Assistant Principal of Specialty (2027-2028)
Zeta Charter Schools · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$105k–$122k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes "The role at a glance" with role, start date, location, work model, salary range, reports to, etc. Also "Who you are" (requirements/qualifications). "What you'll be doing" (responsibilities). "How does Zeta invest in you?" (benefits). Also "Join our purpose-driven community" maybe culture but could be omitted if not specific? It's more about values; could be considered part of About the role? But we should include only sections with real specific content.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Use for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide which sections to include based on content.
We have:
- About the role: could include role description, start date, location, work model, reports to, hiring timeline. That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: from "What you'll be doing" list.
- Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: from "Who you are" includes education, experience, vision, passion, etc. Could split into Requirements (education, experience) and Qualifications (vision, passion) and Skills (develop people, judgment, etc). But we can combine into one section if we want fewer sections. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (combining education, experience, qualifications, skills). Benefits: from "How does Zeta invest in you?" includes benefits, perks, etc. Pay: we have salary range. Schedule: we have work model (Fully on-site) but schedule not specified; we could omit Schedule if not specific. Pay: we have salary range, so include Pay section.
We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, scam warning, application instructions, navigation, cookie, etc. Also remove "Apply Now", "Equity is at the heart..." etc. Also remove "Work authorization is required." etc. Also remove "Join our purpose-driven community" maybe but it's not boilerplate; it's culture description. Could be part of About the role? Might be considered fluff but it's substantive about mission. However we already have About the role covering role details; we could include a short paragraph about mission under About the role. But we must not invent or summarize away detail. We can keep it as part of About the role.
We need to preserve all substantive information; not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting that are not boilerplate.
Let's extract substantive content:
From "Follow your passion Are you ready to help build the next chapter of educational excellence? 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. This year alone, we opened our first high school, added another elementary school in Queens, and launched two additional middle schools in the Bronx. And we are not slowing down. We have big plans to continue growing each year so that more children have access to an excellent education. Joining Zeta means joining a team that is actively building the next generation of our school network and serving as a change agent for children."
That's about the organization; could be part of About the role.
"The role at a glance Role: Assistant Principal of Specialty Start date: Early July 2027 Location: Bronx or Upper Manhattan Work model: Fully on-site in New York City Salary range: $105,000 - $122,000 starting salary Reports to: Principal We hire for this role at different points throughout the year as positions become available, and onboard on a rolling basis. If your experience aligns with what we are looking for, our team may reach out to explore a current or upcoming opportunity and whether the timing is right for both you and Zeta. Compensation is determined according to Zeta's applicable salary scale, which factors in relevant experience and internal equity."
That's role details.
"Who you are We are searching for an Assistant Principal of Specialty who is an exceptional instructional and people leader with a deep passion for Specialty education and the ability to establish excellence across diverse disciplines, develop outstanding teachers, and create joyful, engaging programs that help every student thrive and realize their fullest potential. You bring: A Bachelor's degree A minimum of 1 year of experience leading, coaching, and developing educators across multiple disciplines or program areas (including but not limited to Music, Chess, Soccer, Taekwondo, Art, Dance, Theater, and Basketball) A minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience A clear vision for excellence in Specialty instruction, community-wide engagement, and classroom culture, with the ability to recognize and coach toward excellence in disciplines outside your own content expertise A passion for developing and strengthening Zeta's Specialty programming, while expanding students' access to enriching opportunities across NYC that deepen their interests and talents A proven ability to develop people, build high-performing teams, and inspire others toward ambitious goals Strong judgment and the ability to navigate complex challenges with clarity, urgency, and solutions-oriented thinking in partnership with your Principal High expectations for yourself and others, paired with deep ownership of your team's growth and students' success"
That's qualifications/requirements/skills.
"What you'll be doing In the Assistant Principal of Specialty role, you will: 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. Establish and uphold a shared vision for excellence across Specialty programs, ensuring purposeful planning, strong content knowledge, engaging instruction, and high-quality implementation across disciplines. Lead Specialty outcomes using a data-driven, results-oriented approach, monitoring student learning, skill development, engagement, and classroom culture to ensure every student meets ambitious goals. Coach, develop, and inspire Specialty teachers across diverse disciplines to deliver exceptional instruction, meaningful social-emotional learning, and strong classroom culture and management. Analyze instructional, cultural, and behavioral data across Specialty programs, identifying trends and executing strategic action plans that accelerate student growth and strengthen program quality. Model a culture of problem-solving, ownership, and unwavering commitment to student growth, setting the tone for excellence across the Specialty 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."
