Principal Jobs in Hampshire, IL

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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Lead Teacher

  • Learning Care Group
  • Crystal Lake, IL (17 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (17 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 5 days ago

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

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43-week program Early Learning Lead Teacher (3-5)

  • Metropolitan Family Services
  • Wheaton, IL (24 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (24 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 10 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or education from an accredited college or university required....

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Chief Academic Officer

  • DeKalb Community Unit School District
  • Dekalb, IL (16 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Dekalb, IL (16 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Evaluation endorsement, ISBE Principal Evaluation Endorsement required Full/part time experience as a teacher or certified employee in an educational setting Salary Range $139,000 to $165,000 based...

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Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Cadence Academy Preschool
  • Saint Charles, IL (14 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (14 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Education Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred....

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Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

  • The Goddard School
  • Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Qualifications: High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous experience working with...

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Lead Teacher-La Petite Academy of Schaumburg

  • Learning Care Group
  • Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 23 days ago

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

In Person

Preschoo Lead Teacher

  • The Goddard School
  • Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (21 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Qualifications: High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous experience working with...

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3rd Grade PLC Lead Teacher

  • Mary Endres Elementary
  • Woodstock, IL (17 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Woodstock, IL (17 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

3rd Grade PLC Lead Teacher Woodstock Community Unit District 200 Mary Endres Elementary - Woodstock, Illinois This job is also posted in Woodstock Community Unit District 200 Job Details Job...

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Lead Teacher- IL

  • Children of America
  • South Elgin, IL (11 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South Elgin, IL (11 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Lead Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow professionally and share your passion for early childhood education...

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Lead Teacher - Children's Courtyard, Shoreline Dr

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • Aurora, IL (23 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aurora, IL (23 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

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

In Person

Infant Toddler Lead Teacher

  • Metropolitan Family Services
  • Wheaton, IL (24 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (24 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

OR Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education....

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Lead Teacher

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • Bloomingdale, IL (22 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bloomingdale, IL (22 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

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

In Person

Toddler Lead Teacher

  • The Goddard School
  • Saint Charles, IL (14 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (14 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Toddler Lead Teacher Qualifications: High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous...

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Preschool Lead Teacher

  • YMCA
  • Palatine, IL (24 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Palatine, IL (24 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

OR 64 semester hours in any discipline with a minimum of 21 hours of college credit in child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Gateways...

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Day Care Lead Teacher

  • The Learning Experience
  • Elgin, IL (14 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL (14 miles from Hampshire, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

At TLE, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey....

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Demographic Data for Hampshire, IL

Moving to Hampshire, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Hampshire, IL below.


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Salary for Principal Jobs in Hampshire, IL

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Hampshire, IL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.2%
Bachelor's Degree
27.3%
Doctorate Degree
13.6%
Associate's Degree
5.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.0%
High School or GED
3.1%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Principals in Hampshire, IL
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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