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 roles37
Top employerEli Lilly
Top cityIndianapolis, IN
Cities hiring13
Work type54% On-site
Top industryDistribution

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Platform Analyst - Cash Management Principal, Broker/Dealer REMOTE from any US based location
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Platform Analyst - Cash Management Principal, Broker/Dealer REMOTE from any US based location
CNO Financial Group, Inc.
Carmel, Indiana
Data Analytics
IT Support
Project Management
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Secretary-Principal-Long Term Assignment
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Secretary-Principal-Long Term Assignment
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
Evansville, Indiana
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
High school
1,001-5,000

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Principal/Sr. Principal Biologist - Mobility and Aging
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Principal/Sr. Principal Biologist - Mobility and Aging
Eli Lilly
Indianapolis, Indiana
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$66k - $172k/yr
Master's degree in biology
10,000+

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Sr Principal Engineer - MES
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Sr Principal Engineer - MES
Eli Lilly
Indianapolis, Indiana
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$129k - $189k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Principal Engineer, Utility
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Principal Engineer, Utility
AES Corporation
Indianapolis, Indiana
Customer Service
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Product & Program Management
$145k - $181k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
51-200

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Principal Jobs by City in Indiana

Where Indiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lebanon
3 jobs
Fort Wayne
3 jobs
Columbus
2 jobs
Cambridge City
2 jobs
Crane
1 job
Carmel
1 job
Madison
1 job
Lafayette
1 job

Principal Job Market in Indiana

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

Who's Hiring

Eli Lilly8 open roles
Elanco4 open roles
Cardinal Health3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Science & Research
  • 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, Elanco, and Cardinal Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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, Lebanon, and Fort Wayne 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 46% of principal openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of November 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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