The Diocese of Youngstown is accepting applications for the position of Principal at St. Michael Elementary School, in Canton, OH, for the 2026-2027 school year. St. Michael is a Preschool through grade 8 school with an enrollment of approximately 365 students. For more information on the school, please visit https://stmichaelcanton.org/school
Qualifications:
- Roman Catholic, practicing and actively committed to developing a faith community and fully supportive of the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Able to articulate and promote a vision of Catholic education
- Appropriate academic preparation, State of Ohio Principal License
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction to enable role as instructional leader
- Demonstrated leadership ability in past or present educational assignments
- Capacity, enthusiasm, and intelligence to inspire teachers and students, parents, and community
- Highly motivating
- Strong interpersonal skills
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Purpose of Position: The principal is responsible for the leadership, administration, and implementation of the school’s curriculum and instructional program in accordance with the school’s mission, including enhancing the Catholic identity of the school, the establishment of the professional development program for the instructional staff, the guidance program, student activities, athletics, instructional technology, student discipline, and the general operation of the building.
Opening notice: March 20, 2026
Deadline for applications: April 30, 2026
Interview date: To be announced
Send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
Mrs. Jennifer Fischer, Associate Superintendent
Office of Catholic Schools
144 West Wood Street
Youngstown OH 44503
jfischer@youngstowndiocese.org
Further information may be obtained by calling (330) 744-8451.
See all job opportunities in the Diocese of Youngstown at doy.org/jobs
