Assistant Principal of Specialty (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 of Specialty who is an exceptional instructional and people leader with a deep passion for Specialty education and the ability to establish excellence across diverse disciplines, develop outstanding teachers, and create joyful, engaging programs that help every student thrive and realize their fullest potential.

The role at a glance

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Set and uphold an uncompromising bar for Specialty excellence, ensuring rigorous curriculum execution, purposeful planning, strong instruction, and student mastery.
• Lead exceptional Specialty events and student experiences.
• Coach, develop, and inspire Specialty teachers across diverse disciplines.
• Own Z Club and Z Team enrollment and quality.
• Use data to continuously strengthen Specialty programming.
• Model a culture of problem-solving, ownership, and unwavering commitment to student achievement.
• Contribute as a key member of the school’s leadership team.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 1 year of experience leading, coaching, and developing educators across multiple disciplines or program areas
• A minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience
• A clear vision for excellence in Specialty instruction, community-wide engagement, and classroom culture
• A passion for developing and strengthening Zeta’s Specialty programming
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Competitive compensation
• Relocation support
• 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
• Clear pathways to professional growth
• Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates