Principal Jobs in Mahopac, 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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Summer School Success 2025: Multilingual Learner Lead Teacher for High School

  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 10 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...

Infant / Toddler Head Teacher

  • West Nyack, NY (22 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • West Nyack, NY (22 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 19 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 (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 19 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 19 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...

Summer School Success 2025: Head Teacher - High School MTSS (9-12)

  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 23 days ago

HIGH SCHOOL MTSS 9-12 SUMMER 2025 GENERAL STATEMENT: The Summer School 2025 high school program will offer an array of courses for students referred by their high school counselors, teachers, and/or principals...

Lead Teacher

  • Rye Brook, NY (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rye Brook, NY (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 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....

Lead Teacher

  • Stony Point, NY (17 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stony Point, NY (17 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

You will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow in your field and share your passion for early childhood education....

Lead Teacher - Infant

  • Norwalk, CT (23 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (23 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Cadence Academy Preschool, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking an Infant Lead Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood...

Lead Teacher

  • White Plains, NY (23 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • White Plains, NY (23 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Education....

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Hopewell Junction, NY (12 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hopewell Junction, NY (12 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Hart Magnet Elementary School: Elementary School Principal

  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Interprets district, state, and federal policies and laws/regulations related to elementary education to K-5 staff, students, and the community....

Summer School Success 2025: Head Teacher - High School (9-12)

  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

- HIGH SCHOOL 9-12 SUMMER 2025 GENERAL STATEMENT: The Summer School 2025 high school program will offer an array of courses for students referred by their high school counselors, teachers, and/or principals...

Lead Teacher Childcare

  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

Education....

Child Care Lead Teacher

  • Redding, CT (19 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Redding, CT (19 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

Requirements: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR Head Teacher certification OR 12 credits in Early Childhood Education courses...

Roxbury Elementary School: Elementary School Principal

  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

Interprets district, state, and federal policies and laws/regulations related to elementary education to K-5 staff, students, and the community....

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Briarcliff, NY (16 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Briarcliff, NY (16 miles from Mahopac, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

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

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Mahopac, NY

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Mahopac, NY 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 Mahopac, 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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