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About the Role

Zeta is seeking an Elementary School Principal to help build the next chapter of educational excellence by providing students with a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. This role is crucial in changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond.

Responsibilities

Set and execute an ambitious school-wide vision, establishing clear priorities and uniting leaders, teachers, staff, students, and families around a shared definition of excellence.
Build a joyful, safe, and intellectually rigorous school culture in which every student is known, supported, challenged, and inspired to grow.
Foster authentic and trusting relationships with staff, students, and families, creating a strong foundation for collaboration, belonging, and student success.
Define and uphold the highest standards of instructional excellence, ensuring strong content knowledge, purposeful planning, and high-quality implementation across classrooms, grade levels, and content areas.
Own schoolwide academic outcomes through a data-driven, results-oriented approach, identifying gaps, setting goals, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategy to ensure every student meets ambitious goals.
Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing school leadership team that effectively coaches teachers, manages performance, and drives strong academic, cultural, and operational outcomes.
Analyze academic, cultural, and behavioral data across the school, translating insights into strategic action plans with clear ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
Model a culture of problem-solving, ownership, and unwavering commitment to student achievement, setting the tone for excellence across the entire school community.
Lead the design and execution of schoolwide systems, routines, and structures that enable consistently strong execution and long-term success.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of 2 years of experience serving as a Principal or senior school leader, with ultimate responsibility for leading and developing high-performing teams
A minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience
Deep alignment with Zeta’s mission and an unwavering belief in every student’s potential
A proven track record of using data to drive strong, measurable school-wide academic outcomes, close instructional gaps, set goals, and adjust course when needed
Deep instructional expertise and a clear vision for excellence across classrooms, grade levels, and content areas
Exceptional people leadership, including developing strong teachers and leaders, building accountability, and addressing underperformance directly and timely
The ability to build both a joyful and rigorous school culture that rallies staff, students, and families around an ambitious vision
Strong, strategic judgment and the ability to navigate high-stakes challenges with clarity, composure, urgency, and follow-through
Clear, confident communication paired with humility, self-awareness, and a hunger for feedback and continual growth
Work authorization is required.
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

Data-driven decision making
Instructional expertise
People leadership
Strategic judgment
Communication
Humility
Self-awareness
Problem-solving
Ownership
Commitment to student achievement

Location

Bronx
Upper Manhattan
Queens

Work Type

Fully on-site in New York City

Experience Level

Minimum of 2 years of experience serving as a Principal or senior school leader
Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

$125,000 – $180,000

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 and additional stipends for leaders managing testing grades
Relocation support
Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses
Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace
Free Headspace subscription
MacBook Air
Specified monthly reimbursement for mobile phone use
Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and quality coffee
Books and resources for professional development

About the Company

At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development for our students.
We insist that every student receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning.
We are passionate about changing the landscape of public education in New York City and beyond, and we are uncompromising in our mission.
Zeta serves students across the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens and continues to grow our Pre-K through 12th grade network at an ambitious pace.
Zeta teammates are lifelong learners who live with child-like joy and a deep sense of purpose.
We disrupt the status quo, tackle problems together, and stand united by our commitment to a limitless future for every child.
We bring a mindset of growth, flexibility, and openness to feedback.
We are hungry and determined to not only meet our goals, but surpass them.
We are humble, willing to put the team’s needs ahead of our own, and committed to contributing to a collaborative work environment.
We have a high bar for excellence and sweat over the details.

Equal Opportunity

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