Principal – Elementary K-5

• Previous applicants need not apply.

Requirements:

• 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.) $145,463 to (max.) $149,963.(with doctorate degree) 

Effective:  2026-2027 School Year, anticipated start date September 1, 2026  

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.

Qualified candidates must submit a Resume when applying for this position in our Applitrack System.

Interested candidates with applications in our Applitrack System must specifically "apply" for this position. 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 (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)

Hamilton Township School District (Hamilton) is a regular school district located in Mercer County with 23 schools, 973 teachers and 12,183 students. Total Revenue is $282,703,000 and is trending up. Hamilton Township School District (Hamilton) spends $20,620 per student per year on instruction.