The Ultimate Guide to Becoming an Elementary School Principal

Are you considering a career as an elementary school principal? In this video from Time We Discuss, we cover everything you need to know about becoming an elementary school principal, from the educational requirements to the daily responsibilities of the job. Whether you're a teacher looking to advance in your career or are simply curious about the role, this video will provide valuable insights into the world of elementary school leadership. Watch now to learn more! Stay tuned to learn more about the thriving careers and career opportunities awaiting you ================================================================= Timestamp: 0:00 - Intro 0:36 - What is a typical day like for an elementary school principal? 2:15 - How typical is this "calming space" which you described? 2:50 - How did you get the idea for this "calming space"? 4:25 - What did the school board think of this new idea - how did you get approval? 5:21 - What does the rest of the school day unfold for an elementary school principal? 7:32 - What responsibilities do elementary school principals have after school hours? 8:55 - How often do elementary school principals have meetings after the regular school hours? 11:10 - How often do elementary school principals have to attend to behavior problems? 14:03 - How did you become an elementary school principal? What is the path to becoming an elementary school principal? 16:12 - How important is a principal certificate or other education requirements to become an elementary school principal? 18:03 - Leadership is important to being a principal - if someone has leadership experience but in a different industry, is it possible to pivot their career to become a principal? 19:59 - What responsibilities do elementary school principals have over the summer? 25:22 - How can someone be a successful principal? 27:40 - Talent has the floor 30:28 - Outro ================================================================= Guest Information: Leroy Slanzi https://leroyslanzi.com/ http://www.playistheway.ca/ ================================================================= Time We Discuss Links: Official Website https://timewediscuss.com/ Original Music furnished by Dan Swift https://danswift.com Time We Discuss YouTube https://timewediscuss.com/youtube Time We Discuss Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7HPIU4UX6p2GLKMxUuDMcP Time We Discuss Podcast (multiple platforms) https://timewediscuss.com/podcast Twitter/X https://twitter.com/timewediscuss Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/timewediscuss.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timewediscuss