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About the Role

The Principal in Residence role is for experienced school leaders who are aspiring Principals and ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. As a Principal in Residence, you will take on increasing ownership of schoolwide priorities while receiving intensive coaching and support from your Principal and Network Leaders. Through this experience, you will deepen your instructional, people, and strategic leadership skills and develop the knowledge and capabilities needed to successfully lead an entire school and be on track for promotion to Principal.

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

A Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of 3 years of experience in the Assistant Principal role, leading instructional teams and using data to drive excellent student outcomes
A demonstrated track record of using data to drive achieving strong, measurable academic outcomes, close gaps, set goals, and adjust course when needed
Deep instructional expertise and a clear vision for strong understanding of what it takes to achieve excellence across classrooms, grade levels, and content areas
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
Exceptional people leadership, including developing strong teachers, building accountability, and addressing underperformance directly
The ability to think beyond your immediate team and take increasing ownership for schoolwide priorities and outcomes
A proven ability to develop people, build high-performing teams, and inspire others toward ambitious goals
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 genuine openness to feedback and continual growth
Work authorization is required.
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

Instructional leadership
People leadership
Data analysis
Strategic judgment
Communication
Problem-solving

Location

Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens

Work Type

Fully on-site in New York City

Experience Level

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Assistant Principal role

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

$105,000 - $135,000 starting salary

Benefits

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
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
Free Headspace subscription
MacBook Air
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

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.

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.