Principals for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Strategic Planning
- 5%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 60%
- Doctorate
- 36%
- Bachelor's degree
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
American Leadership Academy
Chesterbrook Academy
- Richland County School District One
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- Less than a year
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 717 profiles for Principals in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Principal: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $130,254 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $83,293 – $203,692 yearly
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Area Administrator
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipFirst Aid CertificationSchool Counseling CertificationCounseling CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningPresentation SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsDean of Students
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipPrincipal CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningClinical Research Coordinator II
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Board Certified Behavior AnalystAEDCollaborative Institutional Training Initiative Certification (CITI)Certified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsLeadershipPreschool Principal
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperiencePRINCIPAL
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
School Counseling CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCoachingTeacher Mentoring for Professional DevelopmentTeacher CoachingPrincipal
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Superintendent CertificationPrincipal CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCurriculum DevelopmentCurriculum Design
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What's the average time to fill a principal role?
The average time to fill a principal role is 30 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do principals tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a principal include: leadership, communication skills and strategic planning.
What licenses or certifications are common for principals?
Common licenses or certifications for principals include: Principal Certification, Teaching Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to principals?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to principals include: preschool principal, preschool assistant principal and assistant principal.
What level of education is common for a principal?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a principal in Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a principal?
Most principals have 18 years of professional experience.
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