Assistant Principal Jobs
Assistant Principal jobs are open across K-12 public schools, charter networks, and private institutions, from entry-level positions supporting a single grade band to senior roles overseeing school-wide curriculum, discipline, and staff development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Extensive knowledge of best practices to ensure the academic growth of all students;
- Extensive knowledge of school-based management, curriculum, organizational patterns, school operations, and student services;
- Extensive knowledge of the evaluation process of professional staff;
- Considerable knowledge of computer skills, specifically, e-mails, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and instructional technology;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail;
- Ability to maintain a highly motivated staff by providing a healthy and safe work environment and by communicating with employees in an honest, fair, and timely manner using sound judgment;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in School Administration;
- Three years previous teaching experience.
- Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator- Principal;
- Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.
- Experience working in or supporting high needs schools;
- Knowledge of and experience with the North Carolina Education Evaluation System (NCEES) for evaluating professional staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as a member of the school administrative team and assists the principal in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
- Assists with the development of a master schedule and related duty assignments; assists with student orientation and registration activities.
- Assists in the preparation and management of the school budget and allocations according to local, state, and federal policies and regulations; works to involve school staff in setting budget priorities.
- Provides direction to school staff in implementing goals and plans to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.
- Ensures that school-based staff are aware of Wake County Public School’s board of education policies.
- Ensures the school is compatible with the legal, financial, and organizational structure of the school system.
- May be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of a school discipline policy that is consistent with the Wake County Public Schools board policy on Student Rights and state law.
- Ensures the School Improvement Plan is followed and reviewed throughout the school year; implements a system for regular self-assessment and following through by adjusting to the School Improvement Plan.
- Assists with ensuring that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program.
- Supervises, observes, and evaluates the performance of school staff as directed by the Principal in a timely manner according to an annual observation/evaluation schedule; identifies effective teaching and learning strategies with the ability to convey the impact of effectiveness to the change process.
- Maintains records relating to materials, supplies, and equipment which are necessary to carry out the daily school routine.
- Attends meetings, professional development, and conferences to stay abreast of current policies and procedures relating to local, state, and federal policies and regulations for public schools.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with the parent-teacher organization and other community organizations to ensure ongoing, two-way communication and initiate activities which foster parent and community involvement.
- Designs, delivers, and facilitates differentiated professional development opportunities that support school staff growth and improvement, including those that are new to the field.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.
- Extensive knowledge of best practices to ensure the academic growth of all students;
- Extensive knowledge of school-based management, curriculum, organizational patterns, school operations, and student services;
- Extensive knowledge of the evaluation process of professional staff;
- Considerable knowledge of computer skills, specifically, e-mails, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and instructional technology;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail;
- Ability to maintain a highly motivated staff by providing a healthy and safe work environment and by communicating with employees in an honest, fair, and timely manner using sound judgment;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in School Administration;
- Three years previous teaching experience.
- Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License for School Administrator- Principal;
- Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.
- Experience working in or supporting high needs schools;
- Knowledge of and experience with the North Carolina Education Evaluation System (NCEES) for evaluating professional staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as a member of the school administrative team and assists the principal in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
- Assists with the development of a master schedule and related duty assignments; assists with student orientation and registration activities.
- Assists in the preparation and management of the school budget and allocations according to local, state, and federal policies and regulations; works to involve school staff in setting budget priorities.
- Provides direction to school staff in implementing goals and plans to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.
- Ensures that school-based staff are aware of Wake County Public School’s board of education policies.
- Ensures the school is compatible with the legal, financial, and organizational structure of the school system.
- May be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of a school discipline policy that is consistent with the Wake County Public Schools board policy on Student Rights and state law.
- Ensures the School Improvement Plan is followed and reviewed throughout the school year; implements a system for regular self-assessment and following through by adjusting to the School Improvement Plan.
- Assists with ensuring that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program.
