Principal Career Day: Interview + Guided Discussion Planner
Use this planner to prepare interview questions for our principal’s career day visit, take notes during the talk, and reflect afterward on what you learned.
Use this planner to prepare interview questions for our principal’s career day visit, take notes during the talk, and reflect afterward on what you learned.
What do you think a principal does?
Pick 1–2 questions you want to ask. You can use the sentence starters below.
Question starters (choose 1–2):
What is your favorite part about your job?
How did you decide you wanted to become a principal?
What advice would you give someone who wants to become a principal?
What does a typical day look like for you?
What is the hardest part of being a principal?
What skills do you use most (like listening, problem-solving, teamwork)?
Write short notes that help you remember what the principal said.
Think about what you learned and how it connects to your own goals.
K–2 supports:
Ask your teacher to read the questions aloud.
You can answer with a few words.
Grades 3–5 supports:
Use sentence frames like: “I learned that a principal ____.”
Grades 6–8 supports:
Add one example from what the principal said.
Grades 9–12 extension:
Add a note about training/education, leadership skills, and what steps someone could take next.
Which questions are strong choices to ask a principal during career day? (Select 2)
After the visit: Reflect
What did you learn about what a principal does each day? Include 1 specific detail you heard. Then write 1 skill you think a principal needs and why.
Write 1 question you want to ask the principal. (Write it as a complete question.)
Favorite part of the job (what they enjoy most):
How they became a principal (path/training/experience):
One surprising or interesting thing you learned:
Advice they would give students who might want this job:
Match the principal responsibility to why it matters at school.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Works with families | arrow_right_alt | Improves learning for students |
Supports teachers | arrow_right_alt | Keeps everyone safe |
Solves problems | arrow_right_alt | Builds trust and communication |
Handles school safety | arrow_right_alt | Helps school run smoothly |
How ready did you feel to participate in the interview today?
Optional (especially for grades 9–12): Based on what you learned, what is one next step someone could take in high school or after high school if they wanted to become a principal?