Holy Spirit: Principal at Catholic Diocese of Columbus – Columbus, Ohio

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:

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 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. Include in your submission, a letter of membership and parish participation, statement of educational philosophy, college transcripts, and three letters of reference.