Principal

Diocese of Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

Job ID#:
16260175951
Posted:
June 19, 2026
Expires:
August 18, 2026
Category:
Primary Education
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
5-10 Years
Education:
Graduate Degree
Base Pay:
Salary
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Job Description

Principal Position for the 2027-2028 school year
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School, Chattanooga, TN
PK-8 Parochial School

Position Overview
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School (OLPH) seeks a visionary, dynamic, faith-filled Principal to serve as the spiritual, academic, and operational leader of our PreK-8th grade community. The principal is responsible for advancing the mission of Catholic education while fostering a vibrant school culture rooted in faith, academic excellence, and service.
As a ministerial leader, the principal ensures that all aspects of school life reflect OLPH's core commitment to helping students "know, love, and serve" God and others, forming the whole child-spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
With respect to the parochial setting, the principal reports to the Pastor and works collaboratively with parish leadership, faculty, and families to sustain a Christ-centered learning environment.

For more information, visit myolph.com/principal-search

To apply, submit to olphprincipalsearch@myolph.com before September 1, 2026
Cover letter
Resume or CV
Statement of Educational Philosophy
References
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About the Employer

Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we as the Diocese of Knoxville are a community of Catholic believers called to serve the people of East Tennessee by living out and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Committed to providing supportive learning environments for our children rooted in the love of Christ, the Diocese of Knoxville Office of Catholic Schools supports schools in preparing scholars, leaders, and saints.