Elementary School Principal (2027-2028)

Role at a glance

• Position: Elementary School Principal
• Start date: July 2027
• Location: Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens (fully on‑site in New York City)
• Work model: Fully on‑site
• Reports to: Network School Manager
• Salary range: $125,000 – $180,000 (determined by Zeta’s salary scale, experience, and internal equity)
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary, merit‑based performance bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Principal or senior school leader with full responsibility for high‑performing teams
• Minimum 3 years of classroom teaching experience
• Deep alignment with Zeta’s mission and belief in every student’s potential
• Proven track record of using data to drive measurable school‑wide academic outcomes, close instructional gaps, set goals, and adjust course
• Strong instructional expertise and a clear vision for excellence across classrooms, grade levels, and content areas
• Exceptional people leadership: developing teachers and leaders, building accountability, addressing underperformance directly and timely
• Ability to build a joyful and rigorous school culture that rallies staff, students, and families around an ambitious vision
• Strategic judgment and capacity 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

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 where every student is known, supported, challenged, and inspired to grow
• Foster authentic, trusting relationships with staff, students, and families to create 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 school‑wide academic outcomes through a data‑driven, results‑oriented approach: identify gaps, set goals, monitor progress, and adjust strategy to ensure every student meets ambitious goals
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing school leadership team that coaches teachers, manages performance, and drives strong academic, cultural, and operational outcomes
• Analyze academic, cultural, and behavioral data, 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
• Design and execute school‑wide systems, routines, and structures that enable consistently strong execution and long‑term success

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 for eligible candidates moving to New York City
• Monthly wellness and lifestyle stipend (gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts, etc.)
• Four live therapy sessions per month via Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription
• MacBook Air and monthly reimbursement for mobile phone use
• Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and quality coffee
• Zeta swag, team outings, and curated NYC treats
• Books and resources for professional development
• Clear pathways to professional growth with consistent feedback and support
• Community Circle practice, interactive mindfulness, and DEIJ programming

Pay

Salary range: $125,000 – $180,000, determined by Zeta’s applicable salary scale, relevant experience, and internal equity. Position is eligible for an annual discretionary, merit‑based performance bonus.