- Supervises, observes, and evaluates the performance of school staff as directed by the Principal in a timely manner according to an annual observation/evaluation schedule; identifies effective teaching and learning strategies with the ability to convey the impact of effectiveness to the change process.
- Maintains records relating to materials, supplies, and equipment which are necessary to carry out the daily school routine.
- Attends meetings, professional development, and conferences to stay abreast of current policies and procedures relating to local, state, and federal policies and regulations for public schools.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with the parent-teacher organization and other community organizations to ensure ongoing, two-way communication and initiate activities which foster parent and community involvement.
- Designs, delivers, and facilitates differentiated professional development opportunities that support school staff growth and improvement, including those that are new to the field.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.
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Who's Hiring
- IDEA Public Schools13
- Alabama State Department of Education13
- Mastery Schools10
- KIPP Public Schools Northern California8
- Rocketship Public Schools7
Top Industries Hiring
- Education43
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Retail1
- Telecommunications1
- Technology & Software1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant principal jobs.
- Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a closely related field
- Valid state principal or administrator licensure or eligibility for immediate certification
- Minimum of three to five years of classroom teaching experience at the relevant grade level
- Experience conducting formal teacher observations and providing instructional coaching feedback
- Proficiency with student information systems and data platforms used for academic progress monitoring
- Demonstrated experience managing student discipline, restorative practices, or school culture initiatives
Tips for Your Assistant Principal Job Search
Tailor your resume for instructional leadership
Highlight data you own: student achievement gains, teacher observation cycles completed, or discipline referral reductions. Principals scanning resumes want to see that you've moved numbers, not just managed processes. Quantify every outcome you can claim directly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant principal openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by grade configuration
Elementary, middle, and high school assistant principal roles demand different competencies. Filter your search by school level and read the posting for whether the district wants a curriculum specialist, a dean-of-students type, or an operational generalist before you apply.
Get your administrator licensure sorted early
Most states require a principal or administrator license before you can be hired, not just before you start. Confirm your state's endorsement is active, your hours are logged, and your transcripts are ready to upload before you submit a single application.
Prepare a leadership portfolio for interviews
Bring a one-page data snapshot covering a school improvement initiative you led, the problem, your intervention, and the outcome. Interview panels for school leadership roles respond to evidence, not just anecdotes about your teaching years.
Negotiate your contract start date strategically
School districts often post assistant principal roles mid-spring for a July or August start. If you're finishing a teaching contract, clarify your release date with your current principal before you accept an offer so you're not caught between competing obligations.
Assistant Principal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant principals?
IDEA Public Schools, Alabama State Department of Education, and Mastery Schools are hiring the most assistant principals right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Charter management organizations and large urban districts tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many assistant principal jobs are remote?
About 3% of assistant principal openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fundamentally on-site nature of school leadership. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are virtual or hybrid charter school programs, where instructional oversight and family communication can partly occur online.
How do you become an assistant principal?
Start by earning a master's degree in educational leadership or administration, then accumulate the classroom teaching experience your state requires, typically several years at the grade level you want to lead. Complete your state's administrator licensure program, which usually includes a supervised internship in a school setting. Once licensed, apply to assistant principal openings that match your grade-level experience and document every leadership initiative you've led.
How do you get hired as an assistant principal with little experience?
Focus on internal pipeline roles first: department chair, instructional coach, dean of students, or grade-level team lead. These positions let you build an observation log, a discipline record, and a data story without holding an administrator title. Districts often promote from within, so visibility inside your current school matters as much as your application materials when you're making the transition into a formal leadership seat.
What does the assistant principal interview process look like?
Most districts run a two-stage process: a screening panel with HR and a building principal, followed by a full committee interview that includes teachers, parents, and central office staff. You'll typically face scenario-based questions on instructional leadership, student discipline, and staff conflict. Some districts add a written response or a data-analysis task to assess how you interpret school performance information before making decisions.
Where can I find and apply to assistant principal jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant principal jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your grade-level experience and state licensure, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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