Principals for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Master's degree71%Doctorate22%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
Less than a year8%6-10 years14%More than 10 years78%Current company
Columbus City Schools
Eastland Performance AcademyNew Story Schools
Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years31%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Principal: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $121,385 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $72,742 – $202,557 yearly
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Training Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSchool Counseling CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationSubstitute Teaching Certification+4 moreSkills
Public SpeakingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Principal
Groveport, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Startup ExperienceTeaching CertificationEntrepreneurshipSubstitute Teaching CertificationSmall Business ExperienceDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningSite Coordinator | South High (2 Years) | Marion-Franklin High (1 Year)
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalSHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipScalabilityPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementDirector of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationDriver's LicensePrincipal CertificationCPRProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningTeaching Experience with English Language Learners (ELLs)ESL Instruction ExperienceEnterprise Resilience Architect (Observability & Resilience)
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalITIL CertificationAWS CertificationSkills
AiopsWeblogicLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsScalabilityHead of Electrical Engineering & Operations
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPrincipal CertificationCPRSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOperations ManagementInstructional Leadership in EducationSchool Improvement PlanningCurriculum Development
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What's the average time to fill a principal role?
The average time to fill a principal role is 22 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a principal?
Common licenses or certifications for principals include: Driver's License, Principal Certification and Teaching Certification.
What are some job titles related to principals?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to principals include: assistant principal, enterprise resilience architect (observability & resilience) and director.
What level of education is common for a principal?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a principal in Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a principal?
Most principals have 22 years of professional experience.
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