Principal Jobs in Houston, 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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Toddler Lead Teacher Montessori Certified

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 hours ago

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

Lead Teacher - Infant

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

The Kenworthy School, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Seasonal Preschool Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood...

Full Time Childcare Infant Lead Teacher

  • Humble, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Humble, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago

, Cognia, and State of Texas childcare licensing guidelines, at all times; * Executing/enhancing lessons plans; * Establishing and maintaining positive and effective family relationships; * Maintaining...

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago

You'll help guide these little ones through small group instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information....

Toddler Lead Teacher

  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago

plans * Establishing and maintaining positive and effective family relationships * Maintaining a clean and presentable classroom * Responding to all children's needs * Sustaining professional commitment...

Preschool or Pre-K Lead Teacher

  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Compensation New Preschool or Pre-K Lead Teachers generally earn between $13 and $17 an hour depending on professional experience and educational background....

Infant Lead Teacher

  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago

plans * Establishing and maintaining positive and effective family relationships * Maintaining a clean and presentable classroom * Working as a team * Responding to all children's needs * Maintaining...

Lead Teacher

  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 5 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...

Daycare Lead Teacher: Mason Road

  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 5 days ago

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

Teacher - Social Studies Lead Teacher and Academic Coach 2025-2026 School Year

  • Klein, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Klein, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Provide push-in support within the subject area/grade level team to support small group instruction, including directly pulling and running small groups as needed....

Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 10 days ago

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

School Leader Manager (25-26)

  • Houston, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 12 days ago

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

Teacher - Lead Teacher and Academic Coach 2025-2026 School Year

  • Klein, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Klein, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Provide push-in support within the subject area/grade level team to support small group instruction, including directly pulling and running small groups as needed....

Teacher - SPED - Academic Lead Teacher / Co-Teach - Int 2025-2026 School Year

  • Klein, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Klein, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 21 days ago

Teacher - SPED - Academic Lead Teacher / Co-Teach - Int 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 30825 Position Type: Intermediate Teachers/Teacher - SPED - Academic Lead Teacher / Co-Teach - Int Date Posted:...

Lead Teacher

  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago

You'll help guide these little ones through small group instruction as they grow their ability to absorb new content and understand increasingly complex information....

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Houston, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Principal positions.



Highest Education Level

Principals in Houston, 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 Houston, 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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