Alliance for Catholic Education
St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School
Principal
Full-Time
Catholic Required
St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School, located at 795 Havens Corners Road in Gahanna, Ohio, is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and faith-filled leader for the position of Principal beginning in the summer of 2026.
The mission of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School is to celebrate the sacramental life of the Church, proclaim the saving message of Christ, and share the love of the Lord through academic rigor, self-discipline, and service to others. As a Christ-centered educational institution, St. Matthew School is committed to academic excellence and challenges all students to reach their full potential – spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and morally. Every student in our school is a child of God whose unique abilities and needs are appreciated and respected.
The school is seeking a Principal who is a proven leader, capable of helping us grow in our parish mission of evangelization, worship, and service, as well as excellence in education. Candidates must be practicing Catholics and 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 (found at education.columbuscatholic.org/careers) 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 online principal application, 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. The application deadline is May 1, 2026.