Principal Jobs in Reston, VA

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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Infant Lead Teacher

  • Alexandria, VA (18 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (18 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification is required. Bachelors degree in early childhood education or equivalent preferred....

PreK Lead Teacher

  • Alexandria, VA (18 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (18 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification is required. Bachelors degree in early childhood education or equivalent preferred....

Toddler Lead Teacher

  • Alexandria, VA (18 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (18 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification is required. Bachelors degree in early childhood education or equivalent preferred....

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Clifton, VA (13 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Clifton, VA (13 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification is required. Bachelors degree in early childhood education or equivalent preferred....

Pre-K Lead Teacher

  • Fairfax, VA (7 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (7 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification is required. Bachelors degree in early childhood education or equivalent preferred....

Lead Teacher

  • Germantown, MD (12 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Germantown, MD (12 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 22 hours ago

Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class. Call the shots!...

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Brambleton, VA (9 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brambleton, VA (9 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 2 days ago

and willingness to work within business hours Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related Previous experience as a preschool lead teacher required...

Elementary School Lead Teacher

  • Alexandria, VA (18 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (18 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Grace Episcopal School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Elementary Teacher to join our team for the 2025-26 school year. This full-time position plays an important role in fostering the...

4th. Grade Lead Teacher

  • Leesburg, VA (15 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Leesburg, VA (15 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 3 days ago

The person hired will teach Language Arts and Math every day to the students in their respective homerooms, and a speciality subject (possibly science, social studies, writing, or grammar) twice per...

Child Care Lead Teacher

  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class. Call the shots!...

Lead Teacher

  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (14 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Childhood Education or related field Previous experience working with young children Strong communication and interpersonal skills Passion for early childhood education CPR and First Aid certification...

Preschool Lead Teacher- Infant and Early Preschool

  • Chantilly, VA (7 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (7 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Searching for part-time and full-time Lead Infant and Early preschool teacher We are looking for warm, caring teachers to join our wonderful team in Child Care at our preschool conveniently located...

Lead Teacher at Bruce-Monroe Elementary School

  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Washington, DC (17 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 16 days ago

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

Head of School

  • Bristow, VA (18 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bristow, VA (18 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 17 days ago

Are you a passionate leader committed to Catholic education? We are seeking a Head of School to guide our school with vision, faith, and excellence. This role is responsible for fostering a...

Lead Teacher

  • Fairfax, VA (7 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (7 miles from Reston, VA)
  • 20 days ago

Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class. Call the shots!...

Demographic Data for Reston, VA

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Reston, VA

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Reston, VA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.9%
Bachelor's Degree
25.0%
Doctorate Degree
14.2%
Associate's Degree
5.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
High School or GED
3.4%
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 Reston, VA
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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