Principal Jobs in Cedar Hill, TX

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

  • Cedar Hill, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Cedar Hill, TX
  • 5 days ago

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School Leader Manager (25-26)

  • Dallas, TX (16 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (16 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Collaborate with the Regional Superintendent and Talent Team to hire school leaders and assistant principals....

Chief Academic Officer

  • Everman, TX (17 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Everman, TX (17 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the academic programs that include the following departments: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Early Childhood Career and Technical...

Daycare Lead Teacher

  • Mesquite, TX (23 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mesquite, TX (23 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 11 days ago

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

Lower School Lead Teacher

  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 16 days ago

Teaching responsibilities include language arts, mathematics, and social studies within a thematic-based curriculum that integrates the arts and technology....

School Age Lead Teacher

  • Grand Prairie, TX (12 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX (12 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 17 days ago

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

Lead Teacher: East Harmon Rd

  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 60+ 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 Lead Teacher

  • North Richland Hills, TX (22 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Richland Hills, TX (22 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 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....

Lead Teacher

  • Irving, TX (15 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irving, TX (15 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 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....

Lead Teacher: West Pleasant Ridge

  • Arlington, TX (11 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Arlington, TX (11 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 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....

Montessori Lead Teacher

  • Bedford, TX (20 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bedford, TX (20 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Completed a high school diploma or equivalent; bachelors degree and coursework in early childhood education preferred....

Lead Teacher - Premier High School of Mesquite

  • Mesquite, TX (23 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mesquite, TX (23 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

School Summary: Premier High Schools is designed for credit recovery and early graduation for students who thrive in smaller, independent learning environments that emphasize the use of technology...

Lead Toddler Teacher: S. Hulen Street

  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (22 miles from Cedar Hill, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for Cedar Hill, TX

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Cedar Hill, TX

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Cedar Hill, TX 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 Cedar Hill, TX
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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