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Principal in Residence

Zeta Charter SchoolsNew York City, NY
On-site Full-time $100K/yr - $135K/yr

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Key Responsibilities:Establish an engaging, safe, and academically challenging school culture that brings together leaders, educators, staff, students, and families around a common pursuit of excellence. Build authentic and trustworthy relationships with staff, students, and families, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes belonging and student achievement. Demonstrate and uphold the highest standards of instructional excellence, ensuring strong content knowledge, thoughtful planning, and high-quality execution across classrooms. Drive academic outcomes through a data-informed, results-driven approach, tracking progress across grade levels and subject areas to ensure all students reach ambitious targets. Coach, mentor, and motivate teaching teams to deliver outstanding instruction, enhance social-emotional learning, and cultivate effective classroom culture and management. Examine academic, cultural, and behavioral data across teaching teams, identifying trends and implementing strategic action plans that empower school leaders, educators, and families to accelerate student growth.

About the job

Ignite Your Passion for Education

Are you prepared to spearhead a new era of educational excellence? At Zeta, we are committed to achieving an extraordinary blend of high academic performance and social-emotional development for our students. Every child deserves a world-class education that inspires a lifelong love of learning. Our mission is to transform public education across New York City and beyond, and we uphold this mission with unwavering dedication.

Currently, we operate several elementary and middle schools throughout the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Queens, and we are on a growth trajectory—opening 1 to 2 new schools each year because every child in every community deserves access to excellent and equitable education. As part of our expansion, we are preparing to welcome our inaugural Zeta High School class of 9th graders in the 2026-27 school year, marking a significant milestone in our mission to provide a comprehensive PreK-12 education. Become a vital part of our team and be a catalyst for change in children’s lives.

Achieve Impactful Results

In pursuit of our vision, we seek Principals in Residence who possess a Bachelor’s degree and have 3 or more years of experience leading teams towards excellent student outcomes. Ideal candidates will be driven by a passion for their team's success and a commitment to continuous improvement.

About Zeta Charter Schools

Zeta Charter Schools is a forward-thinking educational organization dedicated to redefining the standards of public education in New York City. With a commitment to fostering high academic achievement alongside social-emotional development, Zeta operates multiple schools in diverse communities, ensuring every child has access to transformative educational experiences. As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate educators to join our mission of making a lasting impact in the lives of students.

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