Principal Jobs in Illinois

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

  • Decatur, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 10 hours 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...

PEL Lead Teacher

  • Beach Park, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Beach Park, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in early childhood education or child development, or in another related field with at least 30 hours in ECE OR Masters degree in early childhood education or child...

Early Head Start/PI Lead Teacher

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Qualifications: Bachelors degree early childhood education or child development, or in another related field with at least 30 hours in ECE....

Experienced Two Year old Lead Teacher

  • Oswego, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Oswego, IL
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: At least 6 months of professional teaching experience preferred Associates in Early Childhood Education/CDA in related age group....

Bilingual Lead Teacher (AGE 3-5)

  • Zion, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Zion, IL
  • 3 days ago

Must Haves: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education (ECE), Child Development (CD), or related field with a minimum of 27 credits in Early Childhood....

Lead Teacher (0 to 3)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Education & Certification Requirements Bachelor's Degreein Early Childhood Education or related field....

Lead Teacher Early Head Start

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 4 days ago

For Lead Teacher for 0-3 year olds: o Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with a minimum of 24 hours of Early Childhood Education classes required.o Illinois Gateways to...

Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Northbrook / Bernard Weinger

  • Northbrook, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 5 days ago

OR The equivalency of an Associates degree in Early Childhood, defined by NAEYC as at least 60 college/university credits with at least 30 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary...

6th Lead Teacher (1091)

  • Peoria, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 5 days ago

Reports to: Building Principal Position Objective: To perform the duties of organizing, providing, and promoting activities and events for the student group....

Lead Teacher

  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • 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. + The ability to meet state requirements for...

Lead Teacher - Infant

  • Normal, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Normal, IL
  • 6 days ago

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

Lead Teacher ($500 Sign-on Bonus)

  • Oswego, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Oswego, IL
  • 6 days ago

You will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow in your field and share your passion for early childhood education....

Summer School High School Administrator

  • Urbana, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 7 days ago

JOB TITLE: Summer School High School Administrator LOCATION: Urbana High School SUPERVISOR: Superintendent or Designee SUPERVISES : Building Staff JOB SUMMARY : The Urbana High School Summer School Principal...

Lead Teacher (AGE 0-3)

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 7 days ago

Must Haves: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education (ECE), Child Development (CD), or related field with a minimum of 27 credits in Early Childhood....

Lead Teacher

  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • 9 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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Salary for Principal Jobs in Illinois

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

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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