Vice Principal- Middle School

Hamilton Township School District; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 138,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

NJ Pension

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District in Mercer County is seeking an experienced Vice-Principal for Grice Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires NJ Principal's Certificate and a minimum of five years of teaching experience, with strong middle school practices and scheduling expertise.

The successful candidate will lead instructional improvement, support family and community engagement, and collaborate with district leaders to uphold NJ standards and district policies.

Qualifications

• NJ Principal's Certificate required (Standard, Provisional, or CE).
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience.
• Knowledge/experience with middle school best practices (core academic areas and intervention).
• Knowledge/experience with master scheduling.
• Understanding of teacher observation/evaluation (Danielson).
• Ability to strengthen family and community engagement in a diverse middle school.
• Knowledge of school climate and restorative interventions.
• Ability to present building-based professional development.
• Knowledge of school law, assessment procedures, and NJ Student Learning Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead school improvement initiatives and professional development for staff.
• Oversee master scheduling and instructional program alignment.
• Collaborate with building and central Office administration.
• Ensure compliance with NJ standards and district policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Instructional leadership

Danielson framework knowledge

Education

NJ Principal's Certificate

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Hamilton Township School District Mercer County

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County

• Date Posted: 9/2/2026
• Location: Grice Middle School
• Closing Date: 09/23/2026
• NJ Principal's Certificate Required (Standard, Provisional, or CE)
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience;
• Knowledge/experience with middle school best practices (particularly in core academic areas and intervention);
• Knowledge/experience with master scheduling;
• Understanding of teacher observation/evaluation process (ie: Danielson);
• Ability to strengthen family and community engagement within a diverse middle school community;
• Knowledge/experience with classroom and building school climate and restorative interventions;
• Ability to present building-based professional development;
• 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)

Effective: 2026 - 2027 School Year

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

• Per HTASA Salary Guide STEP 9A at 87% for Middle School Vice-Principal
• $137,557 to 142,057 (with doctorate degree)
• 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 )

Permanent employees only.