Top 53 Principals Jobs in Cary, Nc

Executive Director
Envision Science Academy —Wake Forest, NC
- $120,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Childcare Center Director
Little Stepping Stones Early Learning Center —Garner, NC
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Principal
Wake County Public School System —Cary, NC
- Full-time
- School experience
- Customer service
- 3 years
Principal
Wake County Public School System —Cary, NC
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Customer service
- 5 years
Assistant Director at KinderCare at UNC Rex
KinderCare Education —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Principal
Franciscan School —Raleigh, NC
- Email
- Background check
- Teaching Certification
- Senior level
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Center Manager
Families & Communities Rising, Inc. —Durham, NC
- $58,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Assistant Principal (.5)/Teacher (.5)
Wake County Public School System —Cary, NC
- Full-time
- School experience
- Customer service
- 3 years
4d
[2025 - 2026] KIPP Durham College Prep Elementary Assistant Principal of Instruction
KIPP North Carolina Public Schools —Durham, NC
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director
GSG Holdings —Apex, NC
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Children
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Family Child Care Home Manager
Grow Early Learning Corp —Raleigh, NC
- Spanish
- Management
- System design
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Assistant Principal
Chatham County Schools —Pittsboro, NC
- Full-time
- Word processing
- English
- Math
6d
Center Director - Preschool
Learning Care Group —Garner, NC
- $60,000 - $67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- 21 years or older
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6d
School Principal @ GCI
North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) —Butner, NC
- Full-time
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
10d
Center Director
La Petite Academy —Garner, NC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 21 years or older
- Bachelor's degree
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6d
Assistant Director
Everbrook Academy —Clayton, NC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 21 years or older
- Children
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Administrative Chair
Emerson Waldorf School —Chapel Hill, NC
- $50,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Residential
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- 403(b)
Assistant Director of Curriculum
The Learning Experience - Durham —Durham, NC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Director
Guidepost Montessori —Raleigh, NC
- $45,000 - $54,000 a year
- School experience
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Center Director
The Learning Experience - Raleigh —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Director

Envision Science Academy -
Wake Forest, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$120,000 - $160,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

School experience
Staff supervision
Master's degree in education
Charter school experience
Student recruitment
Spreadsheets
Professional ethics
Performance feedback (performance evaluation method)
School-specific educational policy implementation
Performance management
Educational program budgeting
Master's degree
Team development
Public school experience
Teacher coaching
Working with students
Overseeing academic personnel management
Parent communication in school administration
Organizational skills
Educational compliance and regulation understanding
Productivity software
STEM/STEAM education curriculum
Practicing budget management in an educational setting
Education and development budget management
School facility safety oversight
Establishing community partnerships in an education administration role
Overseeing academic program marketing
Data-driven decision making
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Teaching

Full Job Description

The Executive Director serves as the educational leader, responsible for managing policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are educated and supervised in a safe learning environment. The Executive Director works collaboratively to implement the school's mission, directs and nurtures school staff, and communicates effectively with board members, parents, and community partners. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for budgeting, scheduling, maintaining compliance, personnel management, curriculum development, emergency preparedness, extracurricular activities, and daily operations.

Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as lead educational administrator of Envision Science Academy
Uphold and advance the school mission, ensuring accountability from all stakeholders
Reports to and maintains direct, transparent line of communication with Board of Directors
Supervises budget, fundraising, and resource development
Maintain school compliance with policies, regulations, and procedures of federal, state, local, and charter entities
Provide curriculum and instructional leadership to maximize student achievement
Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and professional development to a high-performing leadership team, ensuring excellence in academic achievement, financial management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder relations
Foster positive and cooperative team atmosphere
Set and enforce clear, high expectations for all staff
Manage fair and consistent discipline system to ensure safe and orderly environment for academic success
Model behavior for achieving a positive and engaging school culture, leading with a unified voice
Provide evidence-based feedback that improves individual leadership and overall school success

Requirements

10+ years of administrative leadership experience in various school settings
Charter school experience
Evidence of successful teaching experience of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery
STEM/STEAM background
Experience in marketing and student recruitment, and ability to maintain full enrollment
Experience with planning and successful execution of project-based learning
Successful and proficient in budgeting and sound fiscal management for public schools
Evidence of successful school operation
Use of community partnerships to propel school mission
Experience in motivating school personnel to achieve goals and objectives
Experience in performance management: specifically providing timely and specific instructional improvement feedback to facilitate organizational accountability
Ability to implement, evaluate, and adjust data-informed plans for school, programs, and instructional improvement for all students

Additional Requirements

Passion for working with students and improving education
Demonstrated ability to exercise impeccable ethics and sound judgment while modeling a proactive, positive approach
Knowledgeable about Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Standards
Familiar with policies, regulations, and procedures for charter schools
Ability to effectively solve challenging problems through positive, collaborative approach
Willingness to obtain continuing education as needed to perform well in the position
Innovative leader who maintains a relentless focus on student learning and well-being
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite
Technologically savvy with iPad, Apple TV, laptops, etc.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
Drive enrollment, retention, and reputation initiatives
Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Willing to travel if necessary (less than 10%)

Educational/License Requirements

Master's degree in Education
NC license in Administration

Envision Science Academy is a K-8 Public Charter School located in Wake Forest, NC. We are a dynamic and innovative school committed to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and Project-Based Learning (PBL). ESA was founded in 2014, with a mission to provide innovative instruction through experiential learning with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) in order to prepare elementary and middle school students to compete, lead, and excel in the global marketplace. By engaging in project based learning, students will be prepared to pursue STEAM related careers and become lifelong learners.

Envision Science Academy is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO, and Retirement Preparation. We also currently utilize a pay scale that is comparable to the surrounding Wake County Public School System.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

administrative leadership : 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

NC license in Administration (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Wake Forest, NC 27587 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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