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About the Role

Zeta is seeking a Middle School Principal to lead the next chapter of educational excellence, combining high academic achievement with social-emotional development. The role involves fostering a joyful, safe, and intellectually rigorous school culture, building strong relationships, and driving academic outcomes through data-driven leadership.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 or more years of experience teaching and leading teams to excellent student outcomes
• Fueled by a passion for their team’s success and continual improvement
• Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3+ years of experience teaching and leading teams

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $125,000 - $180,000
• Eligibility for up to a 10% performance bonus
• Additional stipends available for leaders managing testing grades

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
• Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses
• 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace
• Free Headspace subscription
• MacBook Air
• Specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone
• Fully stocked teacher workrooms with snacks and Nespresso machine
• Zeta swag, team outings, and sweet treats
• Books for professional development
• Clear pathway to professional growth
• Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates
• Community Circle practice
• Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $2,500 for eligible staff

About the Company

• Zeta pursues an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for students.
• The organization insists that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning.
• Zeta is passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond.
• Operates multiple elementary and middle schools across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens, with plans to open 1-2 new schools each year.
• Preparing to welcome its first-ever Zeta High School class of 9th graders in the 2026-27 school year.
• Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose.
• The team disrupts the status quo and tackles problems together, united by a commitment to a limitless future for every child.
• The Zeta team is comprised of top talent with incredible schooling and private sector experience.
• Values growth mindset, flexibility, openness to feedback, hunger, determination, humility, collaboration, high bar for excellence, and caring.

Equal Opportunity

• Equity is at the heart of our mission.
• Deep commitment to pursuing diversity and striving for equity.
• Zeta is an equal opportunity employer.
• Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.