher

  • North Billerica, MA (10 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Billerica, MA (10 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Billerica, MA (11 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Billerica, MA (11 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 4 days ago

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

TODDLER LEAD TEACHER, HR Children's Center

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 4 days 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...

Toddler Lead Teacher

  • Woburn, MA (16 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (16 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 5 days 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...

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Natick, MA (18 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Natick, MA (18 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Gardengate Academy, 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 education...

Head Teacher - Word Detectives program

  • Roxbury Crossing, MA (24 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Roxbury Crossing, MA (24 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 8 days ago

group instruction Training in the Responsive Classroom approach is preferred Experience supervising graduate students and assistant teachers is preferred Position Type Temporary Additional Information...

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Woburn, MA (16 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (16 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 9 days 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...

Infant-Toddler Lead Teacher at Woburn Creative Start

  • Woburn, MA (16 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (16 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Lead Teachers must have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and meet MA EEC Lead Teacher qualifications. $20.00 per hour or higher to start, depending on level of education...

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Waltham, MA (15 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (15 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Childhood Education or a related field and meet MA EEC Lead Teacher qualifications. $20.00 per hour or higher to start, depending on level of education.Excellent Benefits include:Generous Paid Time...

Toddler Lead Teacher

  • Marlborough, MA (13 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (13 miles from Littleton, MA)
  • 11 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Littleton, MA

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Littleton, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Littleton, MA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.7%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
Doctorate Degree
14.1%
Associate's Degree
5.4%
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 Littleton, 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%


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