Vice Principal- High School – Anticipated

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 141,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County seeks a Vice Principal for Nottingham High School (Grades 9-12). The role requires an NJ Principal’s Certificate and at least five years of teaching experience, with administrative experience considered a plus.

Strong knowledge of high school education, block scheduling, and standards-based assessments is expected. Candidate will support school climate, extracurriculars, and athletics, and collaborate with central office in a large district.

Qualifications

• NJ Principal’s Certificate is required.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• Administrative experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of block-scheduling, A-Day/B-Day structure, and unit lunch.
• Understanding of teacher observation/evaluation (e.g., Danielson).
• Knowledge of NJ Student Learning Standards and graduation requirements.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with building and central office administration.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Skills

Principal leadership

Block scheduling

Collaboration with admin

Bilingual Spanish

Relationship building

Education

NJ Principal’s Certificate

Job description

Vice Principal Nottingham High School (Grades 9-12)

• NJ Principal’s Certificate Required (Standard, Provisional, or CE)
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience;
• Administrative Experience (a plus);
• Knowledge/experience with best practices in high school education within a diverse school setting;
• Knowledge of block-scheduling, A-Day/B-Day structure, and unit lunch;
• Understanding of the role/importance of extra-curricular and athletics within a high school setting;
• Knowledge/experience with master scheduling;
• Knowledge/experience with administration of state assessments;
• Understanding of teacher observation/evaluation process (ie: Danielson);
• Understanding of high school graduation requirements;
• Knowledge/experience with classroom and building school climate and restorative interventions;
• Knowledge of school law, assessment accountability/procedures, and NJ Student Learning Standards;
• Willingness to work collaboratively with building and central office administration (in a large district setting).
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Effective: 2026 – 2027 School Year

• Anticipated Start Date: 9/1/2026 (or pending clearance)

Salary Range (prorated from July 1, 2026 per start date)

• Per HTASA Salary Guide STEP 9A at 89% for High School Vice-Principal
• $140,719 to 145,219 (with doctorate degree)

Benefits

• 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.

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.
• 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 (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)