Principal Jobs in Illinois

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Lead Teacher at Anna Ware Jackson Primary

  • Decatur, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 16 hours ago

candidacy requirements\n Approved state trainer (preferred)\n 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred)\n Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)\n Meet state specific...

Fiddleheads Forest School Lead Teacher (Temporary)

  • Campus, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Campus, IL
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Qualifications Minimum of two years of experience as a teacher of preschool-age children. Bachelor's degree in Early childhood education, environmental education, or a related field....

Lead Teacher

  • Tinley Park, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL
  • 3 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 - Toddler and 2 Year Olds

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications: High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous experience working with...

Lead Teacher Infant / Toddler

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications: High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous experience working with...

Lead Teacher - TODDLER - Full-Time

  • North Aurora, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • North Aurora, IL
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications: High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous experience working with...

Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Northbrook / Bernard Weinger

  • Northbrook, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 5 days ago

Our core program offerings include Early Childhood Education, Children and Family Engagement Programs, Aquatics, Arts & Ideas, Day Camps and Overnight Camp. Classrooms are the first community....

Lead Teacher

  • Yorkville, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Yorkville, IL
  • 5 days ago

You will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow in your field and share your passion for early childhood education....

Lead Teacher - Infant/Toddler

  • Naperville, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 7 days ago

Join a Leader : With 325+ schools across 30 states and 30+ years of expertise, Cadence Education is the gold standard in early childhood education!...

Lead Teacher

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 8 days ago

Join the leader in early childhood education and grow with us!...

Lead Teacher

  • Lake in the Hills, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Lake in the Hills, IL
  • 10 days ago

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

SPLASH After School Leader

  • Urbana, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 10 days ago

Position Type: Community Programs/Youth Leader Date Posted: 9/2/2025 Location: Phillips Recreation Center   Additional Information: Show/Hide Salary: $16.50/hour Job Type:...

( PreK-3 REG Gen Ed ) Head Teacher

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 days ago

Licensure Requirements \: Must possess the appropriate Illinois State Board of Education issued educator license specializing in early childhood education....

Lead Teacher

  • Aurora, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 11 days ago

Work with your co-teacher to implement the lesson plans from the research-informed Balanced Learning curriculum....

Lead Teacher ($500 Sign-on Bonus)

  • Oswego, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Oswego, IL
  • 12 days ago

You will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow in your field and share your passion for early childhood education....

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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
47.0%
Bachelor's Degree
25.9%
Doctorate Degree
14.1%
Associate's Degree
5.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
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%