Top 46 Principal Jobs in Thornton, Co

Assistant Principal, Elementary
Adams 12 Five Star Schools —Thornton, CO
- $88,359 - $138,202 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Interim K8 Assistant Principal
Prospect Ridge Academy —Broomfield, CO
- $96,265 - $108,298 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
11d
Littleton High School, Assistant Principal
Littleton Public Schools —Littleton, CO
- $95,505 - $116,737 a year
- Bilingual
- School experience
- High school
12d
Assistant Principal
Boulder Valley School District —Broomfield, CO
- $111,359 - $167,038 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- School experience
- Spanish
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2d
Shrine of St. Anne Parish Elementary School Principal
Archdiocese Of Denver —Arvada, CO
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Elementary school
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Childcare Assistant Director
Willows Child Learning Centers —Lonetree, CO
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Marketing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Preschool Center Director
The Learning Experience - Highlands Ranch —Highlands Ranch, CO
- $52,475 - $53,500 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
1d
Childcare Assistant Director
Willows Child Learning Centers —Centennial, CO
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Marketing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Preschool Site Director
Adams 12 Five Star Schools —Thornton, CO
- $28.00 - $35.38 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2d
Sub Assistant Principal
Jeffco Public Schools —Jefferson County, CO
- $147,680 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
Sub Principal
Jeffco Public Schools —Jefferson County, CO
- $178,235.20 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Childcare Center Director
Rocky Mountain Prep —Denver, CO
- $85,000 - $93,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
3d
Center Director
KinderCare Education —Denver, CO
- $56,250 - $102,250 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
11d
Director - TPH Denver
TPH Denver LLC —Highlands Ranch, CO
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Leadership
- School
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Dean of Academic Services
Valor Christian High School —Highlands Ranch, CO
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
3d
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, MONTBELLO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Montbello Middle School —Denver, CO
- Online Application
- Research
- Master's degree
- Education
- Health insurance
9d
Assistant Director at North Yampa KinderCare
KinderCare Education —Denver, CO
- $15.45 - $39.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
PRINCIPAL - POOL 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR
OFFICE OF SCHOOLS —Denver, CO
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- 5 years
- Health insurance
Academic Dean
Colorado Early Colleges —Englewood, CO
- $85,000 - $102,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Education
Assistant Director at Broomfield Palisade KinderCare
KinderCare Education —Broomfield, CO
- $20.90 - $24.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Assistant Principal, Elementary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools -
Thornton, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$88,359 - $138,202 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

457(b)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Curriculum implementation management in an education administration role
School experience
Behavioral standards enforcement in schools
Master's degree
Driver's License
Policy & process development
Principal Certification
Classroom experience
Student discipline
Policy Development

Full Job Description

JobID: 15368

Position Type:
Administrative/Leadership - Assistant Principal/Elementary Assistant Principal

Date Posted:
7/20/2026

Location:
North Mor Elementary School

FULL SALARY RANGE: AP1 (minimum: $88,359- mid-point: $113,280 - maximum: $138,202)
The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS: 10
JOB CODE: 3085
POSITION TYPE: New/Replacement
LOCATION: Thornton, CO

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY: Assist the principal in the administration of the elementary school, including but not limited to, developing and enforcing policies related to student discipline and attendance; planning, organizing and implementing curriculum; hiring, supervising, evaluating and assisting with dismissing personnel; monitoring and enforcing building safety and security; assisting in planning and implementing student programs; and assisting in the development and implementation of the school improvement plan.

JOB TASKS:
Develop, implement and maintain discipline policies and procedures.
Develop, implement and monitor attendance policies and procedures.
Plan, organize and implement curriculum and instruction in accordance with District and state guidelines and procedures.
Develop and maintain relationships with parents and community to encourage and value their participation in the learning experience of the whole child.
Assist in the management of human resources, including hiring, supervising, evaluating and assisting with dismissing personnel.
Monitor safety and security of the building. Respond timely to building security and maintenance needs.
Assist in program planning and implementation for recipient groups (e.g., gifted and talented, ELL, non-categorical, special education, at-risk, etc.).
Assist in the development and implementation of the school improvement plan, including staff development.
Assist in implementing and gathering student data.
Participate in personal professional growth opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree plus additional coursework required to obtain a Colorado Principal License.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience employed as a teacher or special services provider (SSP), preferably at the secondary level.
Valid Colorado driver's license.
Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills. Strong decision making, analytical and organizational skills.
Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of and ability to develop, monitor and evaluate curriculum, discipline plans and supervision/safety plans (RDPs).

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS:
Colorado Principal License required
Classified Employee and Certified Employee Evaluation Training Certificates required within one (1) month after hire.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

SALARY INFORMATION:
The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees' education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program or review our Administrative Salary Schedule.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).
To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.

THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
Rev 7/26

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