That's responsibilities.
"Join our purpose-driven community 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. At Zeta: 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"
That's culture/values; could be part of About the role or separate section like "About Zeta". But we only have allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could put culture under About the role as it's about the organization.
"How does Zeta invest in you? We offer great 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 Competitive compensation Relocation support to help eligible candidates make the move to New York City We provide awesome perks Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses – from gym memberships to salon appointments, concerts, and more Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and quality coffee to keep you fueled throughout the day Zeta swag, team outings, and some of NYC's finest sweet treats handpicked from our CEO Books and resources for professional development We care deeply about your personal and professional growth Clear pathways to professional growth Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming"
That's benefits/perks.
We also have "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. Work authorization is required. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States." That's boilerplate EEO etc; remove.
Also "Apply Now" remove.
Thus we need to output HTML with sections:
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for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide which sections to include based on content.
We have:
- About the role: could include role description, start date, location, work model, reports to, hiring timeline. That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: from "What you'll be doing" list.
- Requirements/Qualifications/Skills: from "Who you are" includes education, experience, vision, passion, etc. Could split into Requirements (education, experience) and Qualifications (vision, passion) and Skills (develop people, judgment, etc). But we can combine into one section if we want fewer sections. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could have About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (combining education, experience, qualifications, skills). Benefits: from "How does Zeta invest in you?" includes benefits, perks, etc. Pay: we have salary range. Schedule: we have work model (Fully on-site) but schedule not specified; we could omit Schedule if not specific. Pay: we have salary range, so include Pay section.
We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, scam warning, application instructions, navigation, cookie, etc. Also remove "Apply Now", "Equity is at the heart..." etc. Also remove "Work authorization is required." etc. Also remove "Join our purpose-driven community" maybe but it's not boilerplate; it's culture description. Could be part of About the role? Might be considered fluff but it's substantive about mission. However we already have About the role covering role details; we could include a short paragraph about mission under About the role. But we must not invent or summarize away detail. We can keep it as part of About the role.
We need to preserve all substantive information; not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting that are not boilerplate.
Let's extract substantive content:
From "Follow your passion Are you ready to help build the next chapter of educational excellence? 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. This year alone, we opened our first high school, added another elementary school in Queens, and launched two additional middle schools in the Bronx. And we are not slowing down. We have big plans to continue growing each year so that more children have access to an excellent education. Joining Zeta means joining a team that is actively building the next generation of our school network and serving as a change agent for children."
That's about the organization; could be part of About the role.
"The role at a glance Role: Assistant Principal of Specialty Start date: Early July 2027 Location: Bronx or Upper Manhattan Work model: Fully on-site in New York City Salary range: $105,000 - $122,000 starting salary Reports to: Principal We hire for this role at different points throughout the year as positions become available, and onboard on a rolling basis. If your experience aligns with what we are looking for, our team may reach out to explore a current or upcoming opportunity and whether the timing is right for both you and Zeta. Compensation is determined according to Zeta's applicable salary scale, which factors in relevant experience and internal equity."
That's role details.
"Who you are We are searching for an Assistant Principal of Specialty who is an exceptional instructional and people leader with a deep passion for Specialty education and the ability to establish excellence across diverse disciplines, develop outstanding teachers, and create joyful, engaging programs that help every student thrive and realize their fullest potential. You bring: A Bachelor's degree A minimum of 1 year of experience leading, coaching, and developing educators across multiple disciplines or program areas (including but not limited to Music, Chess, Soccer, Taekwondo, Art, Dance, Theater, and Basketball) A minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience A clear vision for excellence in Specialty instruction, community-wide engagement, and classroom culture, with the ability to recognize and coach toward excellence in disciplines outside your own content expertise A passion for developing and strengthening Zeta's Specialty programming, while expanding students' access to enriching opportunities across NYC that deepen their interests and talents A proven ability to develop people, build high-performing teams, and inspire others toward ambitious goals Strong judgment and the ability to navigate complex challenges with clarity, urgency, and solutions-oriented thinking in partnership with your Principal High expectations for yourself and others, paired with deep ownership of your team's growth and students' success"
That's qualifications/requirements/skills.
"What you'll be doing In the Assistant Principal of Specialty role, you will: 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. Establish and uphold a shared vision for excellence across Specialty programs, ensuring purposeful planning, strong content knowledge, engaging instruction, and high-quality implementation across disciplines. Lead Specialty outcomes using a data-driven, results-oriented approach, monitoring student learning, skill development, engagement, and classroom culture to ensure every student meets ambitious goals. Coach, develop, and inspire Specialty teachers across diverse disciplines to deliver exceptional instruction, meaningful social-emotional learning, and strong classroom culture and management. Analyze instructional, cultural, and behavioral data across Specialty programs, identifying trends and executing strategic action plans that accelerate student growth and strengthen program quality. Model a culture of problem-solving, ownership, and unwavering commitment to student growth, setting the tone for excellence across the Specialty 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."
That's responsibilities.
"Join our purpose-driven community 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. At Zeta: 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"
That's culture/values; could be part of About the role or separate section like "About Zeta". But we only have allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could put culture under About the role as it's about the organization.
"How does Zeta invest in you? We offer great 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 Competitive compensation Relocation support to help eligible candidates make the move to New York City We provide awesome perks Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses – from gym memberships to salon appointments, concerts, and more Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and quality coffee to keep you fueled throughout the day Zeta swag, team outings, and some of NYC's finest sweet treats handpicked from our CEO Books and resources for professional development We care deeply about your personal and professional growth Clear pathways to professional growth Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming"
That's benefits/perks.
We also have "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. Work authorization is required. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States." That's boilerplate EEO etc; remove.
Also "Apply Now" remove.
Thus we need to output HTML with sections:
- About the role
containing paragraphs about Zeta mission, role details (role, start date, location, work model, reports to, hiring timeline, compensation determination). Could also include the paragraph about joining Zeta meaning joining team building network.
- Responsibilities
with - each responsibility.
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Requirements
(or maybe Requirements and Qualifications combined). We'll include education, experience, vision, passion, ability to develop people, judgment, expectations. Could be a - .
-
Benefits
with - each benefit/perk.
-
Pay
with salary range.
We should not include Schedule because not specified.
We must not repeat job title as heading; we didn't.
We must not include placeholder text.
We must preserve all substantive information; ensure we didn't omit any.
Let's list all substantive details to include:
About Zeta mission:
- "Follow your passion Are you ready to help build the next chapter of educational excellence? 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. This year alone, we opened our first high school, added another elementary school in Queens, and launched two additional middle schools in the Bronx. And we are not slowing down. We have big plans to continue growing each year so that more children have access to an excellent education. Joining Zeta means joining a team that is actively building the next generation of our school network and serving as a change agent for children."
That's a lot; we can keep as paragraphs.
Role at a glance details:
- Role: Assistant Principal of Specialty (but we shouldn't repeat as heading; we can mention in paragraph)
- Start date: Early July 2027
- Location: Bronx or Upper Manhattan
- Work model: Fully on-site in New York City
- Salary range: $105,000 - $122,000 starting salary
- Reports to: Principal
- Hiring: We hire for this role at different points throughout the year as positions become available, and onboard on a rolling basis. If your experience aligns with what we are looking for, our team may reach out to explore a current or upcoming opportunity and whether the timing is right for both you and Zeta.
- Compensation determination: Compensation is determined according to Zeta's applicable salary scale, which factors in relevant
Requirements
(or maybe Requirements and Qualifications combined). We'll include education, experience, vision, passion, ability to develop people, judgment, expectations. Could be a- .
-
Benefits
with- each benefit/perk.
-
Pay
withsalary range. We should not include Schedule because not specified. We must not repeat job title as heading; we didn't. We must not include placeholder text. We must preserve all substantive information; ensure we didn't omit any. Let's list all substantive details to include: About Zeta mission: - "Follow your passion Are you ready to help build the next chapter of educational excellence? 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. This year alone, we opened our first high school, added another elementary school in Queens, and launched two additional middle schools in the Bronx. And we are not slowing down. We have big plans to continue growing each year so that more children have access to an excellent education. Joining Zeta means joining a team that is actively building the next generation of our school network and serving as a change agent for children." That's a lot; we can keep as paragraphs. Role at a glance details: - Role: Assistant Principal of Specialty (but we shouldn't repeat as heading; we can mention in paragraph) - Start date: Early July 2027 - Location: Bronx or Upper Manhattan - Work model: Fully on-site in New York City - Salary range: $105,000 - $122,000 starting salary - Reports to: Principal - Hiring: We hire for this role at different points throughout the year as positions become available, and onboard on a rolling basis. If your experience aligns with what we are looking for, our team may reach out to explore a current or upcoming opportunity and whether the timing is right for both you and Zeta. - Compensation determination: Compensation is determined according to Zeta's applicable salary scale, which factors in relevant
- each benefit/perk.
-