Principal Jobs in Illinois

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Elementary School Lead Teacher

  • LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10 hours ago

Our Lower School/Elementary Lead Teacher teaches core curriculum; literacy, mathematics, and social studies in a self-contained classroom....

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Lead Teacher

  • U-Gro Learning Centres
  • Aurora, IL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 23 hours ago

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

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Preschool Lead Teacher

  • Cadence Education
  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Carol Stream, IL
  • 1 day ago

at Cadence Education in Carol Stream, Illinois, United States Job Description Company Overview Preschool Lead Teacher Carol Stream, IL Cadence Academy Preschool, part of the Cadence Education family...

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Lead Teacher (AGE 0-3)

  • Insight Global
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 2 days ago

Lesson planning will entail devising individualized lesson plans for all children within your classroom, creating developmentally appropriate content based upon the ages and abilities within your classroom...

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Lead Teacher

  • Learning Care Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

+ Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans. + The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements. + The ability to work indoors or...

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Lead Teacher

  • The Goddard School
  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago

Lead Teacher Key Responsibilities: Curriculum and Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning curriculum to engage and support each childs...

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Lead Teacher- IL

  • Children of America
  • Orland Park, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL
  • 9 days ago

Our programs serve children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp....

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Summer School Administrator

  • Vermilion County Application Consortium
  • Danville, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Danville, IL
  • 10 days ago

Position Type: Administration Date Posted: 1/20/2026 Location: John Greer Grade Center (Grades 3-5) Date Available: 05/27/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled District:   Hoopeston Area Community...

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Child Care Preschool Lead Teacher

  • The Learning Experience
  • Frankfort, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Frankfort, IL
  • 10 days ago

At TLE, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey....

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Toddler Classroom Lead Teacher

  • Primrose School
  • Naperville, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 13 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) Competitive salary Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Help shape a brighter future for every child. Teaching is more than...

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Summer School ESY and Middle School Lead Teacher

  • Prairiewood Elementary
  • Woodstock, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Woodstock, IL
  • 16 days ago

Summer School ESY and Middle School Lead Teacher Woodstock Community Unit District 200 Prairiewood Elementary - Woodstock, Illinois This job is also posted in Woodstock Community Unit District 200...

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Math: Curriculum Implementation Lead Teacher 9th-12th Grade (2026/27 School Year)

  • Rockford Public Schools
  • Rockford, IL
  • 16 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 16 days ago

Show/Hide ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205 Job Description Job Title: Teacher (Math: Curriculum Implementation Lead 9-12 GRADE 0.2FTE) Job Code: 7060 Department: Curriculum Supervisor: Building Principal...

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Early Childhood Lead Teacher

  • YMCA of Rock River Valley
  • Rockford, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 17 days ago

Writes and creates lesson plans that support widely held expectations and development. Works hands-on inside the program equipping and leading the children and staff....

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Summer School Gear Up for Kindergarten Lead Teacher

  • Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center
  • Woodstock, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Woodstock, IL
  • 18 days ago

Summer School Gear Up for Kindergarten Lead Teacher Woodstock Community Unit District 200 Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center - Woodstock, Illinois This job is also posted in Woodstock Community...

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Summer School Lead Teacher - K-4th Grade

  • Olson Elementary
  • Woodstock, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Woodstock, IL
  • 18 days ago

Summer School Lead Teacher - K-4th Grade Woodstock Community Unit District 200 Olson Elementary - Woodstock, Illinois This job is also posted in Woodstock Community Unit District 200 Job Details...

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Salary for Principal Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Principals in Illinois offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.6%
Bachelor's Degree
26.6%
Doctorate Degree
13.9%
Associate's Degree
5.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.0%
High School or GED
3.2%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Principals in Illinois
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%