Principal Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

  • Collegeville, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA
  • 4 days ago

Associates degree including 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field....

Infant Lead Teacher

  • Malvern, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • Malvern, PA
  • 15 days ago

Associates degree including 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field....

Pre-K Lead Teacher (Fall 2025)

  • North Wales, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • North Wales, PA
  • 10 days ago

Associates degree including 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field....

Preschool Lead Teacher - Upper Gwynedd

  • North Wales, PA
  • 11 hours ago
  • North Wales, PA
  • 11 hours ago

college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with...

Infant Lead Teacher - Upper Gwynedd

  • North Wales, PA
  • 11 hours ago
  • North Wales, PA
  • 11 hours ago

college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with...

Child Care Lead Teacher Toddler 2 - Kids Country Day School

  • Uniontown, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Uniontown, PA
  • 12 hours ago

Requirements: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR Career Pathway Level 3 required 2+ years of experience in a licensed child...

Pre-k Lead Teacher - Upper Gwynedd

  • North Wales, PA
  • 12 hours ago
  • North Wales, PA
  • 12 hours ago

college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with...

Lead Teacher - Lehigh Childrens Academy

  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 1 day ago

childhood education or related is preferred. f candidate has an Associates or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related, the two years of experience with children is not required.-...

Pre-k Lead Teacher - Upper Gwynedd

  • Upper Gwynedd, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Upper Gwynedd, PA
  • 3 days ago

A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services...

Infant Lead Teacher - Upper Gwynedd

  • Upper Gwynedd, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Upper Gwynedd, PA
  • 3 days ago

A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services...

Preschool Lead Teacher - Upper Gwynedd

  • Upper Gwynedd, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Upper Gwynedd, PA
  • 3 days ago

A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services...

Childcare Twos Lead Teacher

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago

Childcare Teacher Whisperer Wanted! The Giving Tree in Queen Village, PA are on the hunt for an energetic, nurturing educator to join their team in the Twos Classroom! The Giving Tree is more than...

Lead Teacher at Northview Elementary

  • Exton, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Exton, PA
  • 3 days ago

At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options...

Floating Head Teacher

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago

Must have a baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education or equivalent....

Toddler Lead Teacher - Montgomeryville

  • North Wales, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • North Wales, PA
  • 7 days ago

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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