Principals for hire in Detroit, MI
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Strategic Planning
- 6%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 52%
- Doctorate
- 42%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
National Heritage Academies
Michigan Math and Science Academy Dequindre
Hope Academy
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 44%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
- More than 5 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,559 profiles for Principals in Detroit, MI
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Principal: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $104,669 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,186 – $242,458 yearly
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Academic Manager
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePrincipal CertificationResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsHigh School Counselor
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Children with ADHDExperience Working with Individuals with ADHDAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) SupportGroup TherapyPsychoeducational Group Therapy FacilitationChildren and Adolescents Anger Management Techniques+21 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPerson-Centered TherapyLeadershipX-RayPrincipal
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPrincipal CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseCPREnglish Language Arts Teacher CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsFundraisingAssistant Principal
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationTeaching CertificationPrincipal CertificationElementary EducationEarly Childhood EducationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsDiversity InitiativesCoachingTeacher CoachingData Analysis SkillsPrincipal
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Principal CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsDecision MakingData-Driven Decision MakingCoachingTeacher CoachingDean/Assistant Principal
Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationPrincipal CertificationTESOL CertificationESL CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipCoachingTeacher Mentoring for Professional DevelopmentTeacher CoachingClassroom Management
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What's the average time to fill a principal role?
The average time to fill a principal role is 31 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, strategic planning and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for principals?
Common licenses or certifications for principals include: Teaching Certification, Principal 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: assistant principal, principal / assistant principal and dean/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 Detroit, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a principal?
Most principals have 19 years of professional experience.
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