Top 25 School principal Jobs in Cary Nc

Preschool Principal
Chesterbrook Academy —Cary, NC
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- 3 years
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Principal
Wake County Public School System —Cary, NC
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- High school
- Customer service
Program Director
ACCEL Schools —Raleigh, NC
- Remote
- School experience
- Research
- Education
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Principal
Franciscan School —Raleigh, NC
- Email
- Background check
- Teaching Certification
- Senior level
School Leadership
Guidepost Montessori —Raleigh, NC
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Children
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Principal
Wake County Public School System —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- School experience
- Customer service
- 3 years
[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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Preschool Director- Level 3 Required
Legacy Academy —Carrboro, NC
- $40,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
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Child Care Assistant Director
New Elevation Academy —Raleigh, NC
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Children
- In-person
- Paid time off
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Center Director - Preschool
La Petite Academy —Garner, NC
- $60,000 - $67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- 21 years or older
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Assistant Director – Business Operations
Creative Schools —Raleigh, NC
- Call employer
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Interim Pedagogical Chair
Emerson Waldorf School —Chapel Hill, NC
- Part-time
- Residential
- Human resources
- Senior level
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Center Director
La Petite Academy —Garner, NC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 21 years or older
- Bachelor's degree
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Assistant Director
Child Development Schools North Carolina LLC —Raleigh, NC
- $39,520 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Recruiting
- Business Administration
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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CTE Teacher - Computer Science Principles
Wake County Public School System —Fuquay-Varina, NC
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Computer Science
- Teaching Certification
Preschool Assistant Director
Kiddie Academy of Morrisville —Morrisville, NC
- From $40,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Preschool Principal

Chesterbrook Academy -
Cary, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $70,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

English
Working with students
Classroom Teaching
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Chesterbrook Academy is a multi-location school group with campuses in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia offering outstanding private education to preschool and elementary students. Our preschools offer the perfect balance of learning and play, while our elementary program provides a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. A career with Chesterbrook offers opportunities in education, summer camps, before and after school programs, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.

Preschool Principal - Chesterbrook Academy

Chesterbrook Academy is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and student-centered Preschool Principal to lead the academic, operational, and cultural life of our school. This role provides overall leadership for instructional quality, staff performance, enrollment, family engagement, licensing compliance, and financial stewardship.

In this role, you will cultivate a safe, engaging, and enriching environment where young children can thrive. You will guide the successful implementation of the Spring Education Curriculum, coach and develop faculty and staff, strengthen relationships with families, and ensure that daily school operations reflect Chesterbrook Academy’s high standards.

This position is ideal for a visible and accountable school leader who combines sound educational judgment with strong operational acumen, a growth mindset, and a can-do approach to building a collaborative, high-performing school community.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays and sick days
401(k) plan with company match
Tuition discounts for your children
Professional development opportunities
Education reimbursement and partnerships

What You’ll Do

Provide overall leadership for the preschool, including the instructional program, daily operations, school culture, and the student and family experience
Lead the successful implementation of the Spring Education Curriculum and ensure developmentally appropriate, engaging, and high-quality learning experiences across classrooms
Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, develop, evaluate, and retain qualified faculty and staff while establishing clear expectations and accountability for performance
Observe classroom practice, provide actionable feedback, and support teachers in strengthening instruction, classroom management, family communication, and professional growth
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and positive workplace culture in which employees feel supported, valued, and responsible for shared school goals
Ensure a safe, clean, organized, and attractive school environment that supports learning and meets all health, safety, and operational expectations
Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal laws, childcare licensing requirements, accreditation standards, company policies, and required recordkeeping practices
Oversee staffing plans, scheduling, student supervision, emergency preparedness, and other daily operational processes necessary for a well-run preschool
Manage the school’s budget, profit and loss performance, purchasing, resource allocation, and financial controls in partnership with regional and organizational leadership
Drive enrollment growth and retention by partnering with admissions and marketing teams, engaging prospective families, supporting tours and events, and delivering an exceptional family experience
Build trusted relationships with current families through proactive, professional communication and timely, thoughtful resolution of questions or concerns
Develop strong relationships with community partners and represent Chesterbrook Academy through outreach, school events, and community engagement initiatives
Partner with other Chesterbrook Academy leaders to support continuity of care, student transitions, shared best practices, and a cohesive educational experience
Use enrollment, staffing, financial, operational, and student data to identify priorities, make informed decisions, and continuously strengthen school performance
Model professionalism, sound judgment, integrity, adaptability, and a visible commitment to children, families, employees, and the Chesterbrook Academy community

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
Minimum of three years of experience in education administration or business administration preferred
Minimum of one year of teaching experience required; three years of teaching experience preferred
Meets all minimum education and experience requirements established by applicable state regulations and accrediting bodies, including any state-required director credentials or certifications
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to hire, coach, develop, evaluate, and hold employees accountable
Working knowledge of early childhood education, child development, instructional quality, licensing compliance, health and safety practices, and school operations
Ability to manage budgets, staffing plans, purchasing, enrollment priorities, and multiple operational responsibilities with accuracy and sound judgment
Strong communication, relationship-building, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to build a collaborative culture, navigate competing priorities, and lead effectively in a dynamic school environment
Commitment to family engagement, professional development, continuous improvement, and high standards for student care and learning
Ability to successfully pass state and federal background checks
Compliance with all applicable state education, childcare licensing, and employment requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

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