Top 93 School principal Jobs in Pennsylvania

Principal Mentor (Elementary and Secondary) - (2026-2027) - Posting #1863
Cheltenham Township School District —Elkins Park, PA
- $125 an hour
- Online Application
- School experience
- Doctoral degree
- Senior level
Elementary School Principal
Manheim Township School District —Lititz, PA
- $114,405 - $160,167 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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High School Assistant Principal
Commonwealth Charter Academy —Malvern, PA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
School Principal
Chester Upland School District —Chester, PA
- School experience
- Doctoral degree
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Director of Special Education- High School
Commonwealth Charter Academy —Harrisburg, PA
- Full-time
- High school
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- Driver's License
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Elementary Principal- Radnor Elementary School
Radnor Township School District —Radnor, PA
- Online Application
- 5 years
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
Principal
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District —Kennett Square, PA
- Full-time
- School experience
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Head of Upper School
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
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- Adolescents
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School Principal
Elwyn —Elwyn, PA
- $125,000 - $155,000 a year
- Overtime
- School experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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- Health insurance
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High School Assistant Principal
Hampton Township School District —Allison Park, PA
- Full-time
- Background check
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- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Elementary School Principal
Allentown School District —Allentown, PA
- $109,913 - $153,878 a year
- School experience
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant School Principal (2026-27 SY)
Chester Upland School District —Chester, PA
- School experience
- Doctoral degree
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Assistant Principal- Ithan Elementary School
Radnor Township School District —Bryn Mawr, PA
- Online Application
- 5 years
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
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Principal
The Discovery Preschools —Newtown, PA
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Public speaking
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Principal - Elementary School
Harrisburg School District —Harrisburg, PA
- Senior level
- Public school
- Leadership
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High School Principal
Allentown School District —Allentown, PA
- $132,318 - $185,246 a year
- School experience
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lower School Director
Excelsior School of Philadelphia —Philadelphia, PA
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Public speaking
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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Elementary School Principal
Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg —Lancaster, PA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Education
- Senior level
Head of School
Manheim Christian School —Manheim, PA
- $50,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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School Director
Specialized Education Services —Philadelphia, PA
- $92,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Education
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Principal Mentor (Elementary and Secondary) - (2026-2027) - Posting #1863

Cheltenham Township School District
Elkins Park, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$125 an hour

Qualifications

School experience
Large-scale organizational change management

Full Job Description

JOB VACANCY

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 07.28.2026

The Cheltenham School District announces the following contratual/hourly position(s) for the 2026-2027 school year:

TITLE: Principal Mentor (Elementary and Secondary)

REPORTS TO: Superintendent or Designee

TERMS: Contractual/Hourly/Part-Time

SALARY: $125 per hour

LOCATION: District-wide

Job Summary:

The Cheltenham School District seeks experienced and highly effective educational leaders to serve as Principal Mentors for elementary and secondary school administrators. Aligned with the district's mission, vision, and Strategic Plan, Principal Mentors will partner with school leaders to strengthen instructional leadership, organizational effectiveness, and leadership capacity while fostering learning environments where every student thrives.

Principal Mentors serve as trusted thought partners. Through coaching conversations, reflective practice, and leadership problem-solving, mentors support principals in deepening their instructional leadership, strengthening organizational systems, improving decision-making, and advancing continuous school improvement. The mentoring relationship is grounded in trust, inquiry, and professional growth while maintaining accountability for measurable leadership outcomes.

The Principal Mentor advances the district's commitment to excellence in teaching and learning by building the leadership capacity of school administrators through individualized coaching, systems thinking, and leadership development. The mentor supports principals in translating strategic priorities into sustainable leadership practices that positively impact teaching, learning, school culture, and student outcomes.

Time Commitment

This is a part-time, hourly position. While work hours may vary based on district needs and are subject to the district’s discretion, Principal Mentors are expected to work approximately 2 to 5 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership

Coach principals in developing and sustaining high-quality instructional programs.
Support leaders in aligning instructional practices with district priorities and school improvement goals.
Guide principals in the effective use of student achievement data to inform instructional decisions.
Strengthen principals' ability to provide meaningful feedback to teachers through instructional supervision.
Support implementation of evidence-based instructional practices and continuous improvement cycles.

Executive Coaching

Establish trusting and collaborative coaching relationships.
Utilize research-based coaching strategies that promote reflection, problem-solving, and professional growth.
Serve as a strategic thought partner in navigating leadership challenges.
Facilitate reflective conversations that strengthen leadership efficacy and decision-making.
Promote adaptive leadership practices and continuous learning.
Systems Thinking and Organizational Leadership
Assist principals in examining schools as interconnected systems.
Support leaders in designing sustainable structures that improve organizational effectiveness.
Guide principals in aligning people, processes, and resources with district strategic priorities.
Help leaders identify systemic barriers and develop long-term solutions.
Encourage proactive planning and strategic implementation.
Accountability and Continuous Improvement
Support principals in establishing measurable leadership goals aligned with district priorities.
Assist school leaders in developing implementation benchmarks and monitoring progress.
Encourage evidence-based decision-making through the use of qualitative and quantitative data.
Promote continuous cycles of reflection, implementation, monitoring, and refinement.
Secondary Responsibilities

Principal Mentors will:

Meet regularly with assigned principals according to an agreed-upon coaching schedule.
Foster reflective practice while honoring the professional autonomy of each principal.
Model professionalism, integrity, equity-centered leadership, and continuous improvement.

Communication with Central Office

Principal Mentors are expected to provide monthly progress updates to the district’s central office. These updates should focus on:

Overall progress toward coaching goals,
Emerging leadership trends across schools,
Areas where additional district support may be beneficial,
Evidence that coaching is translating into changes in leadership practices and organizational effectiveness, and
Recommendations for districtwide leadership development opportunities.

Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate:

Successful experience as an elementary or secondary principal with a record of sustained school improvement.
Experience supervising instructional programs and leading organizational change.
Demonstrated expertise in instructional leadership and school improvement.
Knowledge of leadership coaching methodologies.
Strong understanding of systems thinking and organizational development.
Experience leading professional learning communities and developing leadership capacity.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
Ability to analyze data and support evidence-based decision-making.
Commitment to equity, belonging, and continuous improvement.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience mentoring or coaching school leaders.
- Executive coaching certification or comparable coaching preparation.
- Experience supporting principals across multiple schools or districts.
- Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership or related field.

All applicants: Must complete the on-line application to be considered for this position, which is located under Employment Opportunities at www.cheltenham.org.

External candidates: If hired, you will be required to provide Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances and other mandatory employment forms.

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

CHELTENHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT

2000 ASHBOURNE ROAD, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027

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