Principal

Flex High - Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Sick leave

Holidays & breaks

RETIREMENT PLAN (STRS/SERS)

Professional development

Job summary

Flex High - Columbus seeks a Principal to lead the instructional program and manage school operations across multiple sites, including Franklinton, Reynoldsburg and Ross Center. The role may require travel between locations to meet site needs.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, teaching background, and collaboration with supervisors to support staff development and student outcomes. Flexible, year-round operation with substantial breaks is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Valid Ohio Professional Teaching License preferred or Ohio Resident Educator License preferred.
• Valid Ohio Professional Administrator License preferred, or enrolled in an approved preparation program preferred.
• Prior teaching experience required.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a School Administrator/leadership role.
• Proficient in student information systems (SIS).
• Intermediate skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Serve as instructional leader and chief administrator for designated school(s).
• Direct instructional program and overall management of school facilities.
• Supervise certificated and classified employees.
• Collaborate with area supervisor/leadership to empower staff.
• Lead year-round operations with holidays and breaks.

Skills

SIS proficiency

MS Office

Leadership experience

Teaching experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Licenses or administrator license preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Principal

Flex High School Flex High - Columbus - Columbus, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5889816

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

FLEX HIGH SCHOOL OF OHIO

Full Time, Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This position provides support to various school sites within the region, including Franklinton, Reynoldsburg and Ross Center. The role may require travel between locations to meet site-specific needs.

The Flex High Advantage

• Our student-counselor ratio is 1:250, which is far below many traditional schools.
• We offer free tutors for students and labs that supplement their instruction and reduce academic discouragement.
• With the support of Lifelong Learning, an educational services organization, staff receives all the tools/resources needed to do their job without any personal financial investment.
• We provide ongoing professional learning, continuing education (subsidized), career advancement opportunities for staff throughout the school year.
• Our staff has a close relationship with and is supported by their area supervisor/leadership. We empower them to succeed.
• We operate year-round with generous holiday, vacation, and seasonal breaks.

Come learn more about us at https://flexhigh.org/

The Principal serves as the instructional leader and chief administrator of their designated school(s) and is responsible for the direction of the instructional program, overall management and operation of the school(s) and related facilities. This includes the supervision of all certificated and classified employees assigned to serve in the school(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred

Valid Ohio Professional Teaching License preferred or valid Ohio Resident Educator License preferred

Valid Ohio Professional Administrator License preferred, or valid Ohio Alternative Principal License preferred, OR enrolled in an approved preparation program preferred

Prior teaching experience required

Minimum 2 years experience as a School Administrator/leadership role

Proficient in student information systems (SIS)

Intermediate skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

TRAVEL: Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required

Benefits: We are committed to providing quality and affordable benefits to our employees. We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families. Some of our benefits for full-time employees include:

• Competitive nonprofit salary
• Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability (LTD); short term disability (STD)
• Sick leave
• Generous holiday, vacation and seasonal breaks
• State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) and School Employees Retirement System (SERS) retirement plan with an attractive company contribution
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Wellness benefits through our Wellable app and Employee Assistance Program that includes financial, legal and emotional counseling
• Employee discount program for things such as travel, home and entertainment.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Welcome to Flex High - Columbus

Our students and our approach are what make FLEX High different. As a community school, our strategy is to personalize the resources of the charter school and community around the student’s success. We focus on educating some of the most inspiring, dedicated, hard-working young adults you will ever meet. Students come to FLEX High for a variety of reasons, with some facing extraordinary obstacles and challenges. And every day, we witness these students break through those obstacles, find their voice, and set their sights on a better future.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required