Assistant Principal of Specialty

Assistant Principal of Specialty )

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.

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.

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 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

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.
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