Principal Jobs in Kansas

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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Pre K Lead Teacher

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Minimum one year teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools OR seven to nine semester hours of academic credit in early childhood education or child development and three months...

Lead Teacher - Toddler

  • Olathe, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 3 days ago

childhood education!...

Lead Teacher

  • Olathe, KS
  • 4 days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 4 days ago

Deliver lesson plans for children to develop their social, emotional, physical and intellectual skills. Observe children and interpret their needs....

Lead Teacher - Florence Crittenton

  • Topeka, KS
  • 8 days ago
  • Topeka, KS
  • 8 days ago

Topeka USD 501 www.topekapublicschools.net Reports To: Avondale Principal Purpose: Manage enrollment and transfer of all students entering Florence Crittenton....

Child Care Lead Teacher

  • Basehor, KS
  • 16 days ago
  • Basehor, KS
  • 16 days ago

credit or equivalent training in child development or early childhood education; and three months teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of supervised practicum in licensed...

Middle School After School Leader - Multiple Locations

  • Wichita, KS
  • 22 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 22 days ago

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for building effective, authentic relationships with children, parents, volunteers and staff; greeting and becoming familiar with youth by name. Communicating on a...

Middle School After School Leader - ElDorado

  • El Dorado, KS
  • 22 days ago
  • El Dorado, KS
  • 22 days ago

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for building effective, authentic relationships with children, parents, volunteers and staff; greeting and becoming familiar with youth by name. Communicating on a...

Toddler Lead Teacher East Early Learning Center

  • Wichita, KS
  • 22 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 22 days ago

education providing direct care and supervision to children of the same age and 3 semester hours of academic study or equivalent training in early childhood education Knowledge, Skills and Abilities...

Lead Teacher

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 25 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 25 days ago

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

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Olathe, KS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Olathe, KS
  • 60+ days ago

or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff....

Demographic Data for Kansas

Moving to Kansas? Find some basic demographic data about Kansas below.


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Salary for Principal Jobs in Kansas

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Kansas offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.3%
Bachelor's Degree
25.6%
Doctorate Degree
14.2%
Associate's Degree
5.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.7%
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 Kansas
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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