Principal

Job Description

About Archbishop Alter High School
Archbishop Alter High School in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking a dynamic, faith-filled, and visionary Principal to begin service in the summer of 2026. Founded in 1962 and located in Kettering, Archbishop Alter is a coeducational Catholic college preparatory school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati committed to challenging students to reach their full potential through academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment.

For more than six decades, Alter has formed young men and women intellectually, spiritually, and socially through rigorous academics, vibrant campus ministry, championship athletics, a thriving arts program, and diverse extracurricular opportunities that reflect students' gifts and interests. The school draws a diverse student body from across the Dayton region and is widely recognized for fostering a joyful and supportive community rooted in faith, service, and school pride.

For more information, please visit the school's website.

About the Role
The Principal of Archbishop Alter High School serves as the academic, spiritual, and operational leader of the school and is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of its mission. The Principal guides the community in fostering an environment marked by academic excellence, Catholic values, and strong student formation while engaging students, faculty, staff, and families in a collaborative and vibrant Catholic high school experience.

As instructional leader, the Principal oversees curriculum and academic programs, supports faculty development, supervises daily operations, and represents the school in diocesan and community settings. The Principal also serves as a visible spiritual leader, promoting faith formation through prayer, liturgy, retreats, service initiatives, and a culture grounded in Gospel values.

Interested candidates are encouraged review the detailed search prospectus and reach out to Shana Rossi directly to learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity.

https://partnersinmission.com/alterprincipalsearch

The search committee is on a fast-track to identify and secure the next Principal. All inquiries and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and with the greatest respect. Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibilities of the position in July 2026.

About the Employer

Partners in Mission Search Solutions is the retained search division of Partners in Mission, the nation's leading full-service consulting firm focused exclusively on developing excellence in Catholic school advancement and leadership. As partners among ourselves and with our clients' missions, we value, understand, and embrace the importance of Catholic education in our personal and professional lives - and remain committed to ensuring its strength and vitality for years to come. Engaged by religious and school communities, boards and dioceses, our team of dedicated search consultants have identified and secured mission-driven professionals to serve in a myriad of diverse Catholic school and diocesan leadership positions from Massachusetts to Hawaii.