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From the employer's careers site First seen 23 Oct 2026

Associate Director of Pre-K

Zeta The Bronx, NY Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$90,000 to $110,000 per year

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Description

Are you looking to make a significant impact in education? At Zeta, we pursue high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students. We are seeking an Associate Director of Pre-K with a Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in leading exceptional academic outcomes in early childhood education.

Responsibilities:

  • Design a rigorous and joyful project-based learning experience for Pre-K students rooted in play, investigation, and collaboration.
  • Ensure a safe learning environment, developing systems and strategies for physical, emotional, and psychological safety.
  • Lead the Pre-K program to meet rigorous annual goals, ensuring students are prepared for Kindergarten and meet Zeta's Kindergarten readiness standards.
  • Collaborate across Zeta to support growth in student learning, analysing challenges and implementing changes.
  • Manage Pre-K curriculum, including unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments, ensuring a coherent sequence of learning.
  • Design and lead professional learning trainings for school principals, assistant principals, and teachers.
  • Analyse data to identify gaps and ensure leaders and teachers use data to increase learning outcomes.
  • Develop clear instructional management plans and observe instruction across Zeta schools.
  • Embrace a growth mindset, actively seeking, providing, and incorporating feedback.

Join our purpose-driven community: Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose. We disrupt the status quo and tackle problems together.

At Zeta:

  • We offer comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • We provide flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses.
  • We have a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions.
  • We offer a monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses.
  • We provide 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription.
  • You will receive a MacBook Air and a specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone.

The salary range for this position is between $90,000 to $110,000. This position is eligible to receive an annual discretionary, merit-based performance bonus.

Skills

Required

  • early childhood education
  • project-based learning
  • curriculum management
  • data analysis
  • instructional management

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zetacharterschools/jobs/7777041003

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