Elementary Principal

Applitrack; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

NJ Pension Plan

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District in Mercer County seeks an educational leader with NJ Principal's Certificate (Standard, Provisional, or CE) and at least five years of successful teaching experience, plus proven administrative experience.

The appointee will oversee program implementation, manage funds, and collaborate with building and central office leadership in a large district, with benefits including medical/vision/dental, PTO, and NJ pension; salary is based on HTASA guide, 2026-27, Step

Qualifications

• NJ Principal's Certificate required (Standard, Provisional, or CE).
• Administrative Experience required
• Knowledge/experience with early childhood/elementary best practices (particularly Mathematics and English Language Arts)
• Understanding of teacher observation/evaluation process
• Ability to manage local, state, and federal funds (school level)
• Ability to strengthen family and community engagement
• Knowledge of school law, assessment accountability, and NJ Student Learning Standards
• Willingness to work collaboratively with building and central office administration (in a large district setting)

Education

NJ Principal's Certificate (Standard, Provisional, or CE)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Hamilton Township School District Mercer County

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County

• NJ Principal's Certificate Required (Standard, Provisional, or CE)
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience;
• Administrative Experience required
• Knowledge/experience with early childhood/elementary best practices (particularly Mathematics and English Language Arts);
• Understanding of teacher observation/evaluation process;
• Ability to manage local, state, and federal funds (school level);
• Ability to strengthen family and community engagement;
• Knowledge of school law, assessment accountability, and NJ Student Learning Standards;
• Willingness to work collaboratively with building and central office administration (in a large district setting).

Salary:Based on 2026-2027 HTASA Salary Guide Step 9A: (min.) $145,463to (max.) $149,963. (with doctorate degree)

Effective: 2026-2027 School Year

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

Permanent employees only.

AA/EEO

• In accordance with S-414/A-3188 ( http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM ), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers (\"employers\") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.
• Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act ( http://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml )