Elementary Assistant Principal Jobs
Elementary Assistant Principal jobs are open across public school districts, charter networks, and private K-12 institutions, from early-career educators stepping into administration to experienced instructional leaders, with specializations in curriculum alignment, student discipline, and special education compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604
ADMINISTRATIVE JOB OPENING
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
WALTERSVILLE
STEP/SALARY: MA – PHD / $154,919-$168,910
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides effective instructional leadership to the school community.
- Ensures that students under your supervision receive the instruction and other professional support necessary given their individual needs and abilities, to allow them to attain mastery in verbal and written communication, reading comprehension, mathematics, thinking and decision-making skills, and to meet other goals and objectives established by the district.
- Develops a school-wide organization for optimum staff effectiveness.
- Ensures that the school's mission statement is the driving force for all school decision-making.
- Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates a long-range strategic plan that is inclusive and focused on instructional improvement.
- Supervises and evaluates school staff to ensure optimum student achievement.
- Supervises and evaluates administrative staff to promote instructional leadership.
- Promotes parental, student, and community involvement.
- Supervises registration, scheduling, programming, attendance, grade reports, as well as district, state and national reports.
- Establishes procedures to enhance the safety and security of pupils and staff.
- Implements student discipline and attendance policies.
- Develops and implements site-based professional development.
- Manages school budget maintains accurate records and prepares reports as requested.
- Fulfills other duties, as designated in the principal's job description.
- Fulfills other duties as requested by the Assistant Superintendent.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Certified as an Intermediate Administrator (092)
- Five years successful record of teaching and a minimum of Five (5) years in an urban district as an administrator.
- Knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process, including curriculum development, instructional improvement, and standards of assessment.
- Knowledge and understanding of elementary school programming, including special education, bilingual education services, and all special programs.
- Ability to effectively communicate (both orally and in writing) with staff members, students, parents, and community.
- Experience building positive community and working relationships.
- Excellent managerial skills including delegation, effective decision-making and problem-solving.
- Ability to collaborate with the entire school community in order to lead to school improvement and achievement.
- Proficient in use of computers and technology.
This position is in accordance with the Agreement between the Bridgeport Board of Education and the Bridgeport Council of Administrators and Supervisors (BCAS).
This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.
It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, or learning disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604
ADMINISTRATIVE JOB OPENING
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
WALTERSVILLE
STEP/SALARY: MA – PHD / $154,919-$168,910
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides effective instructional leadership to the school community.
- Ensures that students under your supervision receive the instruction and other professional support necessary given their individual needs and abilities, to allow them to attain mastery in verbal and written communication, reading comprehension, mathematics, thinking and decision-making skills, and to meet other goals and objectives established by the district.
- Develops a school-wide organization for optimum staff effectiveness.
- Ensures that the school's mission statement is the driving force for all school decision-making.
- Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates a long-range strategic plan that is inclusive and focused on instructional improvement.
- Supervises and evaluates school staff to ensure optimum student achievement.
- Supervises and evaluates administrative staff to promote instructional leadership.
- Promotes parental, student, and community involvement.
- Supervises registration, scheduling, programming, attendance, grade reports, as well as district, state and national reports.
- Establishes procedures to enhance the safety and security of pupils and staff.
- Implements student discipline and attendance policies.
- Develops and implements site-based professional development.
- Manages school budget maintains accurate records and prepares reports as requested.
- Fulfills other duties, as designated in the principal's job description.
- Fulfills other duties as requested by the Assistant Superintendent.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Certified as an Intermediate Administrator (092)
- Five years successful record of teaching and a minimum of Five (5) years in an urban district as an administrator.
- Knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process, including curriculum development, instructional improvement, and standards of assessment.
- Knowledge and understanding of elementary school programming, including special education, bilingual education services, and all special programs.
- Ability to effectively communicate (both orally and in writing) with staff members, students, parents, and community.
- Experience building positive community and working relationships.
- Excellent managerial skills including delegation, effective decision-making and problem-solving.
- Ability to collaborate with the entire school community in order to lead to school improvement and achievement.
- Proficient in use of computers and technology.
This position is in accordance with the Agreement between the Bridgeport Board of Education and the Bridgeport Council of Administrators and Supervisors (BCAS).
This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.
It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, or learning disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in elementary assistant principal jobs.
- Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field
- Valid state administrator or principal licensure
- Minimum of three to five years of certified classroom teaching experience
- Experience with instructional coaching, curriculum implementation, or teacher evaluation
- Proficiency with student information systems and data analysis tools
- Demonstrated experience in student discipline, PBIS, or restorative practices
Tips for Your Elementary Assistant Principal Job Search
Tailor your resume to instructional leadership
Hiring committees want evidence you've led teachers, not just managed classrooms. Highlight coaching cycles, walkthrough feedback, and any PLCs you facilitated. Generic education resumes get passed over when candidates with documented instructional leadership experience are in the pool.
Earn your principal licensure before applying
Most districts require a state-issued administrator or principal license before they'll interview you. If yours is pending, note the expected completion date on your resume so screeners don't eliminate you before you can explain.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists elementary 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 districts during their hiring window
Most elementary assistant principal postings open between February and April for the following school year. Applying after May puts you competing for a shrinking pool, often after finalist interviews are already underway.
Prepare a portfolio of student outcome data
Bring a one-page data snapshot to interviews showing how your school or grade-level teams moved a measurable outcome, like attendance, proficiency rates, or discipline referrals, during your tenure. Panels ask for this more often than candidates expect.
Negotiate start date and professional development funding
Salary schedules in public districts are often fixed, but start date flexibility and a professional development stipend are negotiable. Ask about both before accepting an offer rather than waiting until after you've signed.
Elementary Assistant Principal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most elementary assistant principals?
The most active employers for elementary assistant principals right now are Prince William County Public Schools, Montgomery Public Schools, and Leander Independent School District, and the most openings are in Texas, Virginia, and Alabama, 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 each spring hiring cycle.
How many elementary assistant principal jobs are remote?
About 0% of elementary assistant principal openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the on-site nature of most school leadership roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote flexibility include district-level curriculum coordination or instructional coaching positions that carry an assistant principal title.
How do you become an elementary assistant principal?
Start by completing a master's degree in educational leadership or administration, which most states require for licensure. Next, earn your state administrator license and log the supervised internship hours your state mandates. Build a record of leading teachers through coaching cycles or committee work, then apply for assistant principal openings at the elementary level.
Can you become an elementary assistant principal with limited administrative experience?
Yes, but you need to show you've taken on leadership responsibilities inside the classroom or school building already. Serving as a department chair, instructional coach, mentor teacher, or committee lead gives you concrete examples to draw on. Districts hiring first-time administrators look closely at that evidence when formal admin experience is absent.
What does the elementary assistant principal interview process look like?
Most districts run a multi-stage process starting with a phone or video screen, followed by a panel interview that typically includes the principal, a district administrator, and sometimes a teacher representative. Candidates are often asked to respond to scenario-based questions on student discipline, instructional feedback, and family communication, and some districts add a data review or writing sample component.
Where can I find and apply to elementary assistant principal jobs?
You can find and apply to elementary assistant principal jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your licensure, grade-level experience, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that matches.
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