Top 45 Principal Jobs in San Jose, Ca

Principal, Pomeroy Elementary School
Milpitas Unified School District —Milpitas, CA
- $167,098 - $197,548 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- School experience
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Principal, Rancho Middle School
Milpitas Unified School District —Milpitas, CA
- $156,430 - $184,970 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- School experience
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Principal, Pomeroy Elementary School
Milpitas Unified School District —Milpitas, CA
- $167,098 - $197,548 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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School Leader of Innovation
Rocketship Public Schools —San Jose, CA
- $130,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
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12d
2026-2027 Vice Principal ( Bilingual Spanish & English) - Certificated
Voices College-Bound Language Academies —Morgan Hill, CA
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- School experience
- Spanish
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Director / Infant-Toddler Program Lead (2+ years exp)
Springs of Life Christian Preschool —San Jose, CA
- $58,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Principal, Middle College High School and Coordinator of Dual Enrollment Programs
Milpitas Unified School District —Milpitas, CA
- $166,707 - $197,073 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Director / Supervisor
Confidential —Milpitas, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Paid time off
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Preschool Center Director - Palo Alto - Sign on Bonus
Learn & Play Montessori —Palo Alto, CA
- $75,000 - $98,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Principal of STEM - Middle School (26-27)
KIPP Public Schools Northern California —Redwood City, CA
- $90,000 - $110,872 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Infant and Preschool Director
Action Day Schools —San Jose, CA
- $78,000 - $88,000 a year
- Multiple hires
- School experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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13d
Infant Toddler Center Director
Learn & Play Montessori —Fremont, CA
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Administrator and Enrollment Specialist
Action Day Schools —San Jose, CA
- $52,000 - $62,400 a year
- Multiple hires
- School experience
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Preschool Principal
Merryhill School —San Jose, CA
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- English
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Principal
Rocketship Public Schools —San Jose, CA
- $128,000 - $147,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
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Tentative Vice Principal, Middle School (2026/2027) -1.0 FTE
Livermore Valley Joint Unified Schools —Livermore, CA
- $135,235 - $160,617 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- 3 years
- Senior level
6d
Executive Director SY26- 27 (California Candidate Pool)
Summit Public Schools —San Jose, CA
- $131,337 - $165,120 a year
- Background check
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Assistant School Director
AchieveKids —San Jose, CA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Dean of Expeditions SY26- 27 (California Candidate Pool)
Summit Public Schools —San Jose, CA
- $103,663 - $122,635 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Children
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Program Lead
Catalyst Family Inc. —Sunnyvale, CA
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Customer service
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply

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Principal, Pomeroy Elementary School

Milpitas Unified School District -
Milpitas, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$167,098 - $197,548 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance

Qualifications

School experience
Staff supervision
Faculty evaluation
Operations management
Professional development facilitation in schools
Teacher training
Writing skills
Employment law
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Operations coordination planning
Master's degree
School legal knowledge
Driver's License
Principal Certification
Instructional leadership in education
Managing education teams
Working with students
Overseeing academic personnel management
Parent communication in school administration
Organizational skills
Relationship management
Educational compliance and regulation understanding
Practicing budget management in an educational setting
School policy and procedure enforcement
Education and development budget management
Task assignment
Establishing community partnerships in an education administration role
General management
Teaching
Staff development

Full Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Serves as educational and community leader, and chief administrator of an assigned elementary school, with coordination and administering of all school objectives, instructional programs, teacher and staff evaluations, student activities, school plant operations, school=s attendance area, and other responsibilities as designed by District Superintendent or designee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Interprets and implements district-approved program according to school needs.

Identifies, provides, assigns and coordinates in-service and training opportunities for staff.

Plans the effective use of teaching materials, supplies and equipment.

Coordinates categorically funded programs.

Assigns teachers to classes on the basis of qualifications and student needs.

Assigns duties and responsibilities to (assistant-principal) and other support staff. Coordinates guidance and discipline programs and confers with parents at school.

Recommends school budget, controls expenditures and coordinates with Executive Director-Business Services.

Coordinates with operations/maintenance of school plant and facilities in cooperation with district classified management staff.

Assigns duties and responsibilities to classified staff.

Develops and communicates school policies and procedures in accordance with district guidelines.

Holds regular staff meetings of certificated and classified staff.

Determines teaching procedures and evaluates teachers following district and state guidelines.

Interprets school and district goals to parents and community leaders.

Plans and administers Aopen house@ at school periodically.

Prepares written communications to parents and the community and arranges/participates in speaking engagements.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS: Proper California Administrative Credential. Five (5) years teaching experience. Master's Degree. Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities. Meet district standards for physical and mental health. Appearance, grooming, and personality that establish a desirable example.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF: Comprehensive organization, activities, goals and objectives of a district elementary school. School law administration and applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws. State and local curriculum requirements. Board and district policies, procedures and regulations. Employee-Employer relations law and employee contracts. State plant facility requirements. Budget preparation and control. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Oral and written communication skills. Public speaking techniques.

ABILITY TO: Plan, organize and direct the operations, plant and personnel of an elementary school with 300-600 students. Organize, direct, evaluate and supervise teachers, and classified staff and assigned instructional assistants. Plan and direct the budget and business operations of the school. Maintain responsible and attentive relationship with students, staff and parents. Maintain effective liaison with community and civic organizations. Plan and organize work. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Prepare and deliver oral presentations.

WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Vision (which may be corrected) to read small print; mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend; mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; stand for long periods; walk long distances; lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job; inside and outside environmental conditions; use personal vehicle in the course of employment; attend periodic evening meetings and/or to travel within and out of District boundaries to attend meetings; work evenings or weekends.

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LICENSE: Possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.

Pay: $167,098.00 - $197,548.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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