Holy Spirit School: Principal at Catholic Diocese of Columbus

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Catholic Leadership, Faith-filled Leadership, Academic Excellence, Evangelization, Faculty Development, Strategic Growth, Catholic Culture Cultivation, Curriculum Integration, Student Formation, School Administration, Visionary Leadership, Stakeholder Partnership

Industry

Description

Holy Spirit Catholic School Principal Full-Time Catholic Required Holy Spirit Catholic School, located at 4382 Duchene Lane in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a dedicated, faith-filled leader for the position of Principal beginning in the summer of 2026. Holy Spirit Catholic School provides a traditional and rigorous Catholic education for more than 250 students in preschool through eighth grade. Rooted in the life of the Church and animated by the Holy Spirit, our school exists to form students who know, love, and serve Jesus Christ. We are committed to fostering a vibrant Catholic culture where faith and reason are authentically integrated and where academic excellence is pursued as a response to God’s call. As a parish school in the Diocese of Columbus, Holy Spirit partners with families in the sacred work of forming the whole child—mind, body, and soul. We believe: * The Catholic faith is the foundation and guiding force behind all decisions impacting students, faculty, and the life of the school. * Students should encounter Christ daily through prayer, sacramental life, service, and the intentional integration of Catholic teaching across the curriculum. * Every child is a gift from God, endowed with dignity and unique talents, and capable of meaningful academic growth. * Curriculum, instruction, and assessment should be rigorous, differentiated, and attentive to the varied learning needs of students. * Students are called to discover and cultivate their God-given gifts in order to fulfill His plan and contribute to the building up of His Kingdom. * A partnership of mutual respect, shared responsibility, and Gospel-centered collaboration between school and families is essential to authentic formation and long-term mission advancement. Holy Spirit seeks a principal who is a courageous and visionary leader, committed to strengthening Catholic identity while advancing excellence in academics. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for evangelization, faculty development, strategic growth, and cultivating a joyful Catholic culture that permeates every dimension of school life. Candidates must be active, practicing Catholics and should possess a Master’s degree and administrator’s license or be eligible to obtain one. A current FBI/BCI background check, attendance at the VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children seminar [https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/] and a completed online principal application (below) for the Diocese of Columbus must be submitted as part of the application process. Salary is commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity, along with completing the principal application below, please forward a letter of interest and resume to Carrie Ramsay, Associate Director for Personnel and Licensure, at cramsay@columbuscatholic.org [cramsay@columbuscatholic.org]. Include in your submission, a letter of membership and parish participation, statement of educational philosophy, college transcripts, and three letters of reference. The application deadline is April 3, 2026.

Responsibilities

The Principal will serve as a courageous and visionary leader committed to strengthening the Catholic identity of Holy Spirit Catholic School while advancing academic excellence for students from preschool through eighth grade. This role involves fostering a vibrant Catholic culture, overseeing faculty development, driving strategic growth, and partnering with families in the formation of the whole child.