Principal Jobs in Lakewood, CO

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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State Pre-K Lead Teacher

Commerce City, CO (23 miles from Lakewood, CO)
1 day ago

Commerce City, CO (23 miles from Lakewood, CO)
1 day ago

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or related degree Experience leading a classroom and...

Childcare Lead Teacher

Littleton, CO (2 miles from Lakewood, CO)
4 days ago

Littleton, CO (2 miles from Lakewood, CO)
4 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...

Tlc Senior Team Lead - Teacher, Secondary (High) - Math, 9Th-12Th Grade

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
4 days ago

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
4 days ago

Applications will be received until April 28, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by...

Lead Teacher

Arvada, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
5 days ago

Arvada, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
5 days ago

Curriculum, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child....

Tlc Senior Team Lead - Teacher, Intervention- Fourth Grade, Bilingual Spanish Required

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
10 days ago

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
10 days ago

Applications will be received until April 25, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by...

School Leader - Project Play-based

Arvada, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
10 days ago

Arvada, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
10 days ago

Experience and Education: A Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred....

Qualified Lead Teacher

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
12 days ago

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
12 days ago

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

Childcare Floating Lead Teacher

Centennial, CO (15 miles from Lakewood, CO)
13 days ago

Centennial, CO (15 miles from Lakewood, CO)
13 days ago

Willows Child Learning Centers Homestead is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teacher s to support the following age groups: Preschool - PreK To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require...

Tlc Senior Team Lead - Teacher, Intervention - Literacy, 3Rd-5Th Grade, Bilingual In Spanish Required

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
14 days ago

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
14 days ago

Applications will be received until March 20th, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by...

Tlc Senior Team Lead - Teacher Secondary (Middle), Language Arts - 8Th Grade

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
14 days ago

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
14 days ago

Applications will be received until April 11th, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by...

Tlc Senior Team Lead - Teacher, Intervention, Literacy And Math, K-5Th Grade, Bilingual Spanish Required

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
14 days ago

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
14 days ago

Applications will be received until April 25th, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by...

Tlc Team Lead - Teacher, Secondary (Middle), Computer Technology - 6Th-8Th Grade

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
14 days ago

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
14 days ago

Applications will be received until April 11th, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by...

Preschool Lead Teacher

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
16 days ago

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
16 days ago

Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development or Child Psychology OR Current Level Three Early Childhood Professional Credential OR Two (2) three credit...

Tlc Senior Team Lead - Teacher, Intervention - K-5Th Grade

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
18 days ago

Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
18 days ago

Applications will be received until April 17th, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by...

Lead Teacher at Prospect Ridge Academy

Westminster, CO (14 miles from Lakewood, CO)
23 days ago

Westminster, CO (14 miles from Lakewood, CO)
23 days ago

Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements Approved state trainer (preferred) 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred) Bachelor's degree in Early...

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Demographic Data for Lakewood, CO

Moving to Lakewood, CO? Find some basic demographic data about Lakewood, CO below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Lakewood, CO

Local

National

Total Population

5,773,997

Number of Businesses

178,799

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Title Synonyms

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Elementary Principal

Salary for Principal Jobs in Lakewood, CO

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 Lakewood, CO offer the following education background

Master's Degree

47.7%

Bachelor's Degree

25.3%

Doctorate Degree

14.1%

Associate's Degree

5.4%

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 Lakewood, CO

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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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