Assistant Principal (2027-2028)

Are you ready to help build the next chapter of educational excellence? At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students.

We are searching for an Assistant Principal who is an exceptional instructional and people leader, with a proven track record of driving strong student outcomes, developing excellent teachers, and leading with the care and conviction needed to help every student thrive as a whole person.

The role at a glance

• Role: Assistant Principal
• Start date: July 2027 or sooner
• Location: Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens
• Work model: Fully on-site in New York City
• Salary range: $105,000 - $122,000 starting salary

Who you are

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in the Assistant Principal role, leading instructional teams and using data to drive excellent student outcomes
• A minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience
• A deep understanding of effective instruction and what it takes to achieve excellence in every classroom
• Experience using student work, assessment data, and classroom observations to identify gaps, coach instructional teams to adjust instruction, and drive 90%+ of students to grade level mastery by end-of-year
• A proven ability to develop people, build high-performing teams, and inspire others toward ambitious goals
• Strong judgment and the ability to navigate complex challenges with clarity, urgency, and solutions-oriented thinking, in partnership with your Principal
• High expectations for yourself and others, paired with deep ownership of your team’s performance and students’ success

What you’ll be doing

• Build a joyful, safe, and intellectually rigorous school culture that unites leaders, teachers, staff, students, and families around a shared vision of excellence.
• Foster authentic and trusting relationships with staff, students, and families, creating a strong foundation for collaboration, belonging, and student success.
• Uphold and model the highest standards of instructional excellence, ensuring strong content knowledge, purposeful planning, and high-quality implementation across classrooms.
• Lead academic outcomes using a data-driven, results-oriented approach, monitoring progress across grade levels and content areas to ensure all students meet ambitious goals.
• Coach, develop, and inspire teaching teams to deliver exceptional instruction, strong social-emotional learning, and effective classroom culture and management.
• Analyze academic, cultural, and behavioral data across teaching teams, identifying trends and executing strategic action plans that leverage school leaders, teachers, and families to accelerate student growth.
• Model a culture of problem-solving, ownership, and unwavering commitment to student achievement, setting the tone for excellence within the school leadership team.
• Contribute as a key member of the school’s leadership team, shaping systems, routines, and structures that drive high-quality execution and long-term success.

How does Zeta invest in you?

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
• 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings
• Competitive compensation
• Relocation support to help eligible candidates make the move to New York City
• Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses
• Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription
• MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone
• Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and quality coffee
• Zeta swag, team outings, and some of NYC’s finest sweet treats
• Books and resources for professional development