Principal Jobs in Indiana

Principal jobs in Indiana are concentrated in K-12 public school districts, charter school networks, and private and parochial schools, with demand ranging from assistant principal and instructional leader roles up to district-level leadership positions. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and South Bend are the most active hiring markets, anchored by large employers such as Indianapolis Public Schools, Fort Wayne Community Schools, and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The most in-demand specialties are elementary building leadership, secondary school administration, and turnaround or improvement-focused principalships in high-need districts. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles41
Top employerEli Lilly
Top cityIndianapolis, IN
Cities hiring11
Work type57% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Cardinal Health
Principal Specialist, Quality Control (Data Review)
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Principal Specialist, Quality Control (Data Review)
Cardinal Health
Indianapolis, Indiana
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$81k - $104k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Verizon
Principal Manager-Sales Engineer
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Principal Manager-Sales Engineer
Verizon
Indianapolis, Indiana
Project Management
Security & Protective Services
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Eli Lilly
Sr. Principal Associate - HSE - Waste Programs
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Sr. Principal Associate - HSE - Waste Programs
Eli Lilly
Indianapolis, Indiana
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$101k - $172k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Eli Lilly
Senior Principal Agentic Engineer
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Senior Principal Agentic Engineer
Eli Lilly
Indianapolis, Indiana
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$129k - $231k/yr
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering
10,000+

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Cummins
AWS Platform Engineer Principal
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AWS Platform Engineer Principal
Cummins
Columbus, Indiana
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
10,000+

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Principal Jobs by City in Indiana

Where Indiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fort Wayne
9 jobs
Columbus
2 jobs
Mount Vernon
2 jobs
Odon
1 job
Elkhart
1 job
Fishers
1 job
Lebanon
1 job
South Bend
1 job

Principal Job Market in Indiana

A snapshot from current Indiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly7 open roles
Raytheon
Raytheon4 open roles
Infosys
Infosys3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Energy
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Indiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in principal jobs across Indiana.

  • Active Indiana building-level administrator license issued by the Indiana Department of Education
  • Master's degree in educational leadership, school administration, or a closely related field
  • Minimum of three to five years of licensed classroom teaching experience in an accredited school
  • Demonstrated experience with curriculum development, instructional coaching, and teacher evaluation
  • Proficiency with Indiana's ILEARN assessment data and school improvement planning processes
  • Strong record of family and community engagement within Indiana school communities

Principal Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a principal in Indiana?

To become a principal in Indiana, you must hold an Indiana building-level administrator license issued through the Indiana Department of Education's Educator Licensing and Development unit. This requires completing an approved educational leadership preparation program at an Indiana university, a master's degree or higher, and passing the Indiana CORE School Leader Assessment. Candidates also complete a supervised administrative internship before the license is granted.

Which companies hire principals in Indiana?

Indiana principal roles are posted by Eli Lilly, Raytheon, and Infosys and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Indiana's largest school districts, charter networks, and Catholic diocesan schools are consistently among the most active sources of principal openings throughout the year.

Which Indiana cities have the most principal jobs?

Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Indiana have the most principal openings in Indiana right now. Indianapolis dominates as the state's largest metro with numerous public, charter, and private school systems, while Fort Wayne and South Bend draw volume from their own sizable public districts and well-established parochial school networks.

Are there remote principal jobs in Indiana?

Yes, but they are rare. Principal work is inherently on-site, requiring daily presence in school buildings to supervise staff, support students, and respond to operational needs. About 43% of principal openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those are almost exclusively in virtual or online school programs rather than traditional brick-and-mortar campuses.

How can I get hired as a principal in Indiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into an assistant principal role, which requires your Indiana administrator license but typically accepts candidates with strong teaching records and no prior administrative experience. Large Indiana districts such as Indianapolis Public Schools and MSD of Washington Township regularly post assistant principal openings aimed at first-time administrators. Completing an Indiana-approved leadership residency program and building a portfolio of instructional coaching or department chair experience strengthens your candidacy considerably.

Where can I find and apply to principal jobs in Indiana?

You can find and apply to principal jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from school districts, charter organizations, and private schools across the state. Search the listings to find roles that fit your license level and experience, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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