Principal Jobs in Georgia

A Principal in elementary education serves as the leader and manager for the school, setting its educational standards and goals, and ensuring it meets them. They are responsible for creating a safe and productive learning environment, managing teaching staff, overseeing curriculum, and communicating with parents and community members. They also handle the school's administrative duties, such as budgeting and scheduling. A Principal is expected to have a deep understanding of elementary education, curriculum development, and school administration. In addition, they should possess excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

To become a Principal, an individual typically needs a master's degree in Education Administration or a related field, and some states may also require completion of a school administrator licensing program. Prior to becoming a Principal, they often have experience as a teacher or school counselor, gaining firsthand classroom experience and understanding of student needs. Some may also have roles as an Assistant Principal or a Department Head, managing aspects of school administration and gaining leadership experience. These roles provide the necessary professional experience and knowledge needed to effectively run a school.

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Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Douglasville, GA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Douglasville, GA
  • 15 hours ago

Sunbrook Academy, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education...

Pre-K Lead Teacher_GA

  • Villa Rica, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Villa Rica, GA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Join Us as a GA Pre-K Teacher and Shape the Future of Early Childhood Education!...

Lead Teacher - Georgia

  • Acworth, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Acworth, GA
  • 1 day ago

childhood education specialties, a TCD, or any college degree in ECE or Child Development....

Pre-K Lead Teacher

  • Forest Park, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Forest Park, GA
  • 1 day ago

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs of students in communication skills, early literacy and numeracy skills, health habits, physical...

Chilldcare Lead Teacher

  • Smyrna, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Smyrna, GA
  • 2 days ago

Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine ; Use our parent communication app...

Compass Transition Academy Lead Teacher

  • Dalton, GA
  • 5 days ago
  • Dalton, GA
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: High School Certified Positions/Teacher - 9th Grade to 12th Grade Date Posted: 4/24/2025 Location: Northwest Georgia Career Academy Date Available: 2025-2026   Description:...

Lead Teacher

  • Columbus, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 6 days ago

childhood education specialties, a TCD, or any college degree in ECE or Child Development....

Lead Teacher

  • Riverdale, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Riverdale, GA
  • 6 days ago

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans....

Lead Teacher - Toddler

  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, GA
  • 6 days ago

Cadence Academy Preschool, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking an Toddler Lead Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood...

Special Education Lead Teacher

  • Covington, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Covington, GA
  • 7 days ago

SPECIAL EDUCATION LEAD TEACHER REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold valid Teaching Certificate in Special Education Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree...

Childcare Lead Teacher

  • Sugar Hill, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Sugar Hill, GA
  • 8 days ago

The Learning Grove Academy Sugar Hill is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teacher s to support the following age groups: Infant To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school...

Preschool Lead Teacher - East Point Center

  • East Point, GA
  • 11 days ago
  • East Point, GA
  • 11 days ago

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas: child development and early education theories and practices, safe and appropriate activities for...

Lead Teacher - Toddler

  • Richmond Hill, GA
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond Hill, GA
  • 13 days ago

Experience in Early Childhood Education in a certified child development center (minimum 6 months). Prior experience with the assigned age group....

Twos Lead Teacher

  • Loganville, GA
  • 13 days ago
  • Loganville, GA
  • 13 days ago

Sunbrook Academy, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education...

Afterschool Lead Teacher

  • Austell, GA
  • 13 days ago
  • Austell, GA
  • 13 days ago

Sunbrook Academy, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Afterschool Lead Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education...

Demographic Data for Georgia

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Georgia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireElementaryTeachers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Principal positions.



Highest Education Level

Principals in Georgia offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.8%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
Doctorate Degree
14.1%
Associate's Degree
5.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
High School or GED
3.3%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Principals in Georgia
2-4 years
38.4%
4-6 years
33.8%
1-2 years
11.7%
Less than 1 year
6.6%
8-10 years
4.7%
6-8 years
4.6%
10+ years
0.1%


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