Principal Jobs in East Greenwich, 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.

1-12 of 12 Jobs

Lead Teacher

  • Providence, RI (12 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI (12 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 4 days ago

Develop a plan for completion of no less than 24 semester hours of coursework in Early Childhood Education in each of the following areas: child growth and development, curriculum, and methods, reading...

Co-Lead Teacher Toddler

  • Rumford, RI (15 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rumford, RI (15 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 9 days ago

Education/Experience: Associates, Bachelors or Masters degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education preferred Applicable state certification Rhode Island: RIELS or RIELDS...

Lead Teacher-Early Head Start. (Infants toddlers)

  • Newport, RI (13 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Newport, RI (13 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 14 days ago

in Early Childhood Education or related field* AND supervised teaching experience in an early childhood setting Related fields include: Human Development, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education...

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Providence, RI (12 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Providence, RI (12 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 15 days ago

Education/Experience: Associates, Bachelors or Masters degree in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education preferred Applicable state certification Rhode Island: RIELS or RIELDS...

Lead Teacher - Infant

  • Cumberland, RI (21 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Cumberland, RI (21 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 17 days ago

Kid's Play, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Lead Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team...

Lead Teacher - Toddler

  • Cumberland, RI (21 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Cumberland, RI (21 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 17 days ago

Kid's Play, 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...

Lead Teacher, Infant Room

  • Providence, RI (12 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Providence, RI (12 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 18 days ago

Isenberg Family Early Childhood Center is a NAEYC and BrightStars accredited infant toddler program and preschool committed to providing a high quality, child-centered developmental program....

Lead Teacher (Part-time, 16 hours)

  • Newport, RI (13 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Newport, RI (13 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 24 days ago

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking part-time (16 hours per week) or per-diem Lead Teachers for our Newport Family & Child Opportunity Zone (NFCOZ) Program at the Pell Elementary...

RI Pre-K Lead Teacher

  • Warren, RI (12 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 26 days ago
  • Warren, RI (12 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 26 days ago

Curriculum Implementation: Follow the provided curriculum and lesson plans, adjusting as needed to meet students learning needs....

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Cumberland, RI (21 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cumberland, RI (21 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

Kid's Play, 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...

Infant Lead Teacher

  • Warren, RI (12 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Warren, RI (12 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Type Full-time Description We encourage playtime during work hours! At The Children's Workshop our programs are warm, nurturing and bring out the best in children. The hallmarks of our...

Toddler Lead Teacher

  • Warren, RI (12 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Warren, RI (12 miles from East Greenwich, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Type Full-time Description We encourage playtime during work hours! At The Children's Workshop our programs are warm, nurturing and bring out the best in children. The hallmarks of our...

Demographic Data for East Greenwich, RI

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Salary for Principal Jobs in East Greenwich, RI

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Highest Education Level

Principals in East Greenwich, RI 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 East Greenwich, 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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