Hourly Wage for Elementary School Principal Salary in the United States

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How much does an Elementary School Principal make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Elementary School Principal in the United States is $57 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $51 and $65. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Elementary School Principal

The Academy of Alameda - Alameda , CA

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION OVERVIEW: The Elementary School Principal directs and coordinates educational, administrative and counseling activities of an elementary school ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 43 days ago

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The Primary School - East Palo Alto , CA

ABOUT US The Primary School is creating a new school model that brings together all of the adults ... The principal will lead the implementation of our vision for teaching and learning and be ...

LinkedIn - 34 days ago

Elementary School Principal

NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - Houston , TX

One of the top-rated private schools in all the Houston area is seeking an Elementary Principal for Pre-K 3 through 5th grade students. Northland Christian School is a leading private school ...

LinkedIn - 24 days ago

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C&E Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School - Los Angeles , CA

Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School is looking to hire an elementary school teacher for the 2024 ... Please apply via LinkedIn AND send a resume directly to our school principal, Dr. Ohanian, at ...

LinkedIn - 15 days ago

Elementary Principal

Shoreline Christian School - Seattle , WA

Salary: $90,000 Shoreline Christian School is accepting applications for a full time dynamic Elementary Principal to join our school's community beginning the fall of 2024. We offer medical, dental ...

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Elementary School Teacher (Grades 3-5) for 2024 - 2025

VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER - Dublin , CA

Incorporate Biblical principals in education * Perform other related duties as required and ... Experience in working with Elementary School aged children * Must reside locally in the Bay Area ...

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What does an Elementary School Principal do?

Common responsibilities of an Elementary School Principal

Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s) nurse, instructional aides, clerical support staff, cafeteria staff, and custodians.

September 18, 2022

Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement.

December 07, 2022

Support excellent instruction in all grades and subject areas through regular observations, both announced and unannounced, and provide high quality, specific feedback.

February 02, 2023

Assists in the planning, implementation and operation of successful and creative before and after school programs, summer programs including Camp Zone, specialty camps, and all other local and national enrichment / ancillary programs.

March 01, 2023

Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service, including RtI, PBIS, MO Learning Standards, Instructional Technology, classroom management strategies, etc.

March 14, 2023

Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision-making committee.

April 14, 2023

Assist in organizing and promoting the public relations and development program for the school.

April 17, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Elementary School Principal in the United States. The average hourly rate for Elementary School Principal ranges from $51 to $65 with the average hourly pay of $57. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $51 to $65 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $57.

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