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About the Role
Zeta is seeking a Pre-K Head Teacher to build the foundation for lifelong learning by driving strong student growth while creating a joyful, nurturing classroom where every child is challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their highest potential.
Responsibilities
- Plan inquiry-based, rigorous lessons that focus on exploration and play.
- Build a classroom culture that fosters students’ genuine love for learning and creates a sense of community for our families.
- Master Zeta’s Pre-K academic content and social-emotional curriculum.
- Use data-driven approach and teaching resources to drive student achievement.
- Develop authentic, meaningful relationships with students and families to support students’ personal and academic growth.
- Collaborate with colleagues and participate in weekly professional development opportunities with leaders and colleagues to benefit from feedback that will help you grow as an educator.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree
- A valid initial or professional New York State teaching certification or license in Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2)
- At least 1 year of lead classroom teaching experience, ideally in Pre-K or early childhood education, with a demonstrated record of driving strong student growth
- Strong instructional skills and knowledge of early childhood development, including foundational literacy and mathematics
- A commitment to maintaining high academic and behavioral expectations while building a joyful, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom community
- A growth mindset and strong sense of ownership, with the ability to respond to feedback and do what it takes to help every student succeed
- Work authorization is required.
- Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Foundational literacy
- Foundational mathematics
- Instructional skills
- Early childhood development
Location
- Bronx
- Upper Manhattan
- Queens
- New York City
Work Type
- Fully on-site
Experience Level
- At least 1 year of lead classroom teaching experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- New York State teaching certification or license in Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2)
Salary/Compensations
- $71,500 - $112,500
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
- 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 use of a mobile phone
- Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and quality coffee
- Zeta swag, team outings, and 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.
- We are passionate about our mission of providing world-class education to all students
- 